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Celebrate Washington's beloved apple and the most exciting beverage at over 100 events across the state, from tap take overs, tasting flights, food pairings, cidermaker dinners and more. Sponsored by Northwest Cider Association and SIP Northwest/Cidercraft Magazines

Dr. Lisa DeVetter, Assistant Professor and Small Fruit Horticulturist at the WSU Northwest Research and Extension Center (NWREC) in Mt. Vernon, will be speaking to us about raspberries at our September meeting. Originally from Iowa, DeVetter found her passion for fruit crops while completing her BS in biology and horticulture at Iowa State University (ISU). She continued studying at ISU and received her MS in both horticulture and soil science. She completed her PhD at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where…

When is it ripe? How do I store it? What can I do to use this fruit through the winter? These are some of the most commonly asked questions in the fall. At this workshop, we will discuss ways to determine if fruit is ready to be picked, proper picking, and best storage methods. We’ll talk about how to keep fruit without refrigeration, exploring canning, pickling and drying methods. We will also discuss fall and winter orchard chores to help…

Guided tour, taste apples, pears, unusuals and other ripe fruit in the orchard.

The Northwest Agriculture Business Center, WSU - Northwest Washington Research & Extension Center, and the Northwest Cider Association will present a one-day cider making business development workshop for new or existing operations. Industry professionals will provide information about production, economics, business plans, risk management and marketing that will provide assistance to both the veteran and the aspiring cider maker. The goal of this workshop is to help maximize cidery business performance. Classes will include: • Cidery Investment and Operating Costs…

A two-part course, with optional NACM certification.  Part one may be taken separately, with or without the certification.  The course is suitable for beginners, new businesses and existing producers (large & small-scale) alike.  An additional registration fee of $160.00 is payable for those wishing to enter for the NACM Certification in Cider & Perry Appreciation. This additional fee includes a complimentary copy of the official textbook: Out of the Orchard – Into the Glass. Part 1: An Understanding of Cider…

CiderCON was created to offer the commercial cider industry an outlet to meet, share ideas, collaborate and effect positive changes in cidermaking and cider fruit production best practices, the cider market and cider regulations.  CiderCON is organized by the United States Association of Cider Makers. Get on the Conference Mailing List