Links and References
Apple reference
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Orange Pippin
An extensive online resource about apples and orchards. - VCE Publications about fruit culture
- Virginia Fruit Page
Growers
- Spray Bulletin for Commercial Tree Fruit Growers
- Tree Fruit in the Home Garden
- Virginia Tech Home Fruit Disease and Insect Recommendations
Research stations
State and public agencies
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U.S. Apple Assocation
Aims to provide to all segments of the U.S. apple industry the means to profitably produce and market apples and apple products. -
Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
We promote the economic growth and development of Virginia agriculture, provide consumer protection and encourage environmental stewardship. -
Virginia Direct Marketing Association
An organization and environment that encourages and promotes the growth of farm direct marketing
News
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Apple Ambassador
Meet Rachel Moore Russell
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Welcome to website all about Virginia Apples
Interested in Virginia Apples? Check out the Industry tab and see where to buy or pick your own apples at an orchard near you. Are you an industry looking to purchase apples? Click on the Industry tab and find your contacts for packers and shippers of apples in Virginia. Also check out the Orchards tab under the Industry section to find Virginia information about sweet cider and the growing hard cider industry.
Events
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Winchester Area Tree Fruit Meetings
Winchester Area early season tree fruit meetings. You may also find more information and seasonal updates at the new Virginia Cooperative Extension – Tree Fruit Website: http://www.anr.ext.vt.edu/tree-fruit/ To receive email notifications of updates and blog posts, simply go to the website and enter your email address on the right hand side at the “Subscribe” tool. Below the subscribe tool you will also find links to eXtension and eApples. All three of these websites were mentioned at the Winchester Fruit School in mid-February and are available for your use.
Resources
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Are you a business looking to purchace Virginia Apples?
Click on the Industry tab and you will find a listing of Virginia Orchards and Packers and Shippers!
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A Voice for the Virginia Fruit Industry
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Johnny Apple Cake
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Apple Bits
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Apple Sausage Quiche
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Apple Salad
