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Michigan Made: The Legacy of Robinette’s Apple Haus and Winery
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What does it take to run a top Michigan Apple Cider Destination? Meet Allan Robinette of Robinette's Apple Haus and Winery. Allan shares insights into the time sacrifices and challenges of managing a farm and business, the history of his family's farm since 1911, and the diversification strategies that have helped the business thrive, including adding a winery and various agritourism activities.
Links:
Robinette's Website: https://robinettes.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Robinettes/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robinettesapplehaus/
Address:
3142 4 Mile Rd NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
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Show Notes:
00:00 Introduction
01:00 Meet Allan Robinette
02:38 The History of Robinette's Apple Haus
07:01 Challenges of Farming and Business Management
08:27 Retail Transformation and Diversification
10:21 Year-Round Operations and Customer Engagement
17:54 Expanding Offerings: Wine, Hard Cider, and More
20:23 U-Pick and Seasonal Activities
27:58 Conclusion and Contact Information
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