There are a number of benefits as a result being an Allied Grape Grower member. The following is a brief summary of those benefits.

• Allied is grower owned and operated, always keeping the best interest of the growers in mind, and always presenting growers with fair and valuable market information.
• Allied Grape Growers oversees and enforces the contractual interests of our growers regarding grape purchase agreements.
• Allied has a timely payment schedule for members– 90% in 30 days, 10% 45 days after January 1st.
• Allied takes the initial credit risk of processor payments and works for the grower in securing producer's liens, etc. in the event of non-payment by a buyer.
• Allied markets everything from premium Napa Valley wine grapes to San Joaquin Valley concentrate grapes. This provides exposure and market information from every aspect of the wine industry.
• Allied offers members marketing strength through varietal and categorical diversity.
• Allied has a continual presence in the marketplace selling to over 75 different buyers. This provides the opportunity to have a constant supply of first hand market information from many sources.
• Since Allied sells to multiple processors throughout the state, members can maximize marketing opportunities to potential buyers.
• Allied provides a knowledgeable and experienced fieldstaff to advise in cultutral practices and provide members with market information.
• Allied is a cooperative, meaning that all profits from operations are allocated back to the grower-owners as equity in the Association.
• Allied markets and prices their member's grapes on a quality basis. Quality growers reap the rewards of their growing practices through higher pricing.
• Allied operates at cost for the benefit of the membership, charging only 1%-2% in service fees to the grower in order to cover operating expenses and fund the capital fund.
• Allied offers flexible payment options including a harvest advance program and a deferred payment program for the benefit of grower-members.
• Allied offers group rates and/or special benefits on insurance such as crop, health, and workers compensation.