Local Hero Profile: Artifact Cider Project
Artifact Cider Project is a quickly growing craft cidery producing hard ciders that are available in hundreds of retail outlets across the state. Now, five[...]
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Local orchards think peaches will rebound after last year’s crop-killing cold snap
The Recorder, April 28, 2017, By Richie Davis.
Pink, glorious pink!
A section of the hillside overlooking Clarkdale Fruit Farms in Deerfield looks like those pink pussycat[...]
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CDC to Celebrate 15th Anniversary
The Recorder, November 16, 2016, by Richie Davis. Real Pickles, Hillside Pizza and drinks from Artisan Beverage Cooperative will be among the “alumni” treats served[...]
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Cider Celebration to Sweeten Up the County
The Recorder, November 2, 2016, by Diane Broncaccio. No matter where you are in Franklin County this weekend, you’re never far from an apple or[...]
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Rep. Neal Hears Farmers’ Concerns
The Recorder, October 25, 2016, by Diane Broncaccio. COLRAIN — While this year’s apple harvest is in full swing, Pine Hill Orchard’s David Shearer is[...]
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Pick Your Own & Drink Your Own
Apple season is officially here! Come drink a cider on the very land where the apples were grown and pressed. Artifact Cider Project is excited to[...]
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Though Peaches were Sparse, This Year’s Apple Crop Comes Early
The Recorder, August 14, 2016, by Richie Davis. The first thing you notice at Clarkdale Fruit Farms is the absolute absence of peaches. Wiped out by a[...]
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Orchard Owners Report No Peaches Growing this Season Due to Winter Weather
The Recorder, July 7th, 2016, by Richie Davis. “Weird weather” is one thing, but no peaches this summer?
That’s the pits, for peach lovers and local peach[...]
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Apple Harvest Looking Good
The Recorder, September 6th, 2015, by Chris Curtis. David Shearer of Pine Hill Orchards in Colrain said that where his 70-acre orchard usually yields 30 bushels[...]
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Photos: A Tour of the Art in the Orchard in Easthampton
MassLive, August 21st, 2015, by Dave Roback. The Art in the Orchard exhibit at the Pine Hill Orchard features 28 three-dimensional outdoor works of art this[...]
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Savoring the Seasons: Grab a Bib…it’s Peach Season!
The Recorder, August 4th, 2015, by Mary McClintock. While you read today’s Recorder Food page, I’ll be camping at a music festival in the woods in[...]
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Farm to Table Beer Dinner – Stoneman Brewery
Stoneman Brewery’s first farm to table beer-paired dinner. Featuring meets, veggies, cheeses, bread and beer all from the Valley Limited tickets available for sale now…please[...]
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