Thank you for expressing interest in extending your H-2B Visa at the Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard for our upcoming 2026 season!
We have openings in both of our Store Clerk Worker and Snack Barn Worker positions starting around May 1 and ending in mid to late November.
If your I797 expires after May you may be considered for an extension.
Situated in rural Upstate New York, just three miles from the renowned resort town of Cooperstown, our seasonal business thrives during various periods throughout the year. During the summer, we cater to visitors primarily drawn to the nearby National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, as well as participants in two tournament-style baseball camps that attract teams from across the country.
Our busiest months, September and October, coincide with the apple harvest season in New York, the second-largest apple-producing state in America. Fall weekends are particularly vibrant, while weekdays are dedicated to preparing for the upcoming weekend's bustling sales.
To get a glimpse of our lively fall operation, please follow this link: Mill Video
At the Mill, we offer extensions for Snack Barn Workers and Shop Clerks from late April through early to late November. The Snack Barn, our Foodservice Outlet, goes beyond traditional snacks, featuring pre-prepared items that require heating and careful temperature management. We've streamlined our menu for efficient service without compromising on quality. Orders are placed at two walk-up windows, and customers are alerted with a pager when their order is ready for pick-up. Explore our Snack Barn
Our Mill Store, where Shop Clerks work, encompasses a gourmet food marketplace and a Farm Winery Tasting room. Shop Clerks are involved in various tasks, including stocking shelves, assisting customers, processing orders, and participating in the tasting room. We also have a production room for cheese cutting, fudge and bakery production, and portioning bulk foods. Explore our Mill Store and Tasting Room
Our current operating hours are from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
We provide housing in two adjacent residences, each equipped with full kitchen facilities, two bathrooms, upgraded high-speed internet, and, in most cases, private bedrooms. Workers are responsible for heating fuel and electric costs. We take pride in our accommodations and encourage you to reach out to our current workers for confirmation.
Living in close proximity to Cooperstown also presents opportunities for additional work outside your extension at the Mill.
Please e-mail your resume and contact informtion to Manager, Brian Gilbert at Brian@flycreekcidermill.com.
We sincerely hope you will consider extending your stay with us this season. Feel free to submit your resume or inquire further about the exciting opportunities at the Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard!
Rates of Pay for new 2026 Extension Workers:
Shop Clerk Job Order with pay rate and housing fee
Snack Barn Job Order with pay rate and housing fee
Things we will need to know from you..
1. how may extensions do you have left?
2. When does your current extension end?
3. What is the issuing date of your original H-2B Visa
If you are chosen to extend with us this is the link for the H-2B Extension information we will need.... link to form
For a good feel about what the Mill is all about...Visit our YouTube Channel
This year we pulled group C for our Shop Clerks and group E for our Snack Barn Workers. Processing for Group C will likely start at the end of February and Group E will likely start at the end of March.
We were recently featured in a documentary to promote the Goldman Sachs' 10,o0o Small Businesses Program. Our owner, Bill Michaels, is an alumni of the program graduating in 2019. The Mill is featured in middle of the documentary. It will give you a good feel for the business and the community.
