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April 2002
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Erick Leadbeater from Gould Hill Orchards in Contoocook, N.H. downsized his operation from 128 acres of trees to 40 acres to concentrate on retail sales.


Gould Hill Orchards Shifts to Pick-Your-Own
Ten years ago, New Hampshire apple grower Erick Leadbeater realized his orchard was the wrong size.

Canada Develops Standards
to Gain Bigger Piece of Pie
Canada is developing national standards that may help Canadian-grown apples take a bigger bite out of the marketplace.

Fruit Grower and Marketer
Named to Crop Insurance Board

Is better crop insurance on the horizon for apple and specialty crop growers?

Marketplace of Ideas
Organic Systems Deserve More Research Dollars

Organic Grower Speaks Out

Question of the Month
What new things are you trying to stay profitable?



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