As Brian Greenplate walks the floor of his company, Precision Cut Industries, he takes time to personally address each employee, asking them about the pace of their work, their needs for the day or their upcoming holiday plans.

Kay Hollabaugh, 63, began working at Hollabaugh Bros., her family’s business, full-time in 1984 and became an owner and board member in 2007. Today she serves as treasurer of the family farm corporation and retail market and office manager.

The state House on Tuesday passed legislation that cider makers hope could raise the profile of Pennsylvania apple orchards and one of their most popular byproducts: hard cider.