Tori Cidery – Pärnu County Farmer of the Year 2026

We are delighted and honoured to share some good news: at the 2026 C. R. Jakobson Awards, the Association of Pärnu County Municipalities named Karmo and Veranika Haas “Pärnu County Farmer of the Year”. The award ceremony took place on 14 August at the mill of the Kurgja Farm Museum.

Carl Robert Jakobson was a leading figure of the Estonian national awakening who saw the education of Estonian farmers and good farming as some of the most important work of all. Receiving the award that bears his name is special to us – it means that our work on the edge of Soomaa is noticed and valued.

From apple tree to bottle
Tori Cidery began in 2014, when our family moved to the grandparents’ farm. Today we tend almost 10 hectares of organic apple orchard and do everything ourselves – from propagating and grafting the apple trees to bottling the drinks. This harvest becomes our organic ciders, fruit and sparkling wines, spirits and non-alcoholic drinks.

Thank you!
Our heartfelt thanks go to the Association of Pärnu County Municipalities and everyone who nominated us. Thank you also to our customers, guests and partners – without you this recognition would not have been possible. Congratulations to all of this year’s laureates!

Come and see how cider is made on the edge of Soomaa – book a visit or browse our products in the e-shop.

Source: Pärnumaa Omavalitsuste Liit – „Pärnumaa 2026. aasta kaunid kodud ning C. R. Jakobsoni preemiate saajad on selgunud“ (22.06.2026)