Business of Making Hard Cider

Mount Vernon, WA. 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’ and ‘Buying Apples/Cider from the Producer’.