Washington’s wine industry is part of a nationwide coalition addressing the research funding crisis, but it isn’t waiting for the national effort to fill its own research gaps. An industry task force has developed a strategic plan for research, including goals, priorities, and plan of action. The Washington Association of Wine Grape Growers assembled the task force two years ago. The process began with more than 50 growers and wine producers attending meetings. A formal report is being –prepared, but an executive summary will be presented during the –association’s annual meeting this month. The task force’s goal of tripling the […]