Mario Miranda Sazo
Mario is American Fruit Grower® and Western Fruit Grower® magazines’ resident expert on Spanish horticultural training, technology, and innovation. He is a Fruit Extension specialist with the Cornell Cooperative Extension Lake Ontario Fruit Program.
Tips to Transition to an Apple Fruiting Wall System
By Mario Miranda Sazo|July 25, 2017
Follow these suggestions to make the move from a 3-D spindle-shaped canopy to a 2-D system using mechanical pruning.
Tips to Prune Smarter, Not Harder in Your Orchard
By Mario Miranda Sazo|January 31, 2017
Use this practical precision pruning exercise to help you and your employees.
Reducing Pruning Costs Through Mechanization
By Mario Miranda Sazo|September 30, 2015
Mechanical hedging can save you time and money, while increasing light into your canopy.
Mechanization Can Reduce Summer Pruning Costs
By Mario Miranda Sazo|August 11, 2015
In recent years, many apple growers have adopted the tall spindle system, planting at 3-feet-by-12-feet so that partial […]
Support The Future Of The Fruit Industry With An IFTA Young Grower Scholarship
By Mario Miranda Sazo|April 30, 2015
Help more young fruit growers attend important industry events, such as the International Fruit Tree Association’s annual conference.
How To Build A Highly Skilled Committed Spanish-Speaking Fruit Team
By Mario Miranda Sazo|January 4, 2015
Sometimes the smallest of gestures makes the biggest impact on your relationship with your employees.
How To Work Smarter, Not Harder In The Orchard
By Mario Miranda Sazo|July 11, 2014
Cornell Extension specialist offers advice to growers on how to maximize efficiency on your farm.
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