Re: Apple press

Good Morning!

So great to hear from you, Lloyd! Our friends Kelsi from Soil and Soul Farm is staying at my house for a few days as I send this! Copper Harbor LOVE!

The apples here are also so abundant this year-- there have sure been some delicious forest walks lately. I, unfortunately, don't have a good recommendation right now, but I bet if you send a quick email to the Michigan Farm to School Listserv (mifarmtoschool@list.msu.edu ) you could crowd source some great suggestions!

Good luck, I am keeping my fingers crossed for you too! :) 

May Tsupros  (they/them)

Director, Farm to Institution Programs 

Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems 

College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Natural Resources Building, Room 312A

480 Wilson Rd., East Lansing MI

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From: Lloyd Wescoat <lwescoat@mtu.edu>
Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2026 10:29 AM
To: Palmer, Abbey <palmerab@msu.edu>
Cc: Tsupros, May <tsupros1@msu.edu>
Subject: Re: Apple press

 

Thanks, Abbey!  I don't think their budget is that large, but stainless is a good suggestion.  Fingers crossed they can find the right fit.

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Lloyd Wescoat

Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative

http://lakesuperiorstewardship.org/ 

On Thu, Sep 10, 2026 at 10:26 AM Palmer, Abbey <palmerab@msu.edu> wrote:

I'm asking Gabe Trader, who I think purchased one, which one she got and if she likes it. I think a main consideration is to get stainless when possible for cleaning. But it adds to expense big time -- a Lehman's stainless press is $1500. 

Best,

Abbey Palmer

(she/her/hers)

Michigan State University

Extension Educator

Upper Peninsula Research and Extension Center

Michigan State University

E3774 University Drive

PO Box 168

Chatham, MI 49816

906-439-5066

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From: Lloyd Wescoat <lwescoat@mtu.edu>
Sent: Wednesday, 09 September 2026 22:51:51
To: Palmer, Abbey <palmerab@msu.edu>; Tsupros, May <tsupros1@msu.edu>
Subject: Apple press

 

I’m working with a HS group that is interested in purchasing an apple press

(Hand crank with masher).  Can either of you recommend a reliable one?  There are so many on the market that it is hard to know where to start.

Thanks!  There are LOADS of apples on the trees this year!!

Lloyd 

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Lloyd Wescoat

Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative

http://lakesuperiorstewardship.org/