U radu raspravljamo o veličini i starosti nasada vinove loze, zemljišnim uvjetima i pogodnosti tla za uzgoj vinove loze, o uzgojnom obliku trsa, sortimentu, prinosima grožđa i uspješnom utjecaju Udruge vinogradara Marija Bistrica na unapređenju uzgoja vinove loze, proizvodnje vina i stolnog grožđa. Programske aktivnosti Udruge vinogradara, sadrže znanstveno stručna predavanja, posjete u tuzemstvu i inozemstvu, okrugle stolove i rasprave, obred blagoslova trsja na Vincekovo i ceremoniju Martinja u Mariji Bistrici. In the paper, we discuss the size and age of vine plantations, land conditions and suitability of the soil for growing vines, the growing form of vines, assortment, grape yields and the successful influence of the Association of Marija Bistrica winegrowers on the improvement of vine cultivation, wine and table grape production. The program activities of the Vine association include scientific expert lectures, visits in the country and abroad, round tables and discussions, the blessing of vines on Vincekovo and the Martinja ceremony in Marija Bistrica.