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WHEREAS,听wines from听New Jersey鈥檚 approximately 40 wineries are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and the results are showing in their award-winning products; and
WHEREAS, the state鈥檚 wine industry has received countless awards locally, nationally and internationally, and New Jersey鈥檚 $30 million dollar per year wine industry adds an important diversification to New Jersey鈥檚 agricultural sector, offering agritourism opportunities while providing a value-added product; and
WHEREAS,听grape production continues to expand in New Jersey, but it is not keeping pace with increased wine production, as New Jersey鈥檚 wine industry ranks seventh in the nation in production; and
WHEREAS, the New Jersey Department of Agriculture administers a promotion and research fund for the wine and grape industry supported by per-gallon assessments collected by the New Jersey Wine Industry Advisory Council, and the Council prints promotional materials, conducts publicity programs, funds promotional festivals and conducts varietal and production oriented research with these funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the delegates to he 97^th State Agricultural Convention, assembled in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on January 18-19, 2012,听do hereby urge the Department continue taking steps to help the wine and grape industry increase grape production in an effort to increase the local agricultural input of New Jersey鈥檚 wine industry; promote the use of locally produced fruits in the making of New Jersey wines; encourage support for new production research to increase the state鈥檚 grape production and expand the locally grown content of New Jersey wines.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that to increase demand, support the industry鈥檚 efforts to highlight the 鈥淛ersey Wines from Jersey Vines鈥� brand and promote products from New Jersey鈥檚 American Viticulture Areas -- the 鈥淥uter Coastal Plain,鈥� 鈥淲arren Hills,鈥� and 鈥淐entral Delaware Valley鈥� -- the Department continue taking steps to increase the sales, both retail and wholesale, of New Jersey wines.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Department support an interdisciplinary program of research and education, spearheaded by industry and academics, and having the following goals: identify key areas where research is needed to address industry problems; develop educational programs that enhance, develop and sustain the industry; and analyze fundamental production, marketing, economic and societal issues that could enhance the global competitiveness of New Jersey wines.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we express the agricultural community鈥檚 gratitude for the recent passing by the Legislature and signing by the Governor, of legislation that enables New Jersey wineries to expand sales through direct shipping and other marketing outlets.听听听听