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www.goodfruit.com FEATURES GRAPES 20 Grape program feels budget cuts Eliminating federal earmarks has cost Washington State University's wine and grape research program about $500,000. 22 Washington State wine's "Young Guns" 24 Honoree is a survivor Despite a meager crop last fall, Rob Andrews is optimistic about the new season. 27 Growing quality grapes Rob Andrews relies on irrigation, observation, and skilled workers to grow good grapes. 28 Developing a reputation McKinley Springs Winery was launched to develop awareness for the Andrews family vineyards. 30 New variety has it all Marquette wine grapes are cold hardy, resistant to disease, and can make award-winning wines. 30 32 Minnesota grapes get national attention 34 Economy down, wine sales up 36 Globalization threatens wine terroir 7 Inmates available Prisoners can work during the day and return to prison at night. 10 8 8 MAP funds granted for stone fruits For the first time, the Washington State Fruit Commission will run an export promotion program for stone fruit. 10 A record-breaking year for Northwest cherries 13 Sell food safety from the top down 16 Movie focuses on sustainability A documentary entitled The Perpetual Farm will focus on what four diverse farming operations are doing right. 18 Let natural enemies play a role IPM means managing pests, not eliminating them. www.goodfruit.com GOOD FRUIT GROWER FEBRUARY 1, 2012 3