Contemporary cideries are key to keeping heirloom apple varieties alive


The Shelton family farm in North Garden is home to approximately 250 varieties of apples, many of them Virginia heirlooms from past centuries. The farm orchard is one of 13 host farms for this year’s Meet Yer Eats Farm Tour. Photo by Andrea Hubbell.

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