American and Western Fruit Grower August 2014
In This Issue
A Look At Evans Fruit Company Through The Years
2014 Apple Growers of The Year Bill and Jeannette Evans share photos from the early days of Evans Fruit Company.
4 Creative Ideas For Your Farm’s Direct Marketing Business
While there is no recipe for the perfect activity for your farm, these venues have carved their own path through new offerings.
How To Hire The Best Employees In 7 Steps
The success of your farm market business depends on finding the right people to fill your needs.
2014 Apple Grower of The Year Runners-Up
While there can be only one 2014 Apple Grower of the Year presentation, these three nominees were certainly worthy finalists.
When Longevity Meets Progress In Apple Growing
This year’s Apple Growers of the Year have perfected the art of their operation, evolving over time to meet the needs of their customers.
What’s In An Apple Cultivar’s Name?
Honeycrisp aside, sometimes all it takes for a successful new cultivar is superior characteristics.
More Headaches For Apple Growers In Midwest [Slideshow]
A combination of stress over the past two growing seasons and winter injury is causing tree deaths.
Biotech’s Many Benefits [Opinion]
The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture’s Subcommittee on Horticulture, Research, Biotechnology, and Foreign Agriculture held a […]
Black Stem Borer: Old Pest, But New Problem For New York Apple Growers [Slideshow]
This pest wreaks havoc in high-density orchards with wet soil conditions.
Plastic Rain Covers Can Affect Canopy Microclimate And Fruit Quality
In studies, it appears green covers may delay fruit ripening and both covers may provide some protection from postharvest rots. .
Apple Growers Of The Year: An Unmatched Work Ethic
Bill and Jeannette Evans started with nothing, and just kept adding, and adding, and adding.
How To Secure A Farm Loan
From written plans to balance sheets, there are steps you need to take before moving forward with finances.
PGRs: The Overlooked Piece Of The Biopesticides Puzzle
Yield and quality can be as important to growers as crop protection.
Western U.S. Prepares For Plum Pox
Stone fruit orchards in California’s central valleys are especially vulnerable.
Washington Tree Fruit Associations Merge
Jon DeVaney will lead the new group, which is expected to become official Sept. 1.
Get To Know NAFDMA, An Organization With A Focus On Direct Marketing
North American Farmers’ Direct Marketing Association, or NAFDMA, is an association devoted to this growing industry. Members include farmers, farmers’ market managers, Extension agents, industry suppliers, government officials, and others in the farm direct marketing industry in North America.
Solve This Grower’s U-Pick Problem
American Fruit Grower’s new monthly advice forum focuses on solving your problems and issues that arise in business and the growing season.