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November
2004
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Armando
Arellano said he is living his dream as a grower in Covert,
Mich. Pictured with him is his wife, Genoveva, daughter, Cassandra,
and son, Juan José.
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The Changing Face of Farming
According to the USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, the number of women
principal farm operators grew 12.6 percent from 1997 to 2002. The
number of minority principal farm operators also grew significantly
during that time, the most notable being a 50.8 percent increase in
principal operators of Spanish, Hispanic or Latino origin. And Experts
expect these trends to continue.
Tree
Fruit Trends
New and long-established apple, cherry and peach varieties
are popular this year, three nursery industry experts said.
Michigan
Hort Society Names Ross Stein President
Being
involved in the fruit industry is no strange task for the Michigan
State Horticultural Society’s (MSHS) new president. In fact,
industry involvement runs in Ross Stein’s blood.
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