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Cameron Fries of White Heron Cellars was one of several who worked to create the
Not your typical nursery
Markus Freepons of Northwest Vinifera, showed his grape callusing pits during a field day held
Worried about labor
Steve Hunt, the incoming president of the Michigan State Horticultural Society, grows only one kind
Borton Fruit turns 100
A fourth generation will honor the family’s values and heritage.
Transition brings uncertainty
Kevin Moore Courtesy of University of Missouri, Columbia In a family farm business, there’s often
The no-family dilemma
You’ve invested your life in building a vineyard, winery, or other agricultural enterprise, producing a
Tips for succession planning
Bob Betz and Steve Griessel offer these suggestions to growers, winemakers, and others involved in
Information is key
As incoming president of the Washington State Horticultural Association, Jeff Cleveringa hopes to strengthen the
Des Layne joins WSU
Desmond Layne Washington State University has appointed Dr. Desmond Layne, a professor at
New director
Soil Scientist Dr. Rich Koenig has been appointed associate dean and director of Washington State
Students follow grapes from berry to bottle
During the second week of class, having had just two lectures to learn about safety
Good Stuff
New Zealand’s Tow and Blow Tow and Blow is a portable wind machine developed in
Growing great learners
Royal City School District Superintendent Rose Search and Cliff Plath of Washington Fruit and
U.S. cider takes U.K. honors
Snowdrift cidery makes several blends of cider and perry. Perry is made from pears.Geraldine
Affecting lives through education
Xochitl Velazquez received the CCM scholarship from the Washington Apple Education Foundation, which helped
Fireblight expert retires
Larry Pusey has used crab apples for his fireblight studies, as they can be manipulated
Looking for a bipartisan solution
Apple harvest season last year brought home to Dale Foreman just how important a reliable
The ciders of Quebec
In Canada’s Quebec province, the word cider means only one thing—fermented apple juice. You don’t
Lake Chelan sparkles
Julie Pittsinger checks on her four-year-old planting of Pinot Meunier, one of the grapes traditionally
The Kings of Flint
This lot was cleared of trash and a cover crop established to prepare it
Urban orchards
The Fruit Tree Planting Foundation depends on local volunteers not only to plant the
Merging two cultures
During the early cherry season, West Mathison, president of Stemilt Growers, Inc., Wenatchee, Washington, spends
In the Box
This planting off Lateral A in Wapato, Washington, caught the eye of Luke Anderson,
Bob Koehler promoted by Pear Bureau
The Pear Bureau Northwest has promoted Bob Koehler to lead regional marketing manager. In this
Land-grant pioneer
At Michigan State University, “the pioneer land-grant university,” the pioneering spirit lives on, but it
Land-grant pride in Vermont
Many land-grant university campuses have a landmark building called Morrill Hall. There are Morrill Halls
Pillars of agriculture
American farmers can call up images from two very different historical threads when describing themselves.
Going without sulfites
Greg Powers knows viticulture and enology from the ground up and was manager for the
Finding a better way
All of the vines at Badger Mountain Vineyard are trained to the Scott-Henry trellis system.
Head of the class
The Young Apple Leaders of 2012 are, back row left to right, Sarah Dressell, Sara
Need a lawyer?
A group of Young Leaders listens to Don Kraemer, acting deputy director of the FDA
Lone organic grower finds it tough
Most of Owens’s orchards are surrounded by mature timber. On this mountain, he has three
Eastern organic apples
Until now, Owens has worked with orchards established conventionally and converted to organic. This year,
Eye-to-eye with consumers
The bin porch offers customers a wide choice, and they can buy any mixture at
Last Bite–From refugee to cherry breeder
Dr. Charles Lapins selected the Lapins cherry more than 40 years ago. Charles Lapins came
Parallel PEAKS
Orchardist John McQuaig hopes hisbook will help people hold onto their dreams and keep heading
A flair for selling fruit
Left: Sidney Kuhn, 32, owns the direct marketing arm of Kuhn Orchards. Right: David Wenk
New generation finds marketing niche
Sidney, left, her father David, and Katy Lesser Clowney sort apples that have come back
Retail is cool
Ben, 26, carries on the transition from growing fruit for processing to growing fruit for
In The Box
Brothers Mark, Ted, David, and John Rice were named Good Fruit Growers of the Year
Honoree is a survivor
Rob Andrews, holding what was once a Merlot vine, said they wasted no time reworking
Good Job
Lewis receives Latino award Karen Lewis, Washington State University tree fruit regional extension specialist, has
Outlook improves for N.C. growers
It took some land leveling to make a place for the Apple Wedge packing house.
In the box
Good Fruit Growers of the Year Dear Good Fruit Grower: For some in Washington State,
Challenges lead to changes
David Rice is president of Rice Fruit Company and manager of packing and storage operations.
Quality fruit is Rice heritage
Mark Rice chose to go with Kiku, a high quality Fuji fruit strain that is
The time is right
Lunch is often a Rice family affair, as several members work in the office or
Hort leaders discuss top issues of coming year
David Douglas President, Washington State Horticultural AssociationDavid Douglas, 37, works for the family growing and
Committee nominations
Nominations for board positions with several Pacific Northwest fruit industry groups will be held during
What changes will you make in 2012?
Many growers, particularly on the West Coast, didn’t have enough workers to pick their fruit