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www.goodfruit.com FEATURES LABOR 20 What changes will you make in 2012? Growers express frustration about the limited options they have to find enough workers. 22 More rules proposed on child labor 24 Where's the leadership on labor? Could Washington State develop a pilot program to bring in foreign guest-workers? 27 Georgia peach growers use H-2A It's a way to avoid the impact of Georgia's anti-illegal–immigrant law. 28 H-2A is not for everyone Employers who try to use it should be considered heroes. 10 Good Fruit Growers of the Year Honors go to Mark, David, Ted, and John Rice at Rice Fruit Company in Pennsylvania. 12 12 Challenges lead to changes Plum pox virus set off a cascade of changes at Rice Fruit Company. 14 Quality fruit is Rice heritage R & L Orchards contracts with Columbia Fruit Company in Washington State to grow and sell the Kiku apple. 16 Hort leaders discuss top issues of coming year 18 Export funding uncertain The Washington Apple Commission is adjusting its promotion plans. 14 30 32 New California cherry board proposed GOOD GRAPE GROWER 30 Washington's grape crop down in 2011 Harvest was very late last year, and yields varied widely. 31 Grape calculators revised www.goodfruit.com GOOD FRUIT GROWER JANUARY 1, 2012 3