Mid Hudson Valley Hard Cider Tour
Event Details
Date
August 7, 2025
Time
9:30am - 4pm
Location
Starts at Treasury Cider at Fishkill Farms
9 Fishkill Farm Rd #6551
Hopewell Junction, NY 12533
Cost
Pre-Registation : $5.00
(addl attendee $5.00 ea.)
Host
Eastern New York Commercial HorticultureJoin the Cornell Hard Cider PWT and visit multiple stops throughout the Mid Hudson Valley Region. Designed for cider producers and apple growers, all are welcome (pre-registration is required).
AGENDA
Stop 1 - 9am-10:30am - Treasury Cider at Fishkill Farms
9 Fishkill Farm Rd #6551, Hopewell Junction, NY 12533 | https://www.treasurycider.com/
- Treasury Cider tours and tastings
- Travel to Stop 2 ~15min, 10:30am-11am
Stop 2 - 11am-11:45am - Boutique Wines, Spirits and Ciders
18 Westage Dr Suite 13, Fishkill, NY 12524 | https://boutiquewsc.com/
- Boutique Wines, Spirits, and Ciders discussion with tastings
- Travel to Stop 3 ~30min, 11:45am-12:15pm
Stop 3 - 12:15pm-2:15pm - Brooklyn Cider House
155 N Ohioville Rd #3402, New Paltz, NY 12561 | https://www.brooklynciderhouse...
- Lunch: Wood-fired pizza at Brooklyn Cider House (please indicate any dietary restrictions on the registration form)
- Brooklyn Cider House tours and tasting
- Travel to Stop 4 ~30min, 2:15pm-2:45pm
Stop 4 - 2:45pm-4pm - Stone Ridge Orchard / Hudson Valley Farmhouse Cider
3012 NY-213, Stone Ridge, NY 12484 | https://www.stoneridgeorchard....
- Hudson Valley Farmhouse Cider tours & tastings
- Q&A, tours ends
Registration cost includes lunch and educational tastings.
This event is co-sponsored by Cornell's Hard Cider PWT and the New York Cider Association.
Apples
Apricots
Asparagus
Beets
Blueberries
Broccoli
Brussels Sprouts
Cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflower
Cherries
Cucumbers
Dry Beans
Eggplant
Ethnic Vegetables
Garlic
Grapes
Horseradish
Kohlrabi
Leeks
Lettuce / Leafy Greens
Melons
Nectarines
Onions
Parsnips
Peaches
Pears
Peas
Peppers
Plums
Potatoes
Pumpkins / Gourds
Radishes
Raspberries / Blackberries
Rhubarb
Rutabaga
Snap Beans
Squash - Summer
Squash- Winter
Strawberries
Sweet Corn
Sweet Potatoes
Tomatoes
Turnips
Upcoming Events
Leading the Farm Team: Supervisory Skills for New Managers
April 14, 2026 : Session 1: Becoming a Supervisor
The transition from working alongside employees to supervising them can be challenging. This session explores the shift from individual contributor to supervisor and the mindset and skills needed to lead a team effectively. Participants will learn about the role of a supervisor, key leadership behaviors, and how to build trust and credibility with employees.
April 21, 2026 : Session 2: Improving Performance
This session will introduce the performance triad—clear expectations, training, and feedback—to support employee success. We will discuss practical communication strategies, how to give constructive feedback, and how supervisors can help employees improve their performance over time.
April 28, 2026 : Session 3: Managing Conflict
Supervisors are responsible for maintaining a professional and respectful workplace. This session covers some of the legal and ethical responsibilities of supervisors and the responsibilities managers have in addressing workplace concerns.
Participants will also explore common sources of workplace conflict, learn to recognize potential biases that can influence management decisions, and discuss practical approaches for addressing difficult situations and resolving conflicts at work.