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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
PD/GWSS Referendum
The PD/GWSS assessment supports research, outreach programs, and other activities addressing Pierce’s disease, its vectors, and other serious grape pests and diseases. Every five years, a referendum is conducted to determine whether growers support continuing the assessment.
To facilitate the referendum, CDFA must compile an accurate list of growers who paid the assessment on grapes crushed during the 2024 season (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025). Wineries and winegrape processors play a key role by submitting grower information.
What Information is Required?
It is being asked that the following information is reported:
- Operation name, first and last name
- Employer Identification Number (EIN) (optional but recommended)
- Mailing address and telephone number
- Connected purchases or assessment paid for each grower
Why Are EINs and Other Details Needed?
The grower information will be used exclusively for the PD/GWSS referendum. EINs help identify duplicate entities when growers sell grapes to multiple wineries, ensuring accurate representation and one ballot per entity. Addresses are mandatory to facilitate ballot mailing.
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