Good Fruit Grower

April 1

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GOOD TO GO For a complete listing of Contact Ashley Lathrop, phone (503) 652-9720, e-mail alathrop@usapears.com; Web site upcoming events, check the www.usapears.com. April 26���28 Spring Barrel Tasting, Yakima Valley, Washington. Optional Premier Passes available for purchase at wineyaki- Calendar at www.goodfruit.com mavalley.org. April 15 Food Safety Modernization Act Proposed Rules Overview workshop, WSU Snohomish County Extension, Everett, Washington. Registration $20; deadline four days prior to start of course. For online registration or more information, visit ANSWERS TO QUIZ ON PAGE 54 Q1: All the answers are correct. (���No more airblast MAY APRIL Yakima Valley���s Spring Barrel Tasting is April 26���28. course. For online registration or more information, visit http://foodsafety.wsu.edu/ag/index.html. http://foodsafety.wsu.edu/ag/index.html. April 17 Food Safety Modernization Act Proposed Rules Overview workshop, Unitarian Universalist Church, Eugene, Oregon. Registration $20; deadline four days prior to start of course. For online registration or more information, visit April 20���21 Vine to Wine: Successfully Establishing a Vineyard and Winery workshop, Best Western The Inn at Horse Heaven, Prosser, Washington. Presented by WSU Viticulture & Enology. Preregistration required, $60 one day, $100 both days. For information, go to http://foodsafety.wsu.edu/ag/index.html. April 19 Food Safety Modernization Act Proposed Rules Overview workshop, Four Rivers Cultural Center, Ontario, Oregon. Registration $20; deadline four days prior to start of http://wine.wsu.edu/2012/11/vine-to-wine-2013/. April 25 Pear Bureau Northwest/Fresh Pear Committee joint board meetings, Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel, Portland, Oregon. Your Solution To Farm Labor Housing. . . We offer a variety of floor plans that are customized to meet your needs. ���E��� is for employees, equipment, economics May 29���30 Pear Bureau Northwest annual meeting, Embassy Suites Downtown Portland Hotel, Portland, Oregon. Contact Ashley Lathrop, phone (503) 652-9720, e-mail alathrop@usapears .com; Web site www.usapears.com. spraying?��� November 2012) Q2: c. (���Growers try the DBR vacuum apple harvester,��� www.goodfruit.com) Q3: c.The E-verify program compares information from an employee���s I.9 form with U.S. government records. Q4: d. (���H-2A program requirements,��� January 1, 2012) JUNE June 12���14 Agricultural Transportation Coalition annual meeting, San Francisco, California. For information, call (202) 783-3333, e-mail info@agtrans.org, or visit www.agtrans.org. June 29���July 13 Wine industry tour of France, offered by Washington State University. For information, contact Theresa Beaver, (509) 335-3446, or e-mail tbeaver@wsu.edu. Q5: b. (see ���Value of biological control��� in this issue) Q6:. d. (���Start working on health care now,��� April 1, 2013) Q7: c. (���Start working on health carenow,��� April 1, 2013) Q8: b. (Source: Dr. Renate Spraul, German researcher in labor management) There are many good reasons for growers to use NU FILM 17�� NU FILM 17 has been used as a stickerspreader on apples and tree fruits for over 35 years. During this period, it has demonstrated one very important thing��� NU FILM 17�� NU FILM 17�� Is Consistent & Reliable In Its Performance LARGEST BUILDER OF MANUFACTURED HOMES BEST INDUSTRY WARRANTY AVAILABLE Precision-built housing affordably priced and designed to provide strength and longevity, while offering comfortable amenities for a grower���s work force. Ask for Silvestre Lozano . . . Serving Central Washington Growers For over 23 Years! Clayton Homes offers the Lowest Factory Direct Pricing . . . and won���t be out priced ! Emails to: joseph.sarne@claytonhomes.com 509-452-9228 �� 48 April 1, 2013 GOOD FRUIT GROWER 2010 Rudkin Road Union Gap, WA 98903 www.claytonyakimavalley.com NU FILM 17 is the best value insurance you can buy to protect expensive pesticides and help them perform properly under various weather conditions. Since it is gentle to the crop, NU FILM 17 has not caused russet or other problems. Others may say they have similar products, but put your trust in those company consultants that recommend NU FILM 17. They are watching out for your bottom line. For additional information or for the phone number of your local Miller representative, call: 800-233-2040 Miller Chemical & Fertilizer Corp. Hanover, PA 17331 ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW LABEL INSTRUCTIONS www.goodfruit.com

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