Ted Farthing, Executive Director of the Oregon Wine Board and the Oregon Winegrowers Association since May of 2004, has resigned. An e-mail release sent as this issue went to press stated that Farthing is leaving to pursue a career as a marketing consultant. There were no specifics in regard to the resignation or his future plans.
Sam Tannahill, chairman of the Oregon Wine Board and president of the Oregon Winegrowers Association, is stepping in as Interim Director. He said the board wishes Farthing well. Tannahill said the Board is in the process of forming a search committee, which will finalize an updated job description and commence a nationwide search for Farthing's successor.
Taste some of the Northwest's finest wines in one of the world's most beautiful places.
This marks the 26th year that McMinnville Wine & Food Classic has assembled 75 of the region’s best wineries as well as a variety of chefs, bakers, breweries, distilleries, artists, artisans, and musicians. 2019’s event combines a line-up of fresh, new offerings with tried and true favorites and gathers thousands of people together in celebration of local wine and cuisine…all for the benefit of children.
A popular monthly program featured each weekend in January!
© 2019 Oregon Wine Press
Oregon Wine Press is a monthly consumer publication dedicated to Oregon wine, pinot noir, food, vineyards, winemakers, and insider-industry happenings. Established in 1984, OWP was acquired and re-imagined in 2006 by the News-Register Publishing Co., which is located in the heart of wine country, McMinnville, Oregon.
Oregon Wine Press and OregonWinePress.com are owned and operated by News-Register Publishing Co., P.O. Box 727, McMinnville, OR 97128.
Oregon Wine Press has been serving the Oregon wine industry since 1984.