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Montana apples
The Swanson family’s Mountain View Apple Orchards is located in the Bitterroot Valley, where pioneers
Good Stuff
Owners change at Burrows Tractor John Riel, who joined Burrows Tractor Company in Yakima, Washington,
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New AgWeatherNet director Dr. Gerrit Hoogenboom, a professor of agrometeorology and crop modeling, has been
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E.W. Brandt & Sons, Inc., of Parker, Washington, has announced a change in leadership roles
Obituaries
Albert Ravenholt was a visionary. In 1968, he and founding Sagemoor Farms partner Alec Bayless
In The Box
As a long-time subscriber to the Good Fruit Grower, I continue to be disappointed by
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WSU team writes “best paper” Washington State University Extension enologist Jim Harbertson and colleagues received
Wanted: Endangered apples
Walking through the Maine Heritage Orchard in Unity, Maine, is like walking through a Noah’s
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Harold Thome is Pomesters’ Fruit Man of the Year Harold Thome, a fourth-generation apple grower
Like firecrackers for the 4th of July
Hoxsie’s Farm Market is ideally located to serve a million tourists during the week of
Meeting the organic challenge
Harry and Jackie Hoch (center) gather in their orchard for a family photo on Easter
Last Bite–From doctor to farmer
The altimeter on John Kloeber’s label at right shows an altitude of 1,500 feet, a
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Apple Blossom Queen Margaret Robinson presented a plaque to WSU Extension Educator Tim Smith when he
Good Point–Washington fruit industry scholarships change lives
Yadira Castaneda recently received the Jacque McDougall Memorial Scholarship, funded by McDougall and Sons of
Renewal on the Ridge
Orchardists on Fruit Ridge northwest of Grand Rapids, Michigan, suffered mightily when the market for
In the Box
Dear Good Fruit Grower: As the oldest grandchild of Arden Harris and daughter of Ardenvoir
Grove to Receive Extension Award
Dr. Gary Grove, Washington State University plant pathologist, will receive the American Phytopathological Society’s Excellence
Chamberlain Leads Growers
Lynne Chamberlain was elected 2010 chair of the board of directors of the Washington Association
It just got out of hand
Phil Brown Welding officially started business in 1964, after some years as an unofficial provider
IFTA Board Adds New Members
Three new directors were elected to the board of the International Tree Fruit Association during
Charles L. “Charlie” Bennett 1945-2010
Charles L. "Charlie" Bennett, 64, who spent his career working on the rootstock development program
Lonnie Alvin Conner, 1925–2010
Pasco, Washington, juice grape grower Lonnie Conner, who devoted much of his life to industry
IFTA Makes Awards to Key People
The International Fruit Tree Association gave awards during the winter conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan,
Conversations with the city
Orchardists represent a sliver of American agriculture. Most of our nation's farmers grow field crops
Last Bite – From timber to apples
Arden Harris was a member of a family that pioneered in the development of the
A grand dream
Grand Rêve Estate Vineyard sits high above Col Solare Winery on Washington State's Red Mountain,
Last Bite – A double-duty fruit box label
The ranch house still exists but the sign identifying the property, which was unusual for
Growing tomorrow’s leaders
Noel Mathison (with beard) makes a point during a Class 32 seminar. What does Washington
New AVA has historic roots
One of the original vines planted in 1917 by William Bridgeman, still in production today.
Big goal
Operating seven casinos in Chile evidently wasn’t enough of a gamble for the owner of
Cherries with a challenge
Chilean cherry grower Pablo Garcés (fourth from left) is general manager and part owner of
Seeking strength in adversity
The disastrous 2009 Northwest cherry deal could be a catalyst for change, resulting in a
Service is an education
im and Rena Doornink of Parker, Washington, have been named Good Fruit Growers of the
Strategies for Success
Jim and Rena Doornink planted this block of Jazz apples last spring. Jazz will fill
Family branches into organics
Alberto Carleti planted this hillside orchard after seeing orchards in Sunnyside, Washington. Argentine cherry grower
Ready for change
As the new president, John Verbrugge will lead Washington's Horticultural Association into more involvement with
Video touts fruit industry jobs
Jobs in the tree fruit industry aren't limited to the obvious ones of picking or
Last Bite – The Land of the Yakamas
Cowin paid careful attention to marketing, and his high-quality fruit stood out in the marketplace.
Embracing change
Laura Mrachek works to make a difference in the tree fruit industry. Laura Mrachek, retiring
Last Bite – Groceries, politics, land, fruit
Walter Bolinger became a fruit grower and packer after working for many years as a
Industry veteran is new CEO
With more than 30 years' experience in all aspects of the tree fruit industry, Keith
Good Job – November
Mathews CEO at FirstFruits Keith Mathews, former executive director of the Yakima Valley Growers-Shippers Association,
Quick Bites – November
Teeple chairs USApple John Teeple of Teeple Farms, Inc., Wolcott, New York, chairs the U.S.
Quick Bites
Big Gala crop The Washington State apple industry expects to harvest 107 million boxes of
In the Box
Dear Good Fruit Grower: There is not enough space in your publication to praise, brag,
Good Point – Jennifer Witherbee
It's almost time to send the Washington Apple Education Foundation's 2009 crop of scholarship winners
Hot spot for Pinot Noir
Lois and Mike Thiede's Ginkgo Forest Winery is near the Petrified Ginkgo Forest State Park.
Wine with a cause
Winery owners Stacy Lill (left) and Kathy Johanson provide mentoring and scholarships for young women.
Sweet Skylar Rae
Skylar Rae cherries about a week before harvest. In tests, the soluble solids have been
From wines to spirits
Rusty Figgins plans to be selling apple eau-de-vie and other clear, unaged brandy products later