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Illinois Reduces Funding for Wine Industry

Illinois Reduces Funding for Wine Industry

The beleaguered State of Illinois recently cut $142,500 in funding for the state’s wine industry, according to Illinois Grape Growers and Vintners Association (IGGVA) president Bruce Morgenstern.  The lost State Department of Agriculture funding...

Illinois Wine Census Starts When 2012 Ball Drops

Illinois Wine Census Starts When 2012 Ball Drops

The  Illinois Grape Growers and Vintners Association (IGGVA) has won a USDA grant to conduct a census of the state’s vineyards and wineries according to Megan Pressnall, the IGGVA’s Director of External Relations.  The...