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FOXX GETS MILLION FOR ASU WINE CENTER
Washington, DC,
November 11, 2005
United States Rep. Virginia Foxx (N.C.-5) is pleased to announce that the House of Representatives has approved funds for the Appalachian Enology & Viticulture Services Center at Appalachian State University. She was able to secure $
Jefferson Post United States Rep. Virginia Foxx (N.C.-5) is pleased to announce that the House of Representatives has approved funds for the Appalachian Enology & Viticulture Services Center at Appalachian State University. She was able to secure $1 million for the project in the FY06 Science, Departments of State, Justice, Commerce and Related Agencies Appropriations Conference report that passed the House yesterday. The legislation will now go to the Senate, where passage is expected later today. “I am delighted to support ASU in their efforts to expand the wine industry in North Carolina,” said Rep. Foxx. “As a strong supporter of viticulture, I understand that vineyards and wineries create many jobs and attract tourist dollars to our rural communities. Currently, there are 350 vineyards and 42 wineries in North Carolina, which is over double the amount in 1999. The Yadkin Valley is North Carolina’s first federally recognized American Viticultural Area. Located in the northwestern part of the state, it includes all of Surry, Wilkes and Yadkin counties, as well as portions of Stokes, Davie and Forsyth counties. There are currently 14 wineries and more than 400 acres devoted to vineyards in the Yadkin Valley. |