The CGCN-RCCV is beginning to play a lead role in the effort to limit the spread of various grapevine viruses by laying the groundwork for the production of certified virus-free propagating material, that will enable the industry to start replacing infected plants with healthy, virus tested and certified vines from Canadian sources.
I strongly believe that research plays an important role in supporting industry to adapt to ever-changing environments, from consumer preferences to climate change to growing need for sustainable production methods and ever-changing pest and disease complexes.
The Canadian Grapevine Certification Network's Board of Directors is composed of members from four of Canada established provincial grape growing organizations.
Meet the Board
Current voting members of the CGCN Board of Directors are:
British Columbia Wine Grape Council
Hans Buchler, Chair
Mike Watson, Director
Grape Growers Association of Nova Scotia
Scott Savoy, Secretary
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Grape Growers of Ontario
Matthias Oppenlaender, Treasurer
Albrecht Seeger, Director
Conseil des vins du Québec
Mélanie Gore, Vice-Chair
Louis Thomas, Director
CGCN Board Meetings
The CGCN Board of Directors holds meetings on the last Tuesday of each month to discuss relevant issues and other board-related services. If you wish to bring something to the attention of our Board of Directors, please get in touch.