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American/Western Fruit Grower
November/December 2008
♦ COVER STORY: Go For It: A Washington tree fruit grower upholds a family tradition of pushing the envelope. More...
♦ BONUS COVERAGE: 2008 Variety Showcase More...


Fruit Growers News
November 2008
♦ High tunnels have helped England's sweet cherry growers successfully grow the crop, despite pressures from moist and windy conditions. More...


Good Fruit
November 1, 2008
♦ IFO FRANCE Variety Company Development: Bringing a new variety to commercialization involves a host of steps and activities ranging from field evaluation to variety promotion. A young French company focused on variety development has brought together all the facets under one roof. More...

 


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Growing with Cherries: Researchers at the International Fruit Tree Association conference offered tips on producing high-quality cherries.
By Win Cowgill (Reprinted from American/Western Fruit Grower, April 2008)

 

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American/Western Fruit Grower's CROP initiative is designed to challenge the U.S. fruit industry to fulfill its potential in an increasingly challenging environment. CROP will provide leadership for growers and an industry that must develop new mindsets and innovative strategies to produce great-tasting, high-quality fruit; reduce production costs; organize for market strength, and; promote environmental stewardship.

The Massachusetts Fruit Growers Association (MFGA) is a proponent of fruit growing in Massachusetts and New England. It's membership consists of commercial and hobby fruit growers, industry personnel, extension and university personnel, and other interested persons.

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The sweet smell of apples, the pleasant sound of a babbling brook, and the friendly attitude all characterize the warm atmosphere at Peaceful Valley Orchards. Located in Pittstown, a town known for fruit production for over one hundred years, Peaceful Valley Orchards is representative of one of America’s oldest traditions. New Clinton location opened April 2005.

The Orchard With a Difference -- The UMass Cold Spring Orchard is a research facility of UMass Amherst, is a place to buy delicious fruit, and is a great spot to enjoy a spectacular view of the Holyoke Mountain Range.

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NC-140 Regional Rootstock Research Project -- our goal to disseminate research information generated by pome fruit rootstock research projects throughout North America that are part of the NC-140 Regional Research Project.

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NECC-1009
Regional tree fruit cultivar evaluation Coordinating Committe. Formerly NE-183, Regional Apple Cultivar Evaluation Project.

 

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