Good Fruit Grower

July 2011 Vol 62 number 12

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GOOD TO GO For a complete listing of upcoming events, check the Calendar at www.goodfruit.com. July 24–30 Argentina- Chile wine grape tour ington State’s winemakers and grape growers, is planned January 15-28, 2012. Washington State University is putting the tour together that will include visits to vineyards and wineries in the wine regions near Santiago, Chile (Maipo Valley, Colchagua Valley, Aconcagua Valley, and Casablanca Valley), as well as to the Mendoza wine region in Argentina. The trip includes free time to explore the cities of Santiago and A Mendoza, the beach at Valparaiso, and a resort in the Andes. To learn more about the travel opportunity, contact Theresa Beaver at tbeaver@wsu.edu. JULYJuly 17–24 Fully Integrated International Pear Workshop with sessions in Hood River, Oregon; Yakima, Washington; and Cashmere, Washington. Contact Dr. Amit Dhingra, professor in pear genomics and physiology at Washington State University, (509) 432-3683, e-mail adhingra@wsu.edu. Stop paying for lime. Stop buying nitrogen. tour of Argentina and Chile, specially designed for Wash- International Tree Fruit Association international study tour to the United Kingdom, Holland, and Belgium, including visit to East Malling research station in England. For information, go to www.ifruittree.org. AUGUST August 2 Washington State Horticultural Association Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament, Chelan, Washington. To donate raffle items, e-mail lynette@wahort.org. August 12 Washington State University grape field day, sponsored by Washington State Grape Society, WSU Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension Center, Prosser, Washington. To register, call (509) 786-7888. August 18–19 U.S. Apple Association Apple Crop Outlook & Marketing Conference, Ritz-Carlton, Chicago, Illinois. For information, go to www.usapple.org. August 18–20 Auction of Washington Wines, Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, Woodinville, Washington. Proceeds benefit Seattle Children’s Hospital and Washington Wine Education Foundation. Purchase tickets online at www.auctionofwashington wines.org. August 24 Basic Palate Training Workshop, Washington State University, Tri-Cities Consolidated Information Center. $40. To register, contact Debbie, (509) 372-7224, or e-mail schwenso@ wsu.edu. August 25 Advanced Sensory Workshop, Washington State University, Tri-Cities Consolidated Information Center. $90. To register, contact Debbie, (509) 372-7224, or e-mail schwenso@ wsu.edu. SEPTEMBER September 2–11 Apples in Italy tour, Bologna/Ferrara/Bolzano/Merano/Milan, Italy. For information, contact Susan Pheasant by e-mail at susan@pheasantprojects.net or consult the Web sites www.pheasantprojects.net or www.scsf.cl. NOVEMBER November 11–13 Tilth Producers of Washington annual conference, Yakima, Washington. Go to www.tilthproducers.org/programs/ conference/ for more information. DECEMBER December 5–7 Washington State Horticultural Association Annual Meeting and Trade Show, Wenatchee Convention Center, Wenatchee, Washington. For information, call (509) 665-9641 or visit www.wahort.org. December 6–8 Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market Expo, DeVos Place Convention Center, Grand Rapids, Michigan. For information, go to www.glexpo.com. Keeping things growing in the right direction! CONTINUOUS Made entirely in the USA All Alan Bradley components TRELLISLOK™ (Nut) The Continuous TrellisLok provides all the advantages of the TrellisLok (strap); however, if you use the TrellisLok with AgLok, your maximum diameter is limitless.  Lowest operating costs  Largest energy incentives in the industries  Longest warranties  Cutting edge Automation & Technology - Remote monitoring & control  Proven results  Leasing available Local representation & service Bryan Theile 616.719.7845 2751 Courier Drive NW Grand Rapids, MI 49534 Tel: 616-735-3939 CAinfo@tuffautomation.com Grand Rapids, MI Mark Reiter 509.969.4577 Yakima, WA We can help you save your money and lower your operating costs. 32 JULY 2011 GOOD FRUIT GROWER For yournearestdealer, contact AgFast at… VINYLTIE™ Tying material for vineyards, orchards and nurseries. • Tough, UV stabilized vinyl •Strong, durable & flexible •Elasticity allows for plant growth •Packaged on lightweight 320 foot spools Toll-Free: 877.552-4828 909.451.2299 • Fax: 909.593-8309 www.goodfruit.com

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