“ Verification plays a key role in establishing trust between growers, wineries, consumers, and others across the supply chain. “ ...the state's MAEAP program could easily evolve beyond viticulture to include winery sustainability practices. “ …this will help our industry respond to DEQ’s interest in wastewater and future changes in regulatory or market demand. — LEE LUTES Black Star Farms — ROBIN USBORNE East of Eden Vineyards — JEFF LEMON Lemon Creek Winery 63 % Michigan wineries and growers agree, it is VERY Important or IMPORTANT to develop a sustainable wine program. P r o m otin g Ste w ard s h i p P r o te c tin g th e E n viro n m e n t CONSUMER / RETAIL / TRADE The Demand Next steps? It matters when selecting wine Bottle seals help inform & educate 37 % 81 % NOTE: Survey credit to Berghoef, N., & Dodds, R. (International Journal of Wine 2011), Wine Institute, PE International (2013), Natural Marketing Institute (2012). PARTNERSHIPS Industry Associations, Government, University, Non-Proﬁts & Foundations FUNDING Express support for an industry funded approach ENGAGE Attend industry meetings, ask questions & review 5LE’s recommendations BE PART OF THE SOLUTION The Michigan Grape and Wine Industry Council (MGWIC) was awarded a USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant to conduct the Michigan Sustainable Wine Feasibility Study. Hired by the MGWIC, 5 Lakes Energy will release a full report detailing survey results, comparative research, a literature review of market research, and a summary of energy audits results and opportunities. Contact Liesl Clark at [email protected] or Linda Jones at [email protected] with any questions. 5 Lakes Energy LLC © 2015. All Rights Reserved. Now is the time for change. We can be leaders in sustainability. P E O P L E P L A N E T P R O F I T MEET DEMAND Meet increasing demand from consumers, retail & restaurants for transparent sustainability standards $ REDUCE COSTS Implementing best practices can reduce energy, water, & operational costs & engage the workforce HELP THE EARTH Drive innovative research & best practices to protect Michigan's agriculture & watersheds for future generations Michigan Sustainable Winegrowers

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Page 1: Michigan Sustainable Winegrowers - 5LakesEnergy · 2015-11-02 · Farms — ROBIN USBORNE Eden Vineyards — JEFF LEMON Lemon Creek ... The Michigan Grape and Wine Industry Council

“ Verification plays a key role in establishing trust between growers, wineries, consumers, and others across the supply chain.

“ ...the state's MAEAP program could easily evolve beyond viticulture to include winery sustainability practices.

“ …this will help our industry respond to DEQ’s interest in wastewater and future changes in regulatory or market demand.

— LEE LUTES Black Star Farms

— ROBIN USBORNE East of Eden Vineyards

— JEFF LEMON Lemon Creek Winery

63%

Michigan wineries and growers agree, it is

VERY Important or IMPORTANTto develop a sustainable wine program.

Promoting Stewardship

Protecting the Environment

CONSUMER / RETAIL / TRADE The Demand

Next steps?

It matters when selecting wine

Bottle seals help inform & educate

37%

81%

NOTE: Survey credit to Berghoef, N., & Dodds, R. (International Journal of Wine 2011), Wine Institute, PE International (2013), Natural Marketing Institute (2012).

PARTNERSHIPSIndustry

Associations, Government,

University, Non-Profits &Foundations

FUNDINGExpress support

for an industry funded

approach

ENGAGEAttend industry meetings, ask questions & review 5LE’s

recommendations

BE PART OF THE SOLUTION

The Michigan Grape and Wine Industry Council (MGWIC) was awarded a USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant to conduct the Michigan Sustainable Wine Feasibility Study. Hired by the MGWIC, 5 Lakes Energy will release a full report detailing survey results, comparative research, a literature review of market research, and a summary of energy audits results and opportunities. Contact Liesl Clark at [email protected] or Linda Jones at [email protected] with any questions.

Now is the time for change. We can be leaders in sustainability.

PEOPLE

PLANET PROFIT

MEET DEMANDMeet increasingdemand from

consumers, retail &

restaurantsfor transparentsustainability

standards

REDUCE COSTSImplementing best practices

can reduce energy, water, & operational

costs &engage the workforce

HELP THE EARTHDrive innovativeresearch & best

practices to protect Michigan's