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Popularity of grassroots grant sees 128% increase year on year in sustainable grape and wine certification in McLaren Vale
July 13th, 2021
Image: Rachel Williams, Grower Engagement Officer MVGWTA, Janet Klein, Board Member Landscapes SA Hills and Fleurieu, Richard Leask, Leask Agri, and Jennifer Lynch, General Manager MVGWTA. Credit: MVGWTA
Over the past six months, a massive 850 hectares of additional vineyard area in McLaren Vale has been independently audited and certified in Australia’s national sustainability program for growers and producers, Sustainable Winegrowing Australia (SWA).
As a successful Landscapes SA Hills and Fleurieu Grassroots Grant program recipient, funding received by the McLaren Vale Grape Wine & Tourism Association (MVGWTA) enabled the delivery of subsidised training and certification of McLaren Vale winegrape growers to the national sustainability program. ....

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