Hi all, This is a neat website-- http://www.virginiagoldorchard.com Brian Brian Caldwell Farm Education Coordinator Northeast Organic Farming Association of...
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Follow this link: http://www.cias.wisc.edu/archives/2004/09/01/beneficial_insect_habitat_in_an_apple_orchardeffects_on_pests/index.php for a report on a trial...
Hi Andy, This is really interesting. Rodale started on something similar to this around 10 years ago, but I've never seen any reports. We need to do more of...
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Nov 10, 2004 1:56 pm
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... From: <mailto:landisj@...>Joy Neumann Landis To: <mailto:organic_ag_news@...>organic_ag_news@... Sent: Tuesday, January 04,...
Brian Caldwell
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Jan 6, 2005 6:56 pm
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Hi all! Just wanted to check calendars as regards our annual get-together in the Berkshires. I think the Tuesday/Wednesday plan generally works well with Stump...
Hi Michael, good to hear from you. Later in march ( not the first week) will work for me, as we will be in Europe until Feb 28. Glad to hear about the book....
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Jan 20, 2005 4:43 am
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Hi everybody, I need help for an aspect of the book. Concerning isoflavanoids and polyphenols in the apple skin: Has anyone come across research that suggests...
FYI - In case you haven't seen... From the California Certified Organic Farmers <http://www.ccof.org/whatsnews.htm>http://www.ccof.org/whatsnews.htm REPORTS...
Brian Caldwell
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Jan 20, 2005 9:01 pm
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US Farm C Greetings, everyone; There have been a couple of postings on SANET about polyphenolics (antioxidants) in foods; recent research suggests higher...
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Jan 20, 2005 9:02 pm
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Michael, off the top of my head (I'll let you know when the heart kicks in) I would look at turgor generally as a cue for quality of fruit but behind that for...
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Jan 21, 2005 4:49 pm
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Hi All, Just wanted to let the network know about plans for our 2005 Northeast Apple Meeting. The dates are Monday and Tuesday, March 7 and 8. All the details ...
Hi all, Our meeting in the Berkshires on March 7-8 is coming up fast. So is spring for that matter! I've received 12 checks as of today so we definitely have a...
An all-day organic fruit tree workshop will be held on March 14, 2005 at the Sail Inn in Benzonia, Michigan. The meeting begins at 9am and will include lunch....
Brian Caldwell
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Mar 10, 2005 11:08 pm
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Upper Midwest Organic Tree Fruit Growers Network 2005 Field Days Four Field Days are being organized by the Network this year. Three are scheduled: May 4...
Brian Caldwell
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Mar 11, 2005 1:17 am
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Dear Applenet: I¹m writing because a local landscaper wants to buy some 4² caliber trees. I have some 22 year old M7 Macs, Tydeman Red and Flemish Beauty...
Hi Brien - I received calls from people who bought established trees from a former Maine orchard for $100 per inch trunk diameter. But I think that included...
Glen Koehler
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Mar 15, 2005 1:54 am
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Good to hear that the Chinese apparently are growing mostly red delicious.... You can listen to a recording of his radio program at www.metrofarm.com Brian...
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May 19, 2005 1:50 pm
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I've had a small orchard for many years, but as you know doing it organically is a challenge. I've had good success with Surround for plum curricho. My...
What region are you in? I no longer manage the orchard I once did (Champlain Valley, Vermont), but it was mostly on M7, and planted too close (12' X 20-22')...
Hi all, Jim Gallot suggested that I cover all the bases in getting out our network newsletter, and that that might just mean a few folks on Applenet whose ...
Greetings, My name is allen. I decided to join this group after hearing of it from Michael's recent "Community Orchard Newsletter". I have been growing...
There's a great Robert service poem called "The Cremation of Sam McGee" that begins There are strange things done in the midnight sun that would make your...
The long and winding road that leads to dates that suits everybody . . . This year's Berkshire Apple Networking Meeting will be held on Thursday, March 16...
looking for additional feedback on this material, we have used and liked this stuff, esp for pear psylla but want to discuss sunburn. we used it on our corners...
What climatic region is your orchard in? I expect that in districts with high sunburn danger there could be issues around maintenance of film. But the makers...
Bail Hanna
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Feb 2, 2006 1:11 pm
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When we had used it, it had only been for the 3 week or so period from petal fall on. Even in a rainy climate it never completely washed off areas like the...
I'm having this awesome dialogue with an Australian couple about Black Spot, or what we all call scab. Right now I wonder if anyone might comment on the ...
Being also from Oz I know how virulent black spot can be, and I must say I never dared introduce the term in nice American company, fearing "hick from the...
Bail Hanna
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Feb 7, 2006 4:54 am
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Research in NY several years back found that conidia could overwinter under bud scales. You'd have to contact Tom Burr and the other people who did the study...
Glen Koehler
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Feb 7, 2006 2:52 pm
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Correct. The guidelines in Michael's book, scrupulously followed ( which is rare) gives excellent scab management. Hugh ... Correct. The guidelines in...
