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Rolling Out Pressing Matters: ACA Educational Webinar Series
One of the most consistent pieces of feedback we hear after CiderCon® is that the learning shouldn’t stop when the conference ends. While the annual gathering remains a cornerstone of our community, we know many cider professionals are looking for more opportunities to stay connected, ask questions, and keep building their knowledge throughout the year.
Starting this April, the American Cider Association is launching a new monthly webinar series designed to bring practical education to cider makers and industry professionals year-round.
Held on the Second Thursday of each month at 11:00AM PT/2:00PM ET, these live sessions will feature expert speakers, practical topics, and opportunities for Q&A. Each webinar will also be recorded and archived, creating a growing library of resources that members can access anytime.
For ACA members, the webinars will be available for $5 per session, while non-members can participate for $20. This also gives unlimited access to the recorded material in perpetuity.
Because the TTB could not join us in Providence this year, our webinar series will kick off with a FREE two-part program focusing on regulatory essentials for cider producers and including much of the content the team would have brought to CiderCon®. *Due to the evolving nature of regulatory guidance, these webinars will not be recorded.
April 9th, 2026
TTB Bootcamp Part 1: Labeling and Formulas
A practical guide to navigating TTB requirements for cider labels and formulas, including when formulas are required, common approval pitfalls, and tips to help producers move through the process more smoothly.
May 14th, 2026
TTB Bootcamp Part 2: Operations Reporting and Taxes
This session will cover key compliance responsibilities for cider producers, including operational reporting, excise tax obligations, and how to stay organized with federal requirements throughout the year.
These first sessions will set the stage for a broader series of monthly programs covering topics across production, orchard management, sales, marketing, policy, and emerging trends in the cider market.
By expanding educational programming beyond the annual conference, the ACA aims to make industry expertise more accessible—especially for members who may not be able to travel to CiderCon® but still want to stay connected to the latest conversations shaping cider.
Registration for the April and May sessions is now OPEN. Register with the links above. This series is designed to grow with the industry. ACA members are invited to suggest topics they’d like to see explored in future sessions. Please email jenn@ciderassociation.org if you would like to submit webinar topic suggestions.
Webinar: How Cideries Like Santa Cruz Cider Are Preventing Catastrophic Climate Change
There are a significant number of reasons why cideries like Santa Cruz Cider are looking to become more sustainable. Agriculture health, ingredient accessibility, customer engagement, preserving the bottom line, and protecting the planet are all driving cideries to focus on sustainability.
Join Jenny Morgan from Tradewater and Nicole Todd of Santa Cruz Cider Co. on June 6 at 10:00 AM Pacific for a discussion of the ways that Santa Cruz Cider committed themselves to sustainable action and how they came to partner with Tradewater.
We will also dive deeper into the high-impact climate projects that Tradewater leads and how each cidery can do their part to prevent catastrophic climate change.
Interested in learning how you can take action on sustainability in your cidery? Download this PDF with suggestions from Tradewater.
Our Speakers
Jenny Morgan joined Tradewater in 2022 as the Market Development Manager. In her role, she partners with organizations to help achieve carbon neutrality through sustainability consultation, emissions reduction, and the purchase of carbon credits. She operates under the belief that our most challenging problems cannot be solved by government and nonprofits alone – it requires a collective effort. She is passionate in changing the way we view business and industry to be both profitable and purposeful. Prior to joining Tradewater, Jenny has worked within the technology and hospitality sectors, and comes with 15+ years of experience in Business Operations, Market Development, Events, and Community Engagement. Outside of work, Jenny enjoys spending time with her family and friends hiking, running, swimming, and planning themed celebrations.
Nicole’s love for cider started with a truck bed full of ‘found’ apples in a nearby orchard. Having a passion for fermenting anything she could get her hands on, she started Santa Cruz Cider Co. in 2013 with the help of her husband and her sister. They have built the company from the ground up on a shoestring budget with a hands on approach. Nicole lives on a historic apple orchard in Santa Cruz county with her husband and two dogs.
