By Blake Jackson
Assemblymember Donna Lupardo (123rd AD) recently joined Scott Ramsey, Executive Director of the New York Cider Association, and founding member Elizabeth Ryan of Hudson Valley Farmhouse Cider to celebrate a major milestone for New York’s cider industry.
The event took place at Stone Ridge Orchard, a historic site owned by Ryan, one of the state’s earliest craft cidermakers.
The gathering marked the 10th anniversary of the New York Cider Association, commemorated with a resolution introduced by Assemblymember Lupardo in the State Assembly.
“Here’s to the NY Cider Association on their 10th Anniversary!. As a co-sponsor of the original Farm Cidery Law of 2013, I am thrilled to see NY Cider’s amazing growth, now with over 100 active producers," said Assemblymember Lupardo.
"The Association is to be commended for helping build NY’s successful cider industry, including their work with me and Senator Skoufis on legislation allowing Direct-to-Consumer shipment of their products. Thank you to Liz Ryan and everyone at Hudson Valley Farmhouse Cider at Stone Ridge Orchard for hosting us.”
“As a founding cidermaker of the New York Cider Association, I’m deeply proud of the massive progress we’ve made in just 10 short years as we work to return New York to its rightful drink," Elizabeth Ryan, owner of Hudson Valley Farmhouse Cider, said.
"From a handful of small producers to a vibrant statewide community of over 100 cidermakers of all sizes, this industry is helping build prosperity for farms, families, and craft beverage businesses across New York. We are especially grateful to Assemblymember Lupardo for her continued leadership and recognition of our hardworking community.”
“This milestone is not only a celebration of how far the NY Cider industry has come due in large part to the tremendous partnerships we have with such insightful leaders like Assemblywoman Lupardo, but it’s also a moment to recognize the incredible vision, labor, and collaboration behind all of it," said Scott Ramsey, New York Cider Association Executive Director Cider.
"From legislative wins like the Farm Cidery Law to recent Direct-to-Consumer shipping approval, New York continues to lead the nation in cider innovation, advocacy, and quality. The New York Cider Association is proud to carry that momentum into the next decade.”
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