Hello Dear Readers! Thank you all for the warm welcome and introduction at the GGANS Annual General Meeting. I am very excited to be here, and look forward to seeing, working with you and contributing my knowledge and skills to this vibrant industry. To briefly introduce myself- I just relocated from BC where I worked at Cedar Creek Estate Winery and later taught at the UBC Okanagan Campus. I hold an MSc in Viticulture, Oenology and Business from the University of Bordeaux Science Agro and the WSET Diploma level 4. My employment background includes sales, marketing, import and of course vineyard and winery work in Canada and abroad. These experiences have enabled me to engage with and understand the industry from various perspectives and bring a holistic approach to help the growers achieve their viticultural goals. What have I observed thus far? The Nova Scotia grape and wine industry is built on the commitment and hard work of its members. Despite recent challenges, there exis