Good Fruit Grower

February 2012

Issue link: http://read.dmtmag.com/i/53575

Contents of this Issue

Navigation

Page 44 of 47

CLASSIFIED BIRD CONTROL WILSON IS THE LEADER in custom bird netting programs for all types of crops. Full line of bangers and bird irritant items. Call 509-453-9983. 57313 NATURAL CONTROL. The American Kestrel Falcon will drive away many of the birds that are causing DAMAGE TO YOUR FRUIT. Just give them a home. Owl houses and bat houses also avail- able. Call Ben at Orchard Guard, 509- 910-6598, www.orchardguard.com. 57441 BLUEBERRY PLANTS BLUEBERRY NURSERY STOCK. Our focus is customer success. Best variety selection. Plants available now. Impec- cable service and grower support. Fall Creek Nursery, www.fallcreeknursery .com, 800-538-3001. 57315 BUILDINGS FOR SALE LARGE FRUIT warehouse building on