Good Fruit Grower

April 15

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www.goodfruit.com GOOD FRUIT GROWER APRIL 15, 2014 43 state, regional, and local needs that are geared toward supporting infrastructure of fruit research stations, applied research programs, and educational programs. Fourth, a memorandum of understanding with Mich- igan State University has been developed to ensure that current funding levels are "held harmless" and that MSU must not reduce its commitment as new money comes from growers. Fifth, there will be only minor administrative costs. Existing organizations—the Michigan Cherry Commit- tee, the Michigan Apple Committee, the Michigan Pro- cessing Apple Growers Association, and the Michigan State Horticultural Society—have agreed to absorb those duties. Nugent said, however, there will be the annual expense of an independent audit. Nugent noted that what growers in Washington State are doing was seen as somewhat of a model in that growers are raising money to support research for their industry. But the Michigan program will not be funded from interest earnings on an endowed fund. The Michigan program is set up under a Michigan law that prohibits building up funds. They must be spent soon after they are collected. • 888.638.1955 • www.cultivaipm.com • sales@cultivaipm.com Parka is a trademark of Cultiva. SureSeal is a trademark of Oregon State University. Always read and follow label directions. ©2014 Cultiva. Don't let another wet spring put the damper on your profits... Reserve your Parka today. Two applications, first at straw color and a second 7 - 10 days later are all that's needed to reduce rain induced splitting on your cherries. Pick Parka today and sleep better when the black clouds roll in. For more information call Cultiva at 888.638.1955. Parka Saves Time, Money and Cherries Who'll Stop the Rain? "If the program works well, and I think it will, the lower grower participation in the vote won't be a problem." —Phil Schwallier Phil Schwallier

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