Samascott Orchards Cleaning Up After Barn Fire
Restoring Business Operations
Apples, cider, eggs, and baked goods produced by Samascott Orchards are back on the shelves at its Garden Market. The restock comes after explosions caused by a fire destroyed the orchard’s main barn last week.
Business Partners Applaud Quick Recovery
The Samascotts wasted no time getting their business back up and running to the applause of their business partners. “We probably purchase from five different apple orchards. The supply of apples from Samascott has been over the years, probably 50%,” described Amy Klein, CEO of Capital Roots.
Capital Roots supplies apples to schools in more than a dozen counties. Klein said that sourcing produce locally helps reinvest into the Capital Region’s health and economy. “Our local farms are critical to ensuring that we have good food on our tables year-round.”
Partnership with Nine Pin Ciderworks
Samascott apples also get turned into cider for Nine Pin Ciderworks. In a statement to NEWS10’s Anthony Krolikowski, the co-founders sent the following:
We join the Samascott Orchards extended family in their battle towards restoration after the devastating January 7th fire & wind event that flattened the main barn in Kinderhook, NY, and destroyed the critical business assets that were stored there. Samascott Orchards has been a highly valued partner of ours since Nine Pin’s inception, and our two agri-businesses work together daily to bring value-added cider products to Nine Pin’s customer base. Resiliency is the name of the game and both our teams have what it will take to move forward and recover, step by step. Remember to shop local and support New York farms.
Alejandro del Peral and Sonya del Peral, co-founders of Nine Pin Ciderworks.
Rebuilding and Recovery
The Samascotts plan to rebuild after a month or two of clearing debris. They are not accepting donations but instead encouraging customers to buy their products.
Conclusion
Samascott Orchards’ quick recovery is a testament to the resilience of local businesses. Their commitment to providing high-quality products and supporting the local economy is inspiring. As the community comes together to support the orchard, it’s clear that the spirit of entrepreneurship and community will prevail.
FAQs
Q: What happened to Samascott Orchards’ main barn?
A: The main barn was destroyed in a fire and wind event on January 7th.
Q: How is Samascott Orchards recovering from the fire?
A: The orchard is clearing debris and planning to rebuild in a month or two. They are not accepting donations but instead encouraging customers to buy their products.
Q: What is the impact of the fire on Samascott Orchards’ business operations?
A: The fire destroyed critical business assets, but the orchard has quickly restocked its shelves and is back to producing apples, cider, eggs, and baked goods.
Q: How can I support Samascott Orchards?
A: You can support Samascott Orchards by buying their products at their Garden Market or through their partners, such as Capital Roots and Nine Pin Ciderworks.
