Red Jacket Orchards looks for niches
The Nicholson family-Brian, left; Joe, Jr., center; and Mark-grow stone and pome fruit within a half-mile of Seneca Lake,
New York apple industry by numbers
Rank in apple producing states2 Number of apple growers700 Acres of apples45,000 Average crop, in bushels25 million Record 2004
Apricots of the East
With 30 acres of apricots, the Nicholsons are among the largest apricot growers east of the Rocky Mountains. Fully ripe,
Health claims need not be approved, but must be truthful
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration does not require producers of conventional foods, such as fruits and vegetables, to notify
New York fresh!
New York State's tree fruit industry, with its volume and history tied to processing, is in transition, moving more toward
Making the switch to fresh
It's not enough these days for tree fruit orchards to be productive. To remain competitive, they must also provide the
On-farm storage adds value to crop
Few tree fruit growers in the West have their own cold storage, as most deliver their fruit to the packing
Processed market gives grower flexibility
A stable apple processing market translates into stable production of processed apples, says a central New York State orchardist. "I'm
Promotion group touts health and nutrition
The New York Apple Association, charged with promoting fresh and processed apples, targets its efforts to educating in-state consumers about
Adding value takes many forms
Shifting focus from the wholesale market to retail sales and value-added products is helping some growers survive in a tough,