Specifications include, but are not limited to: A. Communication and Outreach 1. Communication between industry and suppliers on topics and presenters for industry meetings, field days, and special events. Communication to be achieved by supplier scheduling workshops covering various industry-driven topics and presenting themselves or finding suitable presenters for the specific topic. Supplier is responsible for securing workshop facilities. 2. Communicate fundamental viticulture/grape growing knowledge and production principles and practices. 3.Create grape grower/winemaker interface (i.e., newsletter, web page, app, etc.) to allow grape growers and winemakers to list items they have for sale, as well as list job postings. 4. Create and disseminate annual Ohio wine grape pricing report. 5.Assist in dissemination of research findings through workshops, site visits, Ohio Grape and Wine Conference, wine forums, and winery consultations. Supplier is responsible for securing workshop facilities. a) Site visits to both new and existing vineyards. b) Workshops are to be coordinated by the supplier. Recommendations for various workshop topics may be presented by the Research and Production Subcommittees. 6.Propose methods of reaching members and frequency (i.e., newsletter, site visits, workshops, videos, website, etc.). 7. In-state travel will be reimbursed up to Travel Allowance at the State’s per mile rate at that time, which is set by Ohio’s Office of Budget and Management. a) Travel above estimated amount is only permitted with prior approval from the Ohio Department of Agriculture and Ohio Department of Administrative Services. b) Out of state travel will not be reimbursed. B. Co-organize Ohio Grape and Wine Conference (OGWC) for 2019 and 2020. All incidations and recommendations are that the OGWC should be an annual event. This is one of the longest running meetings of its kind in the country. The 2017 OGWC had the largest attendance of 250 wine makers and grape growers and 28 trade show exhibitors. The networking with other producers and education from experts from around the globe make this event extremely important to present new ideas and technologies to our wine producers. Supplier is required to assist in coordinating the OGWC including the technical agenda, selection and invitation of featured speakers, and presenting at conference. C. Quarterly Reports Supplier will submit quarterly reports on extension activities to OGIC. Reports are due by the 30th of the month following quarter end.