Ethan Quinn

About

I am an aspiring cider maker with five years of experience in agro-ecological research. As a research technician I have loved exporing the hidden complexity of streams and soil, as well as how they influence the food and environment we experience every day. I am now hoping to apply this experience to more artistic (and delicious!) pursuits of cider production. Long term, I plan to pursue my own cider operation on the West Coast, and I am excited to learn as much as I can about high-quality fermentation while living here in the Finger Lakes.

Work

South Hill Cider

Ithaca, NY May 2026 - Current

I am now working in the cellar and orchards with Steve Salin at South hill cider, trying to learn the process of cidermaking from soil to glass. You can also find me serving tastings at the Ithaca Farmer's Market on Saturdays when in season.

Finger Lakes Cider House

Ithaca, NY April 2026 - Current

In addition to my work with South Hill, I have been working in the taproom and cider production at Finger Lakes Cider House. It has been exciting to work with my two favorite producers in the area, and I'm still helping behind the bar on Fridays.

Cornell University

Ithaca, NY Jan 2024 - Jan 2026

I worked in Clare Casteel's lab and my main project focused on the effect of compost on plant defenses. This involed working with a network of New York, organic farmers and running experiments with kale grown in different field soil microbiomes and fertilizer treatments to observe the effects on plant chemistry and aphids performance.

University of Portland

Ithaca, NY Jan 2024 - Jan 2026

My work in college was mostly focused on wetland restorations and stream health assesment. I helped design a protocol for DNA sequencing of stream algae for water quality assesment, and worked on a project evaluating the effects of restoration efforts in a wetland near campus. Sharing a lab with a microbiology research group also drew me into a fascination with soil ecology.

Earthwise Landscaping

Ashland, OR 2019 and 2020 Summers

In the summers after my senior year of highschool and freshman year of college, I worked to build and maintain ecologically mindful gardens wilder spaces in the Rogue Valley.

Art

My work has mostly been in printmaking, painting, fiber arts, and photography. I take most of my inspiration from the ecosystems I live, work, and travel in and I have enjoyed exploring forests and wetlands of central NY in the past few years. Please reach out if you are interested in any prints or have a custom request!

Prints

Paintings

Graphite and Ink

Fiber Arts

Photography

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Contact

Email is the best way to get in touch with me. Feel free to reach out through the online portal below and I will get back as soon as I can.

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