Western North Carolina Apple Growers

Produce.(MARKETS)
The Food Institute Report; 7/27/2009; 2613 words; ...though some growers anticipate significantly...499 23.3% Apples 119,522 -5...Washington caused some grower fruit on trees...according to grower-shippers...moderate Tomatoes Western [up arrow] Fairly North active Carolina Central CA...

Ripe time delivery: Carolina growers form co-op to supply farm-to-school market.
Rural Cooperatives; 7/1/2009; 1988 words; ...to schools in western North Carolina...state's produce growers ever since...children about North Carolina produce and how...children enjoying North Carolina strawberries...understanding of North Carolina agriculture...good nutrition. ...

CHRISTMAS TREES SALES UP ON DOWN ECONOMY
US Fed News Service, Including US State News; 12/16/2008; 980 words; ...Smyrna. "Christmas tree growers spend just as many long...agri-tourism includes apple orchards, strawberry U-Pick fields, a Western-themed dude ranch, a...Pennsylvania and the mountains of North Carolina. Christmas trees are...

Dried fruits & nuts.(MARKETS)(Statistical data)
The Food Institute Report; 12/15/2008; 1779 words; ...which groups of growers may submit nominations for certain grower positions on...freeze, and in North and South Carolina, where conditions...000-lbs. The Western Pistachio Association...year for most growers, reported California...California chestnut grower's numbers ...

Guest worker program gains popularity but could lead to discord
Yakima Herald-Republic; 5/14/2008; 1242 words; ...states such as North Carolina, Georgia and...Washington Growers League in Yakima...Parker Heights grower Rob Valicoff...Michoacn in western Mexico to help...offer. Some growers here are more...minimum wage and growers must provide...Lower Valley grower, who ...