A Taste of History at Uncle John's Cider Mill

Where do you go to get some great cider? Look no further than Uncle John's Cider Mill. Mike Beck, co-owner of Uncle John's Cider Mill in St. Johns, Michigan. Mike shares the history and transformation of the family farm from a wholesale apple producer to a retail destination featuring apple cider, hard cider, and various family activities. He also discusses the impact of changing consumer habits, the expansion of the farm into a major attraction with events and amenities, and the challenges and rewards of maintaining the business through generations.Address:8614 US-127St Johns, MI 48879Links:Uncle John's Cider Mill Website: https://www.ujcidermill.com/Uncle John's Cider Mill Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UJCiderMill/Subscribe to our Email Newsletter: https://totalmichigan.com/join/Find us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/totalmichiganWatch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@totalmichiganShow Notes:00:00 The Changing Apple Market in the 60s and 70s00:32 Introduction to Total Michigan and Uncle John's Cider Mill01:12 Meet Mike Beck: Fifth Generation Farmer02:23 The History of Uncle John's Cider Mill07:26 Expanding the Farm: From Cider to Amusement Park09:42 The Rise of Hard Cider11:23 Managing the Seasonal Rush17:52 Community Engagement and Events19:28 The Famous Corn Maze22:32 Award-Winning Cider and Hard Cider24:52 Visiting Uncle John's Cider Mill25:44 Conclusion and Contact InformationMentioned in this episode:NWF AdVisit Our Sponsor: The National Wildlife Federation Great Lakes Chapter is working hard to protect what Michiganders love and that is our great outdoors. Learn more about threats facing all Michiganders and what the NWF is fighting for at https://nwf.org/greatlakes