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Should you pick apples from the tree, or let them drop to the ground? This long-standing debate between cidermakers and orchardists will be put to the test in a collaborative experiment from Pleasant Valley Cider Apples and 2 Towns Ciderhouse. The session will also feature findings from a 3-year USDA ground harvesting grant at Slaughter Orchards in Indiana, offering valuable insights into safety, efficiency, and fruit utilization. Finally, participants will learn how using windfalls can expand supply of high-value juice, boost revenue, and reduce waste while maintaining flexibility for non-alcoholic cider and fresh fruit markets.
Speakers: Clay Slaughter, Slaughter Orchards, Ashley Lindsey, Pleasant Valley Cider Apples, and Dave Takush, 2 Towns Ciderhouse
Price for Unlimited Access: $5 member/$20 non-member.
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