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Online Articles 

 

Our newsletter, Just Picked!, is a great resource for information related to organic fruit-growing. We publish research summaries, how-to articles, book reviews, grower perspectives. They are here to learn from, to enjoy, and to share with others.

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Author
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Cultivating Adult Beverages
Deirdre Birmingham, Mineral Point, WI
Gallery
14
1
The Journey on Becoming the Luscious Pear
David Sliwa, Decorah, IA
Gallery

 

 

Newsletter Archives

 

We have been publishing our newsletter since the beginnings of the association, back when we started as Organic Tree Fruit Association. You can find copies of our old newsletters here, downloadable in pdf format. Most of our articles are as relevant to fruit-growing today as they were many years ago - the event announcements, lists of opportunities for farmers will give you ideas about what outside resources are available to help you in your fruit-growing journey, and most events continue today with more and more like-minded people attending; grants are available year after year. Check out the archives to gain information, ideas, and connect with our community!

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Article Title
Author
PDF Archives
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2
Growing Grapes Organically
Rachel Henderson
Open newsletter
12
3
What's Going on with GMO Apples?
Rachel Henderson
Open newsletter
12
3
The Fruit and Nut Compass: Developing Tools and Guiding Principle for Diversified Farms
Matthew Raboin
Open newsletter
13
1
Three Questions on Spotted Wing Dorsophilia
Thaddeus McCmant
Open newsletter
13
1
Mycorrhizal Journey
Michael Phillips
Open newsletter
13
1
Musing on Grafting
John Knisley
Open newsletter
13
3
Research update: Assessing pollinator behavior and fruit set in Wisconsin apple orchards with varying densities of understory dandelions
Hannah Gaines Day
Open newsletter
13
3
Book Review: Good Apples: Behind Every Bite
Patty Naylor
Open newsletter
13
3
On-Farm Research Evaluates Rootstock Potential of Wild Crabapples
Eric Lee-Mader
Open newsletter

 

Thank you for reading! If you have any questions for our authors, get in touch with us!

Submission requirements: if you are a fruit grower yourself, or if you have a unique perspective on the industry, get in touch with us to submit articles to our newsletter!

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