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["Lon J. Rombough" <lonrom@hevanet.com>]

Thought this might be worth cross-posting.


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<x-tad-bigger>Hard Cider Making and Orcharding</x-tad-bigger>

<x-tad-bigger>with Gary Moulton, WSU Tree Fruit Specialist</x-tad-bigger>

<x-tad-bigger>From apple to glass, learn what it takes to produce a quality hand-crafted hard cider.</x-tad-bigger>

<x-tad-bigger>In colonial times, hard cider was consumed more than whiskey, wine, or beer put together. In fact, our second president, John Adams, often drank hard cider at breakfast to “soothe his stomach.” And now, just as the micro-brew revolution stirred interest in handcrafted beers, artisan cider makers are bringing forth a newfound appreciation of a well-made hard cider.</x-tad-bigger>

<x-tad-bigger>Join us Tuesday, November 11, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Ed’s Apples in Sultan and find out what it takes to grow and maintain your own cider orchard. In addition, you’ll learn the steps necessary to create a quality hard cider product, a rapidly-growing boutique small farm product niche.</x-tad-bigger>

<x-tad-bigger>WSU Tree Fruit Specialist Gary Moulton will present an in-depth overview of the topic including varietal selection, growing and harvest information, as well as an informal look at the production steps from raw fruit to finished bottle.</x-tad-bigger>

<x-tad-bigger>The cost is $55 per person and includes a box lunch. Pre-registration is required. To register, download the form at </x-tad-bigger><x-tad-bigger>www.snohomish.wsu.edu/ag/workshops/hardcider08.pdf</x-tad-bigger><x-tad-bigger> and mail with your check, or contact Karie Christensen at 425.338.2400, e-mail </x-tad-bigger><x-tad-bigger>klchristen@cahnrs.wsu.edu</x-tad-bigger><x-tad-bigger>. Ed’s Apples is located at 13420 339th Ave SE, Sultan, just off SR 2.</x-tad-bigger>

<x-tad-bigger>For more information, contact Kate Halstead, khalstead@wsu.edu or 425.357.6024.</x-tad-bigger>
<x-tad-smaller>Extension programs and policies are consistent with federal and state laws and regulations on nondiscrimination regarding race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, and sexual orientation. Evidence of non-compliance may be reported through your local Extension Office.</x-tad-smaller> <x-tad-smaller>Persons with a disability requiring special accommodation can request accommodation 21 days before training at (425) 338.2400. If accommodation is not requested in advance, we cannot guarantee availability on-site.</x-tad-smaller>
 

<x-tad-bigger>Kate Halstead</x-tad-bigger>
<x-tad-bigger>Workshop Coordinator</x-tad-bigger>
<x-tad-bigger>WSU Snohomish County Extension</x-tad-bigger>
<x-tad-bigger>600 128th St SE</x-tad-bigger>
<x-tad-bigger>Everett, WA 98208-6353</x-tad-bigger>
<x-tad-bigger>425.357.6024</x-tad-bigger>
<x-tad-bigger>khalstead@wsu.edu</x-tad-bigger>
<x-tad-bigger>http://snohomish.wsu.edu/</x-tad-bigger>
Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local Extension office.

“The small landholders are the most precious part of a state.” -Thomas Jefferso   _______________________________________________