Benefits

The Central Coast Vineyard Team (CCVT) is a non-profit collaboration of progressive agriculture and natural resource professionals with a shared dedication to sustainable winegrowing. Together, we advocate an integrated approach to farming that balances the unique circumstances at each vineyard with the environment as a whole. Our work engages a broad audience of agencies, consumers, and industry professionals including over 80,000 acres spanning six counties on the Central Coast; we are proud to be one of the largest regional associations in California.

In 2011 with the ongoing support of our members, CCVT celebrated several successes:

Represented the vineyard industry in the Regional Water Quality Control Board Ag Order Renewal process
Represented the vineyard industry in San Luis Obispo County Groundwater Issues
Enjoyed over 20M impressions for our CCVT Programs
Continued core industry education programs by attracting over 1,000 people to our workshops, tailgates, and Sustainable Ag Expo
Led a successful agency tour with more than 50 local, state, and federal decision makers
Continued growth of the Sustainability in Practice (SIP) Certification program
Grew press and consumer awareness through tours, trade tastings, consumer events, social media, and blogger outreach

As we build on these successes in 2012, we invite you to join CCVT and connect yourself with a non-profit recognized on the state and national level as being an innovator of sustainability. Members receive a multitude of unique educational and promotional benefits for grower, winery, and associate members outlined below:

2012 CCVT Member Benefits*	Grower	Winery	Associate
Complimentary Admission to Vineyard Tailgate Meetings	x	x	x
Complimentary Admission to Winery/Hospitality Training	x	x	x
Winery Listing and Link on “Drink Member Wines” Page		x
Company Listing and Link on Member Page	x	x	x
Significantly Discounted SIP Certification Application Fees	x	x
Complimentary Processing of Farm Plan/Self-Assessment	x
Complimentary Continuing Education Documentation Reports	x	x
Invitation to Post Company Events on CCVT Web Calendar			x
Discounted Attendee and Vendor Admission to Sustainable Ag Expo	x	x	x
Exclusive Invitation to Member Appreciation Event	x	x	x
Exclusive Invitation to Pour at Earth Day Food & Wine Festival		x
Discounted Tickets and Vendor Fees for Earth Day Food and Wine Festival	x	x	x
Invitation to Display CCVT Member Sign	x	x	x
Membership Directory (300 members statewide)			x

We hope your interests align with ours and thank you in advance for your consideration.

Kris Beal, Executive Director