[Ag-eq] apples

Sat Nov 7 14:11:54 UTC 2015

Hi Nella.
Yep, my Golden Delicious apples are much better than the ones in the store.
Gala and Honeycrisp are really nice apples, too, around here.
I had a peach tree, and it was beautiful, with long, graceful leaves, but it
did not survive in the spot I planted it.  If I can determine a better spot,
I'll try again.  Or maybe bush cerry ... so many kinds of backyard fruit,
and so little backyard!

There's a technique called espalier.  You deliberately prune to keep the
tree small, with space between the branches.  Often, the tree is pruned to
be almost 2-dimensional, to grow against a wall or fence.  It's supposed to
produce good fruit in a small space.  I'd like to try it some day.
Tracy

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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 [
>
>
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XVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&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=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwM
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-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=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwM
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>  
> ] 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 [
>
>
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?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. [
>
>
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?contentidonly=true&contentid=usda-results-beginning-farmers.html
>  
> ]
>  
>
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