Many fruit growers know Paul Rood. The Covert, Michigan, fruit grower is a frequent traveler on International Fruit Tree Association trips, where his opinions are carefully presented and attentively listened to. He travels extensively to other scientific symposia as well, and he’s been all over the world. His 125-acre farm has 40 acres devoted to pears, 10 to apples, and about 20 to plums. One important part of the Rood Fruit Farm operation is the shortage of winter work. Winter is for travel and study. Pear pruning starts in November, after the fruit is marketed. And by December, he’s ready […]