How About Them NY Apples: Regional Agriculture, Sustainability, and Cider-Making in New York State

Join Alejandro del Peral of Nine Pin Cider and Jake Samascott of Samascott Orchards for a tour of Olana’s historic orchard and conversation about their work together. During this program, participants will learn more about Nine Pin and Samascott Orchard’s work together, current orchard practices, the contemporary craft of cider-making, and the environmental impact of sourcing local produce and supporting New York Agriculture. Alejandro del Peral grew up an all-around apple enthusiast in Columbia County, New York, fascinated by the gnarly apples from the trees his father planted from seed. After studying wildlife biology at McGill University in Montreal and