Podcast appearances and mentions of michelle mcgrath

After 8 Years at the helm Michelle McGrath is switching gears Michell McGrath Michelle McGrath, CEO of the American Cider Association (ACA), reflects on her impactful leadership, the growth of the cider industry, and her next chapter. In this episode, Michelle shares insights into her journey, upcoming transitions, and the exciting plans for CiderCon 2024 in Chicago. Key Milestones at ACA Membership Growth: ACA membership has significantly increased during Michelle's tenure. CiderCon Success: The premier U.S. cider conference continues to thrive, with growing attendance and international collaborations. Sustainability Focus: Initiatives that support cider makers, orchardist/farmers and sustainability were central to ACA's strategy. What's Next for Michelle Michelle will be transitioning to Salmon Safe as Columbia Basin Program Director. This nonprofit focuses on land use practices that protect watershed health and salmon populations. Her passion for collaboration and supporting farmers continues to guide her work. Up Coming Highlights for CiderCon 2025 Chilean cider tastings and sessions on the country's apple heritage. A session on soil health by Ashley Lindsay, a pomological expert from Oregon State University. Tastings featuring Porter's Perfection cider and quince cider varieties. Networking opportunities and workshops for cider makers worldwide. A Call to Action for the Cider Community Michelle encourages more diversity and representation in cider leadership roles, especially for women. She invites anyone interested in joining the ACA board or participating in industry initiatives to step forward and work with the board of directors. Contact Info for the American Cider Association Website: https://ciderassociation.org Mentioned in this Cider Chat CiderCon2025 Promo Code –  Once you get to the registration form, towards the end of the first page you'll reach a section in the form that says “additional registration information” and there is a question: If you have a coupon, please enter code here (case-sensitive): CiderChat #xpromoteCider – Tips of the glass to the following brands! Do follow them on instagram! @lydiaapplecore Raven's Moon Craft Cider & Blue Moon Farm British Columbia Rødding – Æblets By i Salling -Denmark cider club @1000StoneFarm Vermont restaurant and cidery #ciderGoingUP campaign page Cider Gift Ideas

Welcome to Monday Night Talk podcast for February 5, 2024! Guests and topics for this podcast includes the State House Report with State Rep. Joan Meschino. Richard Rosen, owner of McGuiggan's Pub & The Patio, which are located in downtown Whitman, MA calls in to talk about the latest at his two restaurants. Radio personalities Scott Sudikoff & Keith Hayes team up to provide details on the WWE and their annual event Wrestlemania. Finally, Michelle McGrath with McGrath PR shares a late winter/spring preview of several upcoming South Shore events. Do you have a topic for a future show or info on an upcoming community event? Email us at mondaynighttalk@gmail.com.  If you're a fan of the show and enjoy our segments, you can either download your favorite segment from this site or subscribe to our podcasts through iTunes & Spotify today!  Monday Night Talk with Kevin Tocci, Copyright © 2024.

In this episode we go up in the world as we're privileged to talk to Michelle McGrath, CEO of the American Cider Association. We talk about her 8 year tenure and how the American cider industry has changed in that time, then get into apples, approaches and, most of all, the inspirational and epic annual event that is CiderCon – which Albert and Adam are both attending and speaking at for the first time this year. A massively informative and revelatory conversation we were super grateful to Michelle for joining us in. Michelle is the CEO @McGeePDX Albert makes cider @RossCider Adam writes about it mainly @Cider_Review Justin just sort of hangs out at @justinwells1346

Welcome to Monday Night Talk podcast for November 13, 2023! Guests and topics for this podcast includes State House Report with State Senator John Keenan; Weymouth Mayor Bob Hedlund stops by to talk about being re-elected to a third term and what his focus will be over the next four years; Michelle McGrath, McGrath PR & Media Relations provides a holiday/winter arts preview and Victoria Bond & Melanie Gillespie, from True Repertory Theatre share details regarding the upcoming production of Ellen's Boys at the Irish Cultural Center in Canton. Do you have a topic for a future show or info on an upcoming community event? Email us at mondaynighttalk@gmail.com. If you're a fan of the show and enjoy our segments, you can either download your favorite segment from this site or subscribe to our podcasts through iTunes & Spotify today!  Monday Night Talk with Kevin Tocci, Copyright © 2023.

Catching up with Michelle McGrath CEO of the ACA CiderCon 2024 takes place in Portland, Oregon, making it the perfect time to chat with the American Cider Association's CEO Michelle McGrath. The Northwest Cider Association is also involved helping with the cider tours on Monday and Tuesday and Oregon Cider Week! Who is Michelle McGrath? Why did your job title change from Ex Dir to CEO? The latter, is a typical of a for-profit organization title. Was this new title part of signifying a greater change for the ACA moving forward? What are the key services that the American Cider Association is providing to its membership? Who can join the American Cider Association? CEO Michelle's must attend (do not miss) recommendation for CiderCon 2024 CiderCon 2024 What is CiderCon? How do the host cities get chosen? This year it returns to Portland Oregon, for the first time since 2016. What can attendees expect with this site (physical overview) what is different from the downtown location in 2016. Planning Tips for getting the most out of CiderCon (or why should a business send themselves or their staff). Pre conference cider tours: Why arrive early and sign up for a cider tour? First Timers, Networking & Traveling alone to CiderCon – “how to stay in the loop” Learning Tracks at CiderCon Doing Business Better Making Amazing Cider Selling More Cider Growing bountiful Apples Exploring Cider's Flavor & Terroir International Guest at CiderCon There are a number of speakers from Sweden and Norway attending CiderCon 2024. Is this in keeping with highlighting a specific country or region as in past? Will there be any specific tasting sessions from the Nordic countries? CiderCon has become the largest conference in the world for the cider industry and this year it appears to spotlight more international speakers than ever before, from both Scandinavia and the UK. How do you recommend members or attendees who are focused on their US market to interpret the state of cider in America, if the pool of speakers is dominated by international guests. Is there a final closing toast that attendees can participate in, the Friday before heading home? Contact info for American Cider Association and CEO Website: https://ciderassociation.org/ CiderCon 2024 January 16th-19th, 2024 in Portland, Oregon CiderCon 2024 cider tours! go to https://ciderassociation.org/cidercon2024/2024-tours/ Oregon Cider Week January 13-21, 2024

