While Harold Copple managed the Apple Commision between 1947 and 1957, most of the apples produced in Washington were Winesap. During that period, the commission hired a larger, year-round merchandising staff of up to 12 people to work with retailers across the country. Formation of a Washington apple promotion program 75 years ago was deemed essential for the survival of the industry. The first rail carload of apples from Yakima was shipped in 1894, and Wenatchee’s first carload was shipped seven years later. By 1920, the state was producing around 20 million boxes annually, but not always selling them at […]