[Ag-eq] apples

Thu Nov 5 20:13:21 UTC 2015

Back in the spring I posted to the list that I had planted some small fruit
trees.  I planted 2 peach trees, 2 pears and an apple.  I planted a Granny
Smith and am still trying to figure out another type to try.  Tracy suggested
yellow delicious and I said I didn't like them.  Well, I have to change my mind
about them.  I purchased some locally grown Yellow Delicious and they were
yummy.  I don't think I've ever had really fresh ones before and it made all
the difference.  I also purchased some Johnnathon apples and they were good to.
 Fresh from the farm really is worth a little extra money.

I know I can get the Yellow Delicious in the simidwarf trees, but don't know
about the Johnnathons.  I am planting all dwarf and simidwarf so they will be
easier to manage.

What kind of fruit trees do the rest of you have?

Nella

Quoting Tracy Carcione via Ag-eq <ag-eq at nfbnet.org>:

> I'm pasting a bit from the USDA newsletter about programs to get more
> people involved in agriculture..
> Tracy
>
> Montana FSA: New USDA Commitments to Help Build Up Next Generation of
> Farmers and
> Ranchers
>  
> The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced a commitment by the U.S.
> Department of Agriculture (USDA) to prioritize $5.6 billion over the next
> two years
> within USDA programs and services that serve new and beginning farmers and
> ranchers.
> Deputy Secretary Harden also announced a new, tailored web tool designed
> to connect
> burgeoning farm entrepreneurs with programs and resources available to
> help them get
> started.
>  
> The new web tool is available at www.usda.gov/newfarmers [
>
>
http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTUxMDI5LjUwODE5NzUxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MTAyOS41MDgxOTc1MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3NDkwNTQ0JmVtYWlsaWQ9cmFjaGFlbC5kdWJpbnNreUBvYy51c2RhLmdvdiZ1c2VyaWQ9cmFjaGFlbC5kdWJpbnNreUBvYy51c2RhLmdvdiZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&101&&&http://www.usda.gov/newfarmers
>  
> ]. The site was designed based on feedback from new and beginning farmers and
> ranchers around the country, who cited unfamiliarity with programs and
> resources as
> a challenge to starting and expanding their operations. The site features
> advice and
> guidance on everything a new farm business owner needs to know, from
> writing a
> business plan, to obtaining a loan to grow their business, to filing taxes
> as a new
> small business owner. By answering a series of questions about their
> operation,
> farmers can use the site’s Discovery Tool to build a personalized set of
> recommendations of USDA programs and services that may meet their needs.
>  
> Using the new web tool and other outreach activities, and operating within
> its
> existing resources, USDA has set a new goal of increasing beginning farmer
> and
> rancher participation by an additional 6.6 percent across key USDA
> programs, which
> were established or strengthened by the 2014 Farm Bill, for a total
> investment value
> of approximately $5.6 billion. Programs were targeted for expanded
> outreach and
> commitment based on their impact on expanding opportunity for new and
> beginning
> farmers and ranchers, including starting or expanding an operation,
> developing new
> markets, supporting more effective farming and conservation practices, and
> having
> access to relevant training and education opportunities. USDA will provide
> quarterly
> updates on its progress towards meeting its goal. A full explanation of the
> investment targets, benchmarks and outcomes is available at:
> BFR-Commitment-Factsheet [
>
>
http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTUxMDI5LjUwODE5NzUxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MTAyOS41MDgxOTc1MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3NDkwNTQ0JmVtYWlsaWQ9cmFjaGFlbC5kdWJpbnNreUBvYy51c2RhLmdvdiZ1c2VyaWQ9cmFjaGFlbC5kdWJpbnNreUBvYy51c2RhLmdvdiZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&102&&&http://www.usda.gov/documents/BFR-Commitment-Factsheet-10-27-15.pdf
>  
> ].
>  
> As the average age of the American farmer now exceeds 58 years, and data
> shows that
> almost 10 percent of farmland in the continental United States will change
> hands in
> the next five years, we have no time to lose in getting more new farmers and
> ranchers established. Equally important is encouraging young people to pursue
> careers in industries that support American agriculture. According to an
> employment
> outlook report [
>
>
http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTUxMDI5LjUwODE5NzUxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MTAyOS41MDgxOTc1MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3NDkwNTQ0JmVtYWlsaWQ9cmFjaGFlbC5kdWJpbnNreUBvYy51c2RhLmdvdiZ1c2VyaWQ9cmFjaGFlbC5kdWJpbnNreUBvYy51c2RhLmdvdiZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&103&&&https://www.purdue.edu/usda/employment/
>  
> ] released by USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) and
> Purdue
> University, one of the best fields for new college graduates is
> agriculture. Nearly
> 60,000 high-skilled agriculture job openings are expected annually in the
> United
> States for the next five years, yet only 35,000 graduates with a
> bachelor’s degree
> or higher in agriculture related fields are expected to be available to
> fill them.
> The report also shows that women make up more than half of the food,
> agriculture,
> renewable natural resources, and environment higher education graduates in
> the
> United States. USDA recently released a series of fact sheets [
>
>
http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTUxMDI5LjUwODE5NzUxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MTAyOS41MDgxOTc1MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3NDkwNTQ0JmVtYWlsaWQ9cmFjaGFlbC5kdWJpbnNreUBvYy51c2RhLmdvdiZ1c2VyaWQ9cmFjaGFlbC5kdWJpbnNreUBvYy51c2RhLmdvdiZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&104&&&http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentid=women-in-ag.html
>  
> ] showcasing the impact of women in agriculture nationwide.
>  
> Today’s announcement builds on USDA’s ongoing work to engage its resources to
> inspire a strong next generation of farmers and ranchers by improving
> access to land
> and capital; building market opportunities; extending conservation
> opportunities;
> offering appropriate risk management tools; and increasing outreach and
> technical
> support. To learn more about USDA’s efforts, visit the Beginning Farmers and
> Ranchers Results Page. [
>
>
http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTUxMDI5LjUwODE5NzUxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MTAyOS41MDgxOTc1MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3NDkwNTQ0JmVtYWlsaWQ9cmFjaGFlbC5kdWJpbnNreUBvYy51c2RhLmdvdiZ1c2VyaWQ9cmFjaGFlbC5kdWJpbnNreUBvYy51c2RhLmdvdiZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&105&&&http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentidonly=true&contentid=usda-results-beginning-farmers.html
>  
> ] 
>  
>
>
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