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  • January 1st 2011 Issue
  • Story by Melissa Hansen
  • Advocate for breeding program

    John Carter is credited with helping restart WSU’s cherry breeding program.

    John Carter is known for his relentless dedication to goals. Oregon grower John Carter has been involved in cherry industry trade groups and activities. But the one thing that stands out when talking to people about Carter is his passion for research, and, in particular, a Pacific ­Northwest cherry breeding program. Pasco, Washington, tree fruit grower Denny Hayden and member of the Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission, identified Carter as one of the key leaders, “front and center,” at annual cherry research reviews. The reviews are joint meetings of cherry growers and researchers from Washington, Oregon, and California held annually […]

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