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Full Membership shall be limited to any person, firm, partnership, corporation, sole proprietorship business organization, or other entity which is engaged in growing grapes for commercial use (one acre or more). 
Associate Membership shall be limited to other persons, firms, partnerships, corporations, sole proprietorships, business organizations, government organizations, or other entities not meeting the criteria for full membership, and conducting business or education related to and having a primary purpose of grape growing.
 Allied Industry Membership shall be all other persons, firms, partnerships, corporations, sole proprietorships, business organizations, or other entities not meeting the criteria for full or associate membership but offer goods and services to the grape growing or grape processing industries.

Arkansas Quality Wine (AQW) program Wine competition

The AQW wine competition for commercial wines produced in Arkansas made from 90% Arkansas-grown grapes will be held each year. Not only will the appearance, aroma and tastes of the wines be evaluated by expert wine judges, but the wines will also have to meet composition standards and mandated regulations.

Grapes of Arkansas Workshop and Field Day

The AAGG is sponsoring a Grapes of Arkansas Workshop and Field Day on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 from 2:00-7:00 pm at the University of Arkansas Fruit Research Station (1749 State Highway 818, Clarksville, AR 72830).  Registration is required, and the deadline to register is September 10, 2019.   Workshop includes dinner and is $30/person for nonmembers and $20/person for AAGG members/UA employees and students.

2022 AAGG Annual Conference

The 2022 AAGG Conference, Trade Show and Experience a Taste of Arkansas Quality Wines is November 10, 2022 in Springdale, AR at Sassafras Springs Vineyard and Winery (6461 East Guy Terry Road, Springdale, AR 72764). Registration is $50/person for AAGG members/University of Arkansas employees or students and $100/person for nonmembers and includes lunch and the wine tasting. Vendors can exhibit at the conference for $200.

Conference Sponsorships

Individuals and companies can sponsor conference events.  Sponsors will be recognized in the conference program and during the conference.

Scholarship Fund Sponsorships

Individuals and companies can donate to the AAGG scholarship fund to provide AAGG annual scholarships to University undergraduate and graduate students majoring in topics related to grape and wine production.