Are you ready for a refreshing exploration into the world of American cider? Listen in as Michelle McGrath, CEO of the American Cider Association joins the show for a tantalizing discussion about the diversity and intricacies of the American cider industry.

Welcome to Monday Night Talk podcast for August 28, 2023! Guests and topics for this podcast includes State House Report with State Rep Joan Meschino with an update on the streaming bill which would help local cable studios; Peter Brown from Tiny & Son's Glass talks about the company's recalibration center and it's importance for modern vehicles; Plymouth County Commissioner Chair & host of WATDs JV Team Jared Valanzola gives insight on last weeks 2024 Republican Presidential Debate in Milwaukee which he attended and Michelle McGrath, from McGrath PR gives a preview of multiple events happening around the South Shore this fall. Do you have a topic for a future show or info on an upcoming community event? Email us at mondaynighttalk@gmail.com. If you're a fan of the show and enjoy our segments, you can either download your favorite segment from this site or subscribe to our podcasts through iTunes today!  Monday Night Talk with Kevin Tocci, Copyright © 2023.

Welcome to Monday Night Talk podcast for May 22, 2023! Guests and the topics for this podcast includes Mike O'Loughlin, Chairman of the Rockland Selectmen who stops by with the latest on proposing a new fire station; Casey Sherman, NY Times bestselling author talks about the Hunting Whitey stage adaptation starring Neal McDonough at the Wilbur; Council on Aging Summer Program update with Tammy Murray (Hanover COA) & Julie Burke (Rockland COA) and Michelle McGrath from McGrath PR visits to discuss various upcoming South Shore shows and performances.. Do you have a topic for a future show or info on an upcoming community event? Email us at mondaynighttalk@gmail.com. If you're a fan of the show and enjoy our segments, you can either download your favorite segment from this site or subscribe to our podcasts through iTunes today!  Monday Night Talk with Kevin Tocci, Copyright © 2023.

State Senator Susan Moran stops by the show with a legislative update. Donnie Westhaver, Whitman Area Toy Drive talks about their annual Stuff a Cruiser event. Victoria Bond & Donald Sheehan from True Repertory Theatre discussing their production of Auntie Mame. Michelle McGrath from McGrath PR & Media Relations will share details on a series of upcoming South Shore holiday performances. Do you have an topic for a future show or info on an upcoming community event?    Email us at mondaynighttalk@gmail.com. If you're a fan of the show and enjoy our segments, you can either download your favorite segment from this site or subscribe to our podcasts through iTunes today!  Monday Night Talk with Kevin Tocci, Copyright © 2022.

Michelle McGrath, a vet working with Animal Health Ireland, tells Stuart Childs on this week's Dairy Edge podcast about a number of Department of Agriculture funded animal health consultations that farmers can avail of through their vets. Michelle says that, for farmers struggling with their bulk SCC, there is an in-lactation consult available to help farmers take the first steps towards getting control of their cell count.  This process involves farm advisors and milking machine technicians as well as the farm vet however, the first step on this journey begins with the initial consult with the vet.  While this is targeted at herds that have SCC problems, if people would like to learn more about being more in control of their SCC, they can also apply. It is important to note though that the deadline for application for this consult is Oct 31st. On a similar line, Michelle also spoke about the TASAH funded dry cow consult available to help farmers embark on sealer only dry cow strategy to allow them to comply with the new regulations introduced earlier this year.  There are also consults available on Parasite control and Johnes control as well as BVD and TB in the case of breakdowns of either disease on farms. Finally, Michelle points out that there is a great resource of information on animal health on the Animal Health Ireland website and encourages people to visit it to view articles, videos and lots of other information in relation to the main diseases that affect farmers. For more episodes from the Dairy Edge podcast go to the show page at: https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/dairy/the-dairy-edge-podcast/ The Dairy Edge is a co-production with LastCastMedia.com

We're joined by Alejandra Caraballo, Yveka Pierre, and Michelle McGrath to discuss the limits of abortion sanctuary laws, the role of big data in abortion arrests, and how we can build a better future for reproductive justice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The radio show opens with the State House Report featuring an update from State Senator Mike Brady. Suzanne Giovanetti, Chief Executive Officer of the Plymouth Area Coalition for the Homeless is joined by Therese Murray, Former President of the Massachusetts State Senate and Local Business Owner Peter Brown discuss the importance of the organization. Michelle McGrath, Founding President of McGrath PR with a Summer Season Arts, Culture and Entertainment preview. The show's final guest is comedian and entertainer, Dave Russo.   Do you have an topic for a future show or info on an upcoming community event? Email us at mondaynighttalk@gmail.com. If you're a fan of the show and enjoy our segments, you can either download your favorite segment from this site or subscribe to our podcasts through iTunes today!  © Monday Night Talk with Kevin Tocci - 2022. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from the show host and/or owner is strictly prohibited.  

