Bill > HR309

This resolution designates October 2025 and October 2026 as "Wine, Wineries and Grapes Month" in Pennsylvania, highlighting the state's significant wine industry and grape production. The resolution emphasizes Pennsylvania's impressive wine sector, noting that the state ranks seventh nationally in the number of wineries and fourth in wine production, with over 300 wineries generating a 1.5-billion-dollar economic impact. The document celebrates the state's wine industry heritage, mentioning that the nation's first commercial grapevine nursery was located in Montgomery County and that Pennsylvania wineries have won over 100 awards in national and international competitions since 2010. The resolution encourages residents to recognize the grape and wine industries' contributions to the state's history, economy, and quality of life, and invites Pennsylvanians to participate in harvest events, enjoy local wine and grape products, and gain awareness of the state's wineries while promoting responsible consumption.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2025&sind=0&body=H&type=R&bn=309