Today I ran across an association I had not heard of. It's the American Association of Wine Economists.Yes, that's right wine economists,. The association focuses on economic research and analysis and publishes a journal.
Since I'm already on the subject of wines, here are some other associations that are wine-specific.
The Wine Institute-This association represents California wineries and is a springboard for advocacy, industry reports, and facts about wine.
WineAmerica-the National Association of American Wineries.This is an advocacy organization that supports members through political action and research.
AVERN (American Viticulture and Enology Research Network)-this organization is made up of university and industry researchers. Their goal is to put the US on the cutting edge of viticulture through research and technology. However, they have no funding so I'm not sure how that works. By the way, enology refers to the art of wine making and viticulture means the cultivation of grapes and grapevines.
Fermenters International Trade Association.-Yes, that's right, fermenters. This groups goes beyond wine to include home brewing. They aim to promote the "frementation trades" that include home brewing and home wine making. The site provides tips for those wanting to open a business in the "fermentation trades".
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