With the wine industry facing a downturn, a Sebastopol farmer is betting on a major resurgence for local apple growers. According to the Press Democrat, Gold Ridge Organic Farms owner Brooke Hazen has announced plans to open a 20,000-square-foot apple pressing facility in Santa Rosa this October. The plant will process up to 50 tons of organic fruit daily for juice, cider, and vinegar, filling a critical void as mega-processor Manzana prepares t…
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