Interested in growing cider apples, but not sure where to start? Join Mike Basedow of Cornell Cooperative Extension's ENYCHP and Ryan McGiver of Scrumpy Ewe Cider for a walk and talk of Ryan's newly planted cider orchard.

Mike will discuss some of the basics of growing apples for cider, including:

• Variety and Rootstock Recommendations
• The importance of site selection and soil preparation
• How to train and prune your trees
• Pest Management Overview, including diseases, insects, wildlife, and weeds
• Q and A

Ryan will also discuss how he is integrating sheep and geese into his production system. 

We will then head to Scrumpy Ewe's tasting room for a discussion on cider making and taste profiles. After the meeting, attendees can purchase and sample an optional $8 cider flight tasting from Scrumpy Ewe (must be 21+).

Free event, but $8 for the optional tasting. Space is limited to 20 participants.