Leaders within the craft cider industry break scan data misconceptions and share how regional cideries are growing in 2022. American Cider Association executive director Michelle McGrath, Schilling Cider co-founder and CEO Colin Schilling, Swilled Dog Hard Cider & Spirits co-founder and CEO Brooke Glover, and ANXO Cider co-founder and president Sam Fitz discuss the state of the industry, convergence trends, retail gains and much more. This interview was originally released as an exclusive to Brewbound Insiders, as part of the Frontlines video series. Also in this episode, the Brewbound team counts down to the Craft Brewers Conference, discusses Truly Vodka Seltzer, and bids farewell to Beer Institute president and CEO Jim McGreevy.

This week on Beer Sessions Radio, Jimmy will drive by cider town to discover a young and bustling community for Open That Cider Bottle Day. Recently created by the American Cider Association (ACA) to engage the cider enthusiasts and educate the interested winemakers, the occasion gathers to the show Michelle McGrath of ACA, Anne and Steve Garwood of Ragged Hill Cider Company, Paige Flori of Boutique Wines and Spirits, and Anne Shelton of Albemarle Ciderworks.The episode will start with Open That Cider Bottle Day's origin story by Michelle, before the gang share with us the bottles they have been saving on air. Steve will then take the wheel to a comprehensive discussion of ciders' potentials for aging and collecting, accompanied by advice for newcomers from Paige and aging experiments at Albemarle. The conversation comes to an end as the group shares their marketing plans for this day next year, with a culinary pairing focus and vertical tasting menus. Last but not least, our guest Michelle will leave you with a poetic cider-appreciation quote:“Friendly reminder: there's nothing finer than deglazing the pan with your favorite cider” Are you a business owner? Become an HRN business member! For $500 HRN will shine a light on your work AND you will help sustain our mission to expand the way people think about food. As a thank you for this tax-deductible donation, your business will receive on-air mentions, social media posts, listings on our website and more. Go to heritageradionetwork.org/biz to become a business member today. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Beer Sessions Radio by becoming a member!Beer Sessions Radio is Powered by Simplecast.

State House Report with State Rep Kathy LaNatra, who stops by with Lt. James Creed from the Plymouth County Sheriff's Department to discuss her mental health bill.Bobby Wong, whose family owns the Kowloon Restaurant, shares details about a launch party being held this week for the Massachusetts Asian Restaurant Association. Michelle McGrath, Founding President of McGrath PR & Media Relations will provide details on some upcoming local holiday events. Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan touches upon several topics including the recent city election, upcoming holiday parade and a recent article on the growth and development the city is seeing.   Do you have an topic for a future show or info on an upcoming community event? Email us at mondaynighttalk@gmail.com. If you're a fan of the show and enjoy our segments, you can either download your favorite segment from this site or subscribe to our podcasts through iTunes today!  © Monday Night Talk with Kevin Tocci - 2021. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from the show host and/or owner is strictly prohibited.  

As a total percentage of the beverage alcohol industry, cider hasn’t really changed much in recent years. It amounts to about 1% and has been successfully static. I know a lack of growth doesn’t really sound like a success, and 1% doesn’t sound like a lot, but trust me on this one. Or, rather, trust Michelle McGrath. She’s the executive director of the American Cider Association and while it’s certainly her job to speak highly of the category and the success of her members, she’s bringing the data to back it up in this conversation about a category that often gets overlooked in a country more interested in narratives of hard seltzers, ready-to-drink, canned cocktails, spirits, or Hazy IPAs. But the maturation of cider as a category and industry is fascinating, especially as a drink that’s holding its own as so many other options have entered the market. Again, that 1% doesn’t sound thrilling, but wait until we put it in context of how hard things are for beer right now. Aside from the story of cider as a pure agricultural product, there’s also another area worth our attention, and that’s the outsized role that small cider producers are playing. The largest, national brands are lagging, and these small and independent businesses have picked up the slack—which might sound familiar to the stories of the beer world we hear so often. 1% is a small number, but it feels a bit bigger when you learn about how it’s maintained. When Michelle and I recently spoke, she just finished hosting the industry’s annual conference, CiderCon, so a lot of these things were fresh on our minds, and her’s was full of stories to give context to a category that may be just 1%, but according to Nielsen, has grown 10 times its size over the last decade.

As part of AHI and Teagasc CalfCare Virtual Week, Michelle McGrath, Muireann Conneely and Niamh Field join Emma-Louise Coffey on this week's Dairy Edge podcast to discuss the care of the newborn calf to maximise health in the early days. Michelle explains that calves are born with no immunity and rely on colostrum to protect them against disease in the first weeks of life until they establish their own immunity. Michelle outlines the priority is the first milk from the cow within the first two hours of life and at least three litres in quantity. Muireann identifies the igG as the most important immunoglobulin contained in colostrum and explains that farms should target an igG concentration of at least 50 mg/ml, which reads 22 on the Brix Refractometer. Niamh then gives advice on how to eliminate or minimise the risk of exposure to Johnes disease. Calving pens should be kept clean and calves should be removed from calving pens as soon as possible to reduce the chances of interacting with cow faeces. Any cow that has tested positive for Johnes or a cow that is displaying symptoms of Johnes should be calved separately and their colostrum and milk should not be fed to calves. For more episodes from the Dairy Edge podcast visit the show page at: https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/dairy/the-dairy-edge-podcast/

In Episode 3 of the Brewbound Podcast’s third season, reporter Jess Infante interviews American Cider Association executive director Michelle McGrath. McGrath shares the ACA’s goals, opportunities and challenges in 2020, as cider fights for share in an increasingly crowded alcoholic beverage marketplace. McGrath also delves into the trade group’s lobbying efforts in Washington, D.C.

