The North Carolina Muscadine Grape Association, Inc. (NCMGA) was established as the North Carolina Grape Growers Association in 1973, changing its name to the North Carolina Muscadine Grape Association in 2007. Now, more than 45 years after its establishment, its purposes remain the same:
- To promote research for the purpose of discovering and developing better, or new varieties, methods of production, packing, handling, storing, processing, marketing, and disease control.
- To promote through advertising, service work, merchandising, tours, and other means the consumption of grapes and grape products and the use by producers of better nursery stock.
- To promote efficient production, packing, handling, storing, processing and marketing of grapes and grape products
- To secure and distribute to its members information and trends relative to the operation and management of the grape business.
Today, the North Carolina Muscadine Grape Association is proud to represent the state’s growers, wineries, processors, marketers, and suppliers to the industry. While most members are in North Carolina, the Association also has members from other states. The Association also welcomes muscadine enthusiasts and gardeners to become members.
NCMGA is a non-profit, tax-exempt membership association. It has a Board of Directors elected by the members and one staff person, its Executive Secretary. Representatives from the NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services, NC State University, and NC Farm Bureau serve as advisers to the board.
NCMGA hosts an annual conference/trade show, organizes field days and farm tours, and publishes a newsletter for its members. It promotes and supports muscadines through this website, social media and more. We invite you to become a member! Learn more here.
Current Board of Directors
Mark Friszolowski, President – Childress Vineyards, Lexington, NC
Alan Staton, Treasurer – Cabin Creek Vineyard, Zirconia, NC
Martin Crompton – Union Grove Farms, Chapel Hill, NC
Bob Hinnant – Hinnant Family vineyards, Pine Level, NC
Joseph Howell – Howell Family Vineyard, Lumberton, NC
Daryl Locklear – Charlie T. Locklear Vineyard and Winery, Maxton NC
Philip Nordan – Treehouse Vineyards, Monroe, NC
Titus Pollard- The Pollard Vintages, Garner NC
Chuck Johnson- Windsor Run Cellars, Hamptonville NC
NCMGA Office and Executive Secretary: Darlene Granson, ncmgasec@gmail.com, 910-578-2715, 6495 Phillipi Church Rd, Raeford, NC 28376
