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Fruit crops and nut trees can add diversity to any farm or garden. Find information about growing and marketing unique fruits and nuts crops.
Crop Production
Oregon State University. Oregon Small Farms.
Several sources of research and educational information about vegetables, fruits, nuts and other crops compiled by topics including Tree Fruits and Nuts and Berries and Grapes.
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Commodities and Products: Fruits
Agricultural Marketing Resource Center.
A compilation of marketing and business information for a variety of fruit crops including apples, apricots, avocado, berries, citrus, grapes, olives, peaches, pears, plums and pomegrantes.
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Commodities and Products: Nuts
Agricultural Marketing Resource Center.
A compilation of marketing and business information for a variety of nut crops including almonds, chestnuts, pecans, pine nuts, pistachios and walnuts.
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North American Fruit Explorers
North American Fruit Explorers, Inc.
An organization based in the United States and Canada devoted to the discovery, cultivation and appreciation of superior varieties of fruits and nuts. They offer POMONA, a quarterly journal of member submitted articles, a lending library and nursery/supply source lists.
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California Rare Fruit Growers Home Page
California Rare Fruit Growers, Inc.
Provides information on subtropical and tropical fruits. Fruit list provides cultural data for more than 700 individual fruits. Offers Q & A service and a list of member nurseries and fruit sources.
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Northern Nut Growers Association
Northern Nut Growers Association, Inc.
An organization for people interested in growing nut trees. They offer experts, articles, nursery and supply sources, a cultivar inventory, a lending library and more.
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Sustainable Viticulture
USDA. NAL. Alternative Farming Systems Information Center.
A selection of informative resources about grape production focusing on organic and other environmentally-friendly practices from industry, government and academic organizations. General grape production information from the most productive grape growing states is also included.
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Last Modified: Jun 4, 2008  
Alternative Crops and Plants
    Specialty, Heirloom and Ethnic Fruits and Vegetables
 
					   Ethnic Crops
 
					   Fruits and Nuts
 
					   Heirloom Varieties
 
					   Vegetables and Mushrooms
    Alternative Grains and Field Crops
    Medicinal and Culinary Herbs
    Industrial, Energy, and Non-food Crops
    Agroforestry
    Native Plants and Ecofriendly Landscaping
    Ornamental and Nursery Crops
    Seeds and Plant Breeding
    Post-harvest Handling and Processing
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