The 10th Annual American Cider Association trade conference CiderCon will be held in Oakland California, January 28th through to January 31, 2020. This episode provides an overview on the following topics: Oakland weather in winter & What to wear How to get to CiderCon via public transportation and using BART to get around Oakland and San Francisco Where to find morning coffee and bagels Madison Park’s morning Tai Chi session in Oakland The Bay Area Cider Week Oakland graffiti on the Marriott Hotel where CiderCon will take place Oakland Marriott City Center where CiderCon is held 1 block from the 12 Street/City Center BART stop. 7 blocks (0.4 miles) to Crooked City Cider Tap House. 9 blocks (0.6 miles) to Jack London Square. Oakland Weather in late January Low 60s Fahrenheit, 15 Celsius Dress in layers and always bring a cap to wear as it usually drops down to the 40s in the evening. Transportation options BART or Ferry Service Via BART - aka the metro line Oakland Airport to CiderCon is 30 minutes - $2.60 one way San Francisco Airport to CiderCon - expect an hour ride - $2.60 one way Use Bart to San Francisco and to Redfield Cider Bar get off at the Rockridge stop. Redfield is a 500 foot walk from the Rockridge stop. Crooked City Cider And Taphouse is an 11 minute walk and there will be evening events through the week Jack London Square archway, within view of Crooked City Cider. Go here to board the San Francisco Bay Ferry Take a ride on the San Francisco Bay Ferry from Oakland to the SF historical Ferry Building The commuter ferry leaves form jack London Square, which is about a 12 minute walk from CiderCon. $7.20 one way $5.40 with Clipper Card - but you need to keep a balance of $5.40 on your card. Clipper Card https://www.clippercard.com/ClipperWeb/getTranslink.do Order online: https://www.clippercard.com/ClipperCard/order.jsf Buy in-person: Need a card right away? Get an adult card in person at: Many Walgreens, and Whole Foods Market stores and other participating retail locations Transit agency ticket offices and Clipper Customer Service Centers Muni Metro and Golden Gate Ferry ticket machines and SMART fare machines (minimum value required) There is a ticket machine at the Coliseum station, and at 12th St / City Center station. There is a Walgreens at the 12th St / City Center station. [ Looking back at San Francisco via the SF Bay Ferry. Morning Coffee and Bagels 5 min walk from the Marriott/CiderCon location to Awaken Cafe which opens at 7:30am to 3pm 10 min walk to Beauty Bagels Shop - opens at 8am - 3pm 16 min walk to Farleys Coffee Monday - Friday 7am-8pm, Saturday- Sunday 8am-8pm Clear you cider palate with some bitters via craft beer Along the way, 1/2 block off Broadway is The Trappist (Belgian & specialty beer cafe), Beer Revolution (bottle shop and tap house), Federation Brewing (brewery). Chat with Michelle McGrath, the Executive Director of the American Cider Association Michelle provides an overview of key speakers at CiderCon Get the Conference App - Attendify This app provides contact info for speakers, sponsors, and fellow attendees Check your reservation to CiderCon to get the code for the Attendify CiderCon program Check out cider events happening all week long during CiderCon Bay Area Cider Week begins January 25 and run through to February 1, 2020 Bonus Sightseeing Tip: If you have a car, take a drive to Almeida about 15 minutes from the Marriott and visit the USS Hornet. This is a fantastic place to catch the sunset with San Francisco in the background. The big battleships are quiet and you will find yourself right on the water with barely a person around. USS Hornet museum in Almeida, California. San Francisco can be seen in the distance. This is a powerful spot to catch the sunset, but you will need a car to get to this little know battleship area. It is super cool and puts you right on the bay with spectacular views. Help Support Cider Chat Please donate today. Help keep the chat thriving! Find this episode and all episodes at the page for Cider Chat's podcasts. Listen also at iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher (for Android), iHeartRadio , Spotify and wherever you love to listen to podcasts. Follow on Cider Chat's blog, social media and podcast Twitter @ciderchat Instagram: @ciderchatciderville Cider Chat FaceBook Page Cider Chat YouTube

