This week on Hard Core, trek through orchards with us to deepen your knowledge of the impact that farming practices, tourism, policy, and collaboration can have on farms and cidermakers.

Welcome to the final installment of The Farm Report's "Growing Beer" series. Today, Erin Fairbanks is talking local and regional ingredients with a wealth of New York state beer and agriculture guests.

On this week's Beer Sessions Radio, Jimmy Carbone and company are talking about the future of New York State beer, and legislation surrounding beer. Garrett Oliver, Brooklyn Brewery's brewmaster, is in the studio along with Brian Strumke of Stillwater Artisanal Ales.