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	Title	Issue
	WSU postharvest scientist joins USDA Dr. Chang-Lin Xiao helped identify a new pear and apple storage disorder during his WSU tenure.	Web 2011
	Heather Hansen honored for leadership through service Heather Hanson is executive director of Washington Friends of Farms and Forests. Geraldine Warner	Web 2011
	Apple breeder honored for leadership Dr. Kate Evans was formerly an apple and pear breeder at East Malling in England. Geraldine Warner	Web 2011
	Pear leader honored by Washington Hort Association Dick Woodin has led numerous Northwest pear industry groups. Geraldine Warner	Web 2011
	McFerson receives Silver Apple Jim McFerson has worked nationally to promote tree fruit research. Geraldine Warner	Web 2011
	MSU fruit specialist honored Eric Hanson has worked with berries and tree fruits. Richard Lehnert	Web 2011
	Ostenson honored for organic leadership Harold Ostenson was among the first organic tree fruit growers in Washington. Geraldine Warner	Web 2011
	Juice grape grower honored for service William Grabemeyer has a 2,500-acre diversified farm. Richard Lehnert	Web 2011
	They're tops in Michigan cider making Skip and Andy Sietsema built a new cider mill last year. Richard Lehnert	Web 2011
	Wally Heuser wins award from Michigan Farm Bureau Michigan Farm Bureau gave its 2011 Distinguished Service to Agriculture Award to Wallace Heuser, the Lawrence, Michigan, nurseryman, lauding him for his unparalleled contributions to the fruit industry. Richard Lehnert	Web 2011