Join us for an episode all about diversity: guest host Aly Singh shares her own experiences while Jenny wrestles with class and Kloe tries to find practical solutions. We talk to Hannah Cobb about the CIfA Equality & Diversity Group, to Sam Evans about class in the museum workforce, and to Michelle McGrath and Kathleen Lawther about Museum As Muck. Also tune in for a Dear Jane clarifying calibration quandaries and a special give away announcement! 00:02:15 Data sources and acronyms   00:08:16 We get fighty about class 00:15:26 Aly's experiences 00:21:05 Let's have fair labour practices, guys 00:26:38 Making people feel safe 00:35:20 Are apprenticeships the solution? 00:42:39 Interview with Hannah Cobb 00:56:30 Broadening our own horizons 01:01:00 Interview with Sam Evans 01:15:38 Interview with Museum as Muck 01:23:46 Dear Jane 01:28:16 Special announcement! 01:29:13 Patreon shout out Show Notes: - Bonus episode mentioned: https://thecword.show/2019/03/01/bonus-episode-diversity-discussion-panel/ - Icon's Sustainable Workforce Research Toolkit project: https://icon.org.uk/about-us/icon-policy-and-advocacy/sustainable-workforce-research-toolkit-project  - Aly's tweet showing a slide on AIC membership stats: https://twitter.com/alysingh/status/1139194296752660480 - The original 'UK Conservators as 100 People' graphic: https://www.facebook.com/thecwordpodcast/photos/a.1135904649872719/1135944579868726/ - Fair Museum Jobs: https://fairmuseumjobs.wordpress.com/ - Apprenticeship update: https://icon.org.uk/news/icons-impact-apprenticeships-for-the-conservation-sector  - Young Canada Works: https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/young-canada-works.html  - Young Canada Works at Building Careers in Heritage: https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/young-canada-works/students-graduates/careers-heritage-graduates.html  - Chartered Institute for Archaeologists Equality and Diversity Group: https://www.archaeologists.net/equality-and-diversity-group and https://equalityanddiversitygroup.wordpress.com/ - Digging Diversity: https://hannahcobbarchaeology.wordpress.com/digging-diversity-2/ - Profiling the Profession: https://archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/archives/view/profiling_2014/index.cfm - Prospect Union: https://prospect.org.uk  - Enabled Archaeology Foundation: https://enabledarchaeologyfoundation.org  - Archaeowomen: https://archaeowomen.wordpress.com/ - Follow Hannah on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArchaeoCobb - Follow CIfA E&D Group on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CIfA_Equality - Media Indigena Podcast: https://mediaindigena.com/podcast/ - All My Relations Podcast: https://www.allmyrelationspodcast.com  - 'White Fragility' by Robin DiAngelo: https://www.amazon.co.uk/White-Fragility-People-About-Racism/dp/0807047414  - Museum Detox: https://museumdetox.wordpress.com  - The Great British Class Calculator from 2013: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-22000973 - Sam's research project: https://museumofthemandus.wordpress.com/ - Follow Sam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/samisatwork - British Museum National Programmes Conference 2019: https://www.npconference.uk/conference-2019 - Museum as Muck: https://www.facebook.com/groups/museumasmuck/ - Follow Museum as Muck on Twitter: https://twitter.com/museumasmuck  - Supermuckers at the Festival of Change 2018: https://www.acidfree.org.uk/projects/supermuckers/ - Panic! It's an Arts Emergency Report: https://createlondon.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Panic-Social-Class-Taste-and-Inequalities-in-the-Creative-Industries1.pdf Support us on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/thecword Hosted by Jenny Mathiasson, Kloe Rumsey, and Aly Singh.  Intro and outro music by DDmyzik used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.  Made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International license. A Wooden Dice production, 2019.

Episode 179: Southern Apples | James Creek Ciderhouse, North Carolina A cider dinner recording from CiderCon2019 in Chicago with Ann Marie and David Thornton of James Creek Ciderhouse in Cameron, North Carolina. Before this main feature I read an email from a Russian cidermaker, helping us learn a bit more about the cider culture in this region of the world. Maxim contacted me when he became a patron of Cider Chat via the Cider Chat Patreon page. The main featured chat begins at 17 minutes into this chat. Ann Marie and David moved to North Carolina in 2002. These two win the award for super duper, cute and kind couple. Ann Marie & David Thornton What got the Thorntons into cider? Ann Marie says, "It was the apples. And reading about Lee Calhoun" Lee Calhoun wrote Old Southern Apples: A Comprehensive History and Description of  Varieties for Collectors, Growers, and Fruit Enthusiasts, 2nd Edition Lee lives about 30 minutes from the Thorntons. Steve Wood of Farnum Hill and Diane Flynt, a James Beard finalist for her work with cider also inspired the Thorntons. Their experimental orchard is based at their home site, but they are in the midst of building a Tasting Room at an off site orchard in the area, so stay tuned for up dates on that! In the meanwhile, if you are in or headed to North Carolina go to this link to find out where you purchase some James Creek Ciders. The Thorntons have two Cider labels. The James Creek Heritage Ciders which are bottled in 750ML glass presentations! And the Stargazer series, which provide a compliment of modern style ciders. Read: fruit ciders and not just any fruit ciders but peaches and berries from their farm! We sipped on the Prowling Peach, a barrel aged cider with peach juice. I was over the moon for this cider. Plus peach is not an easy fruit to work with! All of James Creek Ciders were super tasty and you definitely tell made with a ton of affection for the process. All the apples come from within an area of 100-150 miles and are North Carolina grown. Keep an eye out for these makers, cuz they are not going away in fact they are a perfect example of #ciderGoingUP in North Carolina They began planting apples trees in 2009, putting in 60 classic southern apple varieties. At CiderCon2019 David was elected onto the board for the United States Association of Cider Makers (USACM) Newly elected Board members at CiderCon2019. (ltor) Michelle McGrath, ExDir, Eleanor Leger-Eden Cider, Ben Calvi-Vt Cider Co, David Thornton-James Creek Ciderhouse  Contact for James Creek Ciderhouse Website: http://www.jamescreekciderhouse.com eMail: info@jamescreekciderhouse.com Address: PO Box 1342, Vass, NC 28394 Telephone: 910-695-5480  Follow their FaceBook page: https://www.facebook.com/jamescreekciderhouse/ Mentions in this chat Cider Chat Patreon page Andrew Lea’s cider making book Totally Cider Tour | Normandy September 22-28, 2019 Please Help Support Cider Chat Please donate today. Help keep the chat thriving! Find this episode and all episodes at the page for Cider Chat's podcasts. Listen also at iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher (for Android), iHeartRadio , Spotify and wherever you love to listen to podcasts. Follow on Cider Chat's blog, social media and podcast Twitter @ciderchat Instagram: @ciderchatciderville Cider Chat FaceBook Page Cider Chat YouTube Join the #ciderGoingUP Campaign today!   

