Assembly Committee Statement to Assembly Resolution No. 192 (New Jersey, June 12, 2025)

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Assembly Commerce, Economic Development and Agriculture Committee Statement to Assembly Resolution No. 192, State of New Jersey, dated June 12, 2025. The committee reports favorably Assembly Resolution No. 192, which urges the Department of Agriculture to assist the New Jersey wine and grape industry in increasing the production and use of local grapes and fruits in the vinification of State wines. The statement says there are over 60 wineries in the State and that the industry generates over $30 million in revenue annually. It says grape production is not keeping pace with increased demand for wine.

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ASSEMBLY COMMERCE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND
           AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE

                          STATEMENT TO

         ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION No. 192

       STATE OF NEW JERSEY
                            DATED: JUNE 12, 2025

          The Assembly Commerce, Economic Development and
      Agriculture Committee reports favorably Assembly Resolution No.
      192.
          This resolution urges the Department of Agriculture to assist the
      New Jersey wine and grape industry in increasing the production
      and use of local grapes and fruits in the vinification of State wines.
         For over 150 years, the New Jersey wine industry has generated
      high-quality wines, which have gained national and international
      acclaim. Currently, there are over 60 wineries in the State in the
      four designated American Viticultural Areas: Cape May Peninsula,
      Warren Hills AVA, Central Delaware Valley AVA, and the Outer
      Coastal Plain AVA. Annually, the wine and grape industry in New
      Jersey generates over $30 million in revenue. Wineries in the State
      contribute to the diversification of New Jersey’s agricultural sector,
      offering agro-tourism opportunities while providing a value-added
      product.
         The Department of Agriculture already administers a promotion
      and research fund for the wine and grape industry, which is
      supported by per gallon assessments collected by the New Jersey
      Wine Industry Advisory Council. This council prints educational
      materials, conducts publicity programs, funds promotional festivals
      and conducts varietal and production-oriented research with these
      funds.     The department has also initiated a “Secretary Select”
      effort, to celebrate wines produced in the State. Thanks to these
      efforts to promote the New Jersey wine and grape industry, the
      State’s wine industry ranks in the Top 10 in the nation in
      production.
         Despite the expansion of grape generation in New Jersey, grape
      production is not keeping pace with increased demand for wine.
      Wineries often face significant challenges due to pests, disease,
      weather or other issues. With flexibility in the amounts and types
      of crops grown on the farms that are used in their wines, wineries
      could continue to generate the quality, locally-sourced wine
      products demanded by the State market. Therefore, it is imperative
      that New Jersey wineries and grape producers receive continued
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and reinforced support from the Department of Agriculture in order
to meet consumer demands and maintain the vitality of the State
viticultural sector.


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