Orchard donates millions to missions
Over the past 18 years, Broetje Orchards, near Prescott, Washington, has donated around $47 million to mission projects around the
Variety pioneer
Ralph Broetje is converting part of his orchard to organic. Ralph Broetje's interest in new apple varieties has never waned.
Economic uncertainty
Tree fruit nurseries are wondering how the global economic recession might affect a recent apple-planting boom in Washington. "I think
Orchard renovation
Good returns on apples the last couple of seasons appear to have fueled sales of nursery trees. Nurseries say growers
Good Point – Desmond O’Rourke
Most economic slowdowns have little measurable impact on the demand for fresh fruits. In rich countries like the United States
Sustainability standards
As development of a national standard for sustainable agriculture moves forward, the Northwest Horticultural Council is following the process by