166 Cider Chat Live | Life off CiderCon2019 I was able to squeak in a mini episode before setting off to Chicago for the annual cider trade conference “CiderCon” hosted by the United States Association of Cider Makers. I’ve been talking a lot about CiderCon leading up to this week of February 4-9, 2019. With 1000 people attending from all parts of the world, it is the Talk of the Town - for those of us who are hooked on all things cider. Below is my schedule of recordings - I have a pretty simple set up to track who I will be speaking to and when. I am stoked that I will have more time at workshops recording, versus hidden away in a back room doing interviews. It’s not that I don’t like interviews, but when I heard last year that no one saw me for most of CiderCon in Baltimore - I realized that just ain’t right. So this CiderCon - I have set up an number on seminar and panel recordings. Even as I am flying to Chicago right now - I am getting direct messages in Twitter from makers who are going to CiderCon and looking to chat. Luckily I have also learned to leave a few open slots for just these kind of meet ups. Here is the recording schedule thus far - Feb 5th Tuesday Arrive…get landed  find half and half for morning coffee that me and my hotel mate Erica can use for the bad ass French press she is bringing (dang sure glad I agreed to room with Erica who also is one of the biggest, joyful cider enthusiasts around …my kind of cider person!) Lee Reeve - InCider Japan  6-7pm - note to self, bring the bottle of Calvados - must do a swig with Lee, whom I am stoked to meet. Little Pomona - 7pm - I must catch up with Susanna and James Forbes - Already have my copy of The Cider Insider, that Susanna just wrote - and would love to talk to her about this awesome book! A must have - links to buy on the Cider Chat resource page The Northman Cider Bar tonight…maybe or lay low and pace myself…we will see Feb 6th amWednesday 9-10 Simon Day - Once Upon a Tree | UK - I am so excited to meet Simon and hear his tales and drink his cider!!! 1-3pm Pomme Boots Meeting - Krista Scruggs of ZAFA wines is speaking!!! 3-4pm Media - I think as media I get to go to the Cider Share early - weeeeeee 4-6:30pm Cider Share - Heaven on earth - walking about a room full of cider and the makers 7pm - James Creek Ciderhouse, North Carolina - a cider dinner and recording with Ann Marie and David Thornton???? “Yes - please” Feb 7th Thursday 10:15am - Beginning Cidermaker panel  - continental A - I get to moderate and introduce this powerhouse panel. 10:15am Dryness - Williford C - I will be recording this key presentation with folks from the New York Cider Association - Jen Smith is the Ex Director and I Heart Jen! 12 - 1pm Attorney Marc Sorini is speaking during lunch on the History of Alcohol! I had to coax Marc to allow me to record! Can’t wait to hear this presentation!!! 3-4:30pm oak - Ryan Monkman - Wiliford A-B - Ryan of Ontario - …based on Prince Edward County and maker of Field Bird Cider - If you haven’t listen to Barrels and Bàtonnage with Ryan - DO - he is amazing. and I adore him, Feb 7th Thursday evening open - who knows where I will be once the sun goes down. One thing for sure, I will have a glass of cider in my hand. Feb 8th Friday 10:15am Embracing & Encouraging Diversity - Continental C - yowza - this is a powerhouse panel 12:30am Michelle McGrath - lunch speaker - I want to record Michelle - she is the perfect fit for the USACM and the fact that she is doing all that she does and is pregnant to boot! Super Star!!! Leaving Open - 1:30 - 4:30 Friday evening - Erica scored a ticket to the SpeakEasy Cider meet up - YeeHaw! Feb 9th Saturday - A full day at Chicago Cider Summit Feb 10th Sunday Fly home - Ya!                  

Please Help Support Cider Chat Please donate today. Help keep the chat thriving! Find this episode and all episodes at the page for Cider Chat's podcasts. ---------------------- The United States Association of Cider Makers (USACM) works on cider legislation, education, and cider promotion. In this chat: CiderCon2019 with the Michelle McGrath, Executive Director of USACM Why you should attend CiderCon2019 Why arrive early to CiderCon2019 Key programing presentation and lectures to attend at CiderCon2019 Which international company is the invited guest at CiderCon2019. hint: They are North Americans! Find out about Michelle McGrath featured in Wine Enthusiasts’ Top 40 Under 40  Haven’t registered for CiderCon2019 - go to this link: https://ciderassociation.org/cidercon2019/ Pre CiderCon fun and key speakers & educational workshops of CiderCon2019 Feb 4th Monday  Classic arrival day for attendees to be able to attend the next day morning sessions Feb 5th  Tuesday Elements of Cider with Charles McGonegal and Ambrosia Borowski, General Manager of The Northman, Chicago's premier cider bar Listen to 084: Elements of Cider | Sensory Analysis w/Charles McGonegal Cider Tour in Chicago focusing learning about cider and food pairings. Right Bee Cider  The Northman Cider Pub & Bistro ERIS Brewery and Cider House  The Farmhouse Feb 6th  Wednesday - Morning seminars TTB presentation - The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) oversea the regulations and labeling of cider. This  presentation will include taxation issues for cider. A key session for commercial makers or start ups. Certified Cider Professional  (CCP) Level 2 Training.  Servers, distributors and even super cider geeks will up their cider knowledge and be both informed consumers but specifically for those in the trade best educate and serve consumers. **Level 1 must be taken first before attending Level 2. Cider Institute of North America Teaches the craft of cidermaking. The Institue will be leading a workshop at CiderCon2019 Wednesday Afternoon: Pomme Boots Meeting with Krista Scruggs from Vermont by way of California Welcome reception and Cider Share- Imagine a huge room filled with makers pouring cider. A great opportunity for makers to showcase their ciders and network with the folks in the cider trade. This is not open to the public. As of December 12th there is still time to sign up to bring you ciders to the Cider Share. Contact pickcider@ciderassociation.org  Lunch Speakers on Feb 7th Thursday and Feb 8th Friday Thursday Lunch Speaker: Mark Sirini Attorney - Speaking on the History of Alcohol and the Law Friday Lunch Speaker: Michelle McGrath, Executive Director : United States Association of Cider Makers Updates Tradeshow - Don't miss the opportunity to visit the Trade Show! Look for  the Lounge at the Trade Show and Thursday’s Happy Hour session. Plus a bookstore with author signings Who is going to become the next USACM Board Member? Nominations begin the third week of December. Voting takes place on Friday morning at CiderCon2019. Be there at the 9am session to cast your vote.  Are you a Member of the Association? Why not throw you hat into the race and help create cider history and excellence in the market Key Canadian Guests Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse - British Columbia, Canada County Cider - Listen to episode 137 Ontario’s County Cider Story | Jennifer Dean Ryan Monkman of FieldBird Cider will be presenting Using Oak: What do you want to know? Listen to episode 132 Barrels and Bâtonnage with Ryan CiderCon2019 still needs volunteers contact mailto:pickcider@ciderassociation.org   Mentions in this Chat 060: Nicole Todd | Santa Cruz Cider Company, CA 103: Robby Honda | Tanuki Cider, CA 110: Eric & Katie | Rider Ranch Ciderworks, CA 113: Jake Mann | Five Mile Orchard, CA  

