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Nurture Wine and Grape Industry
- April 12th, 2010
North Carolina ranks #10 in both grape production and wine production.
North Carolina has more than doubled the amount of land used to grow grapes to 1,300 acres since 2000, enabling the state to become the 10th largest producer of both grapes and wine in the United States.
North Carolina is home to 400+ vineyards and more than 80 wineries in 30+ counties. The number of wineries in the state has grown tremendously this decade, quadrupling from 21 in 2000 to 84 wineries today. A report released in January 2007 by our department indicates that statewide, the wine and grape industries account for more than 5,700 jobs with an associated payroll north of $159 million.
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