The Fruit Growers News - January 2001 Issue

January 2001
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To draw attention to the plight of apple growers, Richard Bannister hand painted each fruit on an apple and a pear tree, a move that attracted local media attention.
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Minnetonka Orchards is Small,
but Packs Sales Punch
Minnetonka Orchard, in Minnetonka, Minn., is small in acreage, but it does a booming business. The operation is mostly u-pick, with 13 acres of apples and 12 of pumpkins and winter squash.
Research Ongoing on How to Best Train Balaton Cherry Trees
The Hungarian tart cherry variety Balaton is generating a good deal of interest. To learn how to best train this variety, fruit grower Francis Otto and I have been experimenting with various techniques in a Balaton block.
New York Artist Draws Attention to Fruit Industry
A New York artist is making art out of fruit trees to draw attention to the plight of apple growers.

Cider Makers’ School at Kellogg Biological Station, February 27-28
The Michigan State University (MSU) Cider Makers’ School will take place Feb. 27 and 28 at the Kellogg Biological Center in Hickory Corners, Mich. The cider school is co-sponsored by MSU and the Michigan Cider Makers’ Guild.
2001 Tree Fruit IPM School at Kellogg Biological Station The 2001 Tree Fruit IPM School will be held Feb. 5-7 at the Kellogg Biological Station near Battle Creek, Mich.
Southwest Michigan Growers Discuss Fire Blight Damage More than 100 growers and agriculture representatives met Dec. 19 to discuss fire blight that has devastated Southwest Michigan apple orchards during the 2000 season.