It’s Cider Week in NYC and Jimmy talks to a number of industry experts. Jenn Smith from the NY Cider Association, Eleanor Leger of Eden Cider, Kyle Sherrer from Graft Cider, Gidon Coll from Original Sin, and Ron Sansone of Spoke and Spy Cider gather around in the studio. They have lots to say about celebrating orchards, pairing cider with food, and the relationship between cider, beer, and wine. Michelle McGrath, the Executive Director of the US Cider Association, calls to talk about the support cider needs to grow as an industry. Mike Beck from Uncle John’s Cider Mill in Michigan dials in next to discuss what styles and marketing strategies are gaining traction. When people think cider, usually one style comes to mind and that’s what these industry leaders want to change. Tune in to The State of Cider: Part 2 to learn more about cider’s diversity. Beer Sessions Radio is powered by Simplecast

Our guest is Michelle McGrath, Executive Director of the United States Association of Cider Makers, who calls in to talk to Steve, Mark and Herlinda.  (Mark and Herlinda mention that Ken Grossman will be our guest next week, he’s the founder of Sierra Nevada.) Herlinda Heras has just recently earned her certification as a CCP, a CCP Certified Cider Professional, a program administered by the USACW. Michelle lives in Portland, Oregon and she knows Steve’s son’s band, The Wild Ones, who are based in Portland. Michelle has just been listed as a “Top 40 Under 40” person in Tastemaker Magazine’s list. She’s the only person in the cider industry on the list this year. Michelle describes the Cider Association. They advocate for cider producers and growers, in public relations and government relations as well as education. Their CCP program is a way to educate people about cider. They also put on a conference called CIDERCON which is the premiere cider event in the world.

Cider Voices from Grand Rapids Cider Week and the Great Lakes International Cider and Perry Competition On the evening of May 14th Joby Willson, Mark Gryska, Charlie Olchowski and William Grote and myself headed out in a big old van to Grand Rapids, thanks to Mike Beck who invited us and hosted us throughout the week. Beck who he is lovingly called by all manages GLINTCAP and hires a team of people to run the program. Look to the GLINTCAP link to see the whole team. Once we arrived in Grand Rapids the guys stayed on one side of the river at their flat and I got to hang out with Michelle McGrath, Executive Director of the United States Association of Cider Makers, Michelle Pagona aka The Brew Babe and Darlene Hayes, author of Cider Cocktails; Another Bite of the Apple. That evening we headed to Uncle Johns Hard Cider for dinner. Nicole Ward of Forgotten Ciders (listen to Nicole and Rafe Wards chat #74), Brian and Ambrosia from Chicago's cider bar The Northman, Helen Thomas "Weston" of Weston Cider, UK and Bob Chaplin both came over from the UK to judge. Helen is the Chairwoman for the National Cider Maker Association in the UK and Weston Ciders. Bob runs the Royal Bath and West Cider Competition. It was an amazing evening riding about the orchards and tasting ciders in their inviting tasting room. Mike and Dee are quite the hosts and I highly recommend you visit their cidery in Saint John's, Michigan. Wednesday May 16th began with a Cider Tour of West Michigan Makers Stop 1:  Cider n Donuts  @ Peoples Cider   Stop 2: Cider n Shopping @ Robinette’s Orchards & Cider Mill  Stop 3:  Cider n Lunch @ Vandermill/GR   Stop 4: Cider n Blossoms @ Ridge Cider   Stop 5:  Cider Sipping  @ PUX Cider That evening it was Judges Training led by Charles McGonegal Listen to two chat with Charles: 83 -on his Wisconsin cidery AEppelTreow Winery and #84 on the Element of Cider | Sensory Analysis Thursday and Friday was dedicated to Judging of the Ciders Saturday was the Gillett Bridge Cider Fest in Grand Rapids Mentions in this chat Bottle Share June 8th 5-9pm Spoke and Spy Ciderworks, Middletown, Connecticut. James Creek Cider House - Moore County, South Caroline Huon Vally Mid-Winter Fest July 13-July 15, 2018 - Prize for spinning a story via the Story Tellers Cup 031: Sam Reid, Willie Smiths Cider | Tasmania and President of Cider Australia 59: Hugh McKellar - Australian Cider Writer at Real Cider Reviews and on episode 059 088 Tasmainia Patrick Meagher - Simple Ciders Please Help Support Cider Chat Please donate today. Help keep the chat thriving! Find this episode and all episodes at the page for Cider Chat's podcasts. Listen also at iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher (for Android), iHeartRadio , Spotify and wherever you love to listen to podcasts. Follow on Cider Chat's blog, social media and podcast Twitter @ciderchat Instagram: @ciderchatciderville Cider Chat FaceBook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ciderchat/ Cider Chat YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-ycYg46higvb5lH8C-WGXQ Ask for the following ciders - By supporting these cidermakers, you in turn help Cider Chat Kurant Cider - Pennsylvania : listen to Joe Getz on episode 14 Big Apple Hard Cider - NYC : listen to Danielle von Scheiner on episode 35 Oliver’s Cider and Perry - Herefordshire/UK ; listen to Tom Oliver on episode 29 Santa Cruz Cider Company - California : listen to Nicole Todd on episode 60 The Cider Project aka EthicCider- California Albermale CiderWorks : listen to Chuck Shelton on episode 56 Cider Summit : listen to Alan Shapiro founder of this cider fest on episode 75. Ramborn Cider Co. Luxembourg. Big Fish Cider Co. Virginia Tanuki Cider Co. Santa Cruz California episode 103 Ross on Wye Cider and Perry, UK Process and Analytical NMR Services - John Edwards provides analytics of cider - stay tuned for his Chemical Fingerprints workshop coming up on Cider Chat Ironbark Ciderworks, Claremont, California Join the #ciderGoingUP Campaign today!  

