The grass in the drive row of an orchard is a free resource that growers might be able to use to improve the sustainability of their operations, says Harold Huntley of Warren Morgan Orchards in Quincy, Washington. In an effort to adopt more sustainable farming practices, Warren Morgan Orchards tries to evaluate practices objectively to determine if they are not just economically feasible, but economically justifiable, as well as environmentally sound, and socially equitable, Huntley explained during the Washington State Horticultural Association’s annual meeting in Wenatchee. When looking at the environmental aspect, he considers if there’s a better or more […]