Education

Learning is a life-long process. Gathered below is further information about our farm, family, products and resources available to learn about agriculture and food.

Videos

http://youtu.be/QpFu5RKBdfk

http://youtu.be/78yTb2UDlTc

http://youtu.be/6nAIQfOLyeg

http://youtu.be/bM2fivRR4qY

 

Ryan Hanrahan, NBC30 Weatherman visited Bishop’s to learn about winemaking from Winemaker Keith Bishop.

http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/syndication?id=71550877&path=%2Fnews%2Fgreen

Cider Facts

  • Each gallon of apple cider weighs 8 lbs. and contains the juice of over 40 medium-sized apples.
  • An average apple weighs 3 to 4 ounces.
  • A bushel of apples weighs 40 pounds.
  • We pick apples into 15-bushel bins to store in our coolers at 34 degrees.
  • How many apples are in an 8 oz. glass of cider?
    • Answer: 2.5 medium-sized apples!

Links
Apple Recipes, Growing Facts and All About New England Apples

Connecticut Wine Trail