Michelle McGrath is the Executive Director of the United States Association of Cider Makers, a trade association for the cider industry. In this episode she chats on the mission of the USACM, the goals for the year, the upcoming Cider Conference (CiderCon) and the Pick Cider initiative for Thanksgiving. The four core mandates of the Association Advance cider in the market Increase opportunities for peer learning Promoting a cider friendly regulatory environment Supporting the cider apple growers   The USACM has over 1300 members. 95% of cidery members are making less than 500,000 gallons/year Membership in the USACM is tiered. For instances, The Cidery In Planning is $175. And there is even a tier level for "Home Cidermaker/Enthusiast" - $75.00 (USD) Find out more info at http://www.ciderassociation.org/join Michelle provided an overview of the Cider Act that comes into effect in 2017 It will increase the allowable carbonation in cider Increase the allowable alcohol content from 7% to 8.5% Perry will now fall under the definition of allowable cider. And, there is a change in the Bond requirement for small cider producers, if not all alcohol producers. If you owe less than $50,000 a year in taxes, the government is going to stop requiring a Bond. If you already have a Bond, will get it back. BUT YOU have to request your Bond back and prove that you are a small producer.   Michelle also discussed: The Craft Beverage Modernization Act that is still yet to be passed. Within this ACT there is a component that benefits small wineries. It expands the small producers tax credit. Right now the credit is available to producers of 150,000 gallons or less and will up that amount up 750,000 gallons or 3/4 of a million. And, there will be a Request for Proposals (RFP) for research grants coming up in 2017 too. What is happening with CiderCon? Where is it? It takes place on February 8th, 9th and 10th in Chicago. Here is a sneak peak into this year's special guests from France! Note the dates below might not be set in stone, always check the conference schedule ahead of time. 1.       French Perry - Thursday, Feb. 9th @ 1:30pm – Daufresne Poiré & Christian Drouin Poiré. 2.       Keeving - Thursday, Feb. 9th @3:15pm – Le Brun Brut Cidre de Bretegne, Le Brun Organic Cidre (demi-sec), Le Brun Cidre AOP Cornouaille. 3.       Calvados - Friday, Feb. 10th @ 1:30pm – Guillaume Drouin to present on his own and select a range of his Calvados and Pommeau. 4.       Grand Cider Tasting - Friday, Feb. 10th @ 5:15pm – All 3 French presenters on the panel. What is Pick Cider? The USACM is helping to promote cider by asking enthusiasts and commercial makers to use the #PickCider on Social Media. Contact Michelle McGrath Michelle McGrath Executive Director United States Association of Cider Makers (USACM) Cell: (503) 593 - 1716 email: michelle@ciderassociation.org Website - Facebook - Twitter - Instagram - LinkedIn  Mentions in this Chat Columbia Gorge Cider Society aka Gorge Society that has a Cider Route in OregonWashington State Columbia River Gorge area Cider Chat podcast episodes: 046: Going to CiderDays and 048: CiderDays2016 Schedule USACM's Cider Certification Program Find out more on Alan Stone's 2014 book Dorset Cider with An Excursion into the New Forest at the Cider Chat Resource Page More CiderDays Insider Tips Where to buy cider while attending CiderDays? Spirithaus Amherst MA River Valley Coop, Norhampton Ryan and Casey's Liquor Store, Greenfield   November 4th CiderMeetUP at The Root Cellar in Greenfield go to this event page and find out the scoop here! Mini scoop...it takes place from 6pm on. YOU can bring you OWN cider (pay a $5) corking fee and enjoy meeting new friends attending CiderDays. Go to this page to see the ciderchat.com show notes page with photos Please Help Support Cider Chat's (Ria's) trip to the International Hall of Gala Ciders. I am sure I won't have this trip paid off for a while and every little bit counts. Please donate today. Social Media company mentioned in this chat We Are Pr - helping small business manage social media Donate to Cider Chat! Help keep the chat thriving! Find this episode and all episodes at the page for Cider Chat's podcasts. Listen also at iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher (for Android), iHeartRadio and where ever you love to listen to podcasts. Follow this podcast on twitter @ciderchat  

Practising Self-Love with Marie Michelle McGrath Connect with Michelle at www.michellemariemcgrath.com Connect with Connie at www.conniechapman.com