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July 2002
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John and Steve Louis operate Oakwood Fruit Farm, a dairy and orchard enterprise in southwestern Wisconsin. Click here for the full story.

Wisconsin Operation Mixes Apples, Udders and Marketing The hub of Oakwood Fruit Farm sits at the top of Apple Ridge Road amidst some of Wisconsin’s most beautiful, rolling scenery.
Labor Issues Hinder Industry Expansion
Some growers alter their production to avoid hiring

Washington Initiates New Jonagold,
Gala and Early Red Rules
To keep the customers coming back, Washington has increased the brix standards on early Red Delicious apples and created entirely new standards for Gala and Jonagold apples.

Oregon Plum Commission
Votes to Disband After 36 Years
Growers have voted to disband the Oregon Processed Prune and Plum Commission, ending 36 years of operation as a state agricultural commodity commission.