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Apple Revival: New Press for Northern CA Farmers | San Jose News
Brooke Hazen is betting big on Northern California’s apple revival with a brand-new 20,000-square-foot pressing facility set to open this fall in Santa Rosa—designed to empower small farmers, cut costs, and revive a once-overlooked industry. With rising blight and fuel prices squeezing growers, Hazen’s state-of-the-art plant will process apples into juice, cider, and vinegar while creating 15–20 jobs. Already equipped for juice production and ready to scale, the facility aims to launch a branded product line and foster a collaborative network among farmers. As wine’s grip loosens, Hazen and…
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