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This resolution commemorates the 10th anniversary of the New York Cider Association, recognizing its significant contributions to the state's agricultural and economic landscape. Founded in 2015, the Association serves as a collective voice for apple growers and cidermakers in New York State, focusing on education, research, and market development for the hard cider industry. The resolution highlights the economic impact of the cider industry, which generates over $1.7 billion annually, supports more than 3,000 jobs, and includes over 125 licensed producers. It also emphasizes New York's status as the second-largest apple-growing state, known for diverse and creative cider production. The resolution celebrates the Association's recent legislative achievement of enabling direct-to-consumer intrastate shipment of cider and acknowledges the members' commitment to excellence in their craft. By passing this resolution, the Legislative Body formally recognizes the New York Cider Association's contributions to the local and state economies and its role in enhancing the quality of life in New York State.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K608