What does IWA mean in ASSOCIATIONS

IWA stands for Independent Winegrowers Association. It is a non-profit organization that promotes the interests of independent wine growers.

IWA represents the largest and most diverse group of independent wineries in the United States, representing a population of more than 1 million wine growers.

IWA works to protect and promote the rights and interests of independent wineries by advocating for better working conditions and equitable access to markets. The organization also educates new and existing producers on best practices in land management, sustainable viticulture, marketing, production methods, sales strategies, and other industry topics.

Yes, members receive various discounts on events, services, equipment rentals and publications; access to viticultural consortia; industry education programs; specialist technical advice; representation at regional meetings; discounts with various organizations such as insurance providers and freight companies; consumer research data; communication opportunities such as press releases; branding resources such as logos/website design/social media content creation support; and business development/insight resources.

There are several ways to become involved with IWA including becoming an individual member or signing up for one of the partnership packages offered by the association. There are different levels available depending on your budget or needs so it's important to review them before making a decision about whether to join or not.