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ASSEMBLYWOMAN DONNA LUPARDO HONORS 10 YEARS OF
THE NEW YORK CIDER ASSOCIATION AT STONE RIDGE ORCHARD
(Stone Ridge, NY_July 21, 2025) – This past Saturday, Assemblymember Donna Lupardo (123rd AD) joined New York Cider Association Executive Director Scott Ramsey and founding member Elizabeth Ryan of Hudson Valley Farmhouse Cider to commemorate a decade of progress for New York’s cider industry. The gathering took place at the historic Stone Ridge Orchard, owned by Elizabeth Ryan, one of the state’s pioneering cider producers, to celebrate a resolution introduced by Assemblywoman Lupardo in the New York State Assembly recognizing the 10th anniversary of the New York Cider Association.
“Here’s to the NY Cider Association on their 10th Anniversary!” said Assemblymember Lupardo. “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. 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. 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,” says Elizabeth Ryan, owner of Hudson Valley Farmhouse Cider and a founding member of the Association.
Scott Ramsey, New York Cider Association Executive Director Cider added, “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. 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.”
About the New York Cider Association
Founded in 2015 and celebrating ten years, the New York Cider Association is dedicated to cultivating the NY Cider industry by elevating the awareness, quality, and accessibility of NY Cider. Representing a diverse network of cider makers, growers, and industry stakeholders, NYCA advocates for policies that support the industry, fosters education, and promotes NY Cider as a premier craft beverage. For more information, visit www.newyorkcider.org
