Family business finds niche
The Tonnemakers say industry consolidation has left opportunities for small operators to sell directly to consumers.
Guest worker summit planned for labor conference
A half-day summit on how seasonal employers can best use the federal H-2A guest worker program to obtain a legal
A common sense organic approach
Silver Apple Award winner Ray Fuller approaches organic production from a scientific point of view.
No ban on small cherries
Dr. Desmond O’Rourke speaking in Wenatchee, Wash. (TJ Mullinax/Good Fruit Grower) Washington’s fresh cherry packers will continue to
Entrepreneur focuses on apple picking
WSU graduate student Mark De Kleine is exploring ways to remove apples from the tree more quickly.
Feedback wanted on Washington’s consolidation plan
Four Washington tree fruit industry organizations will consolidate next summer, and the question now is how best to do it,
Hort Association bestows honors
Kent Christensen, president of Independent Warehouse, Inc., in Dryden, Washington, received the Washington State Horticultural Association’s Silver Pear Award during the association’s annual meeting in December.
Grower comments wanted
Consolidation task force seeks input.
Lottery planned for WA 38
Washington State University expects big demand for trees of its latest apple release.
Entrepreneur focuses on apple picking
WSU graduate student Mark De Kleine is exploring ways to remove apples from the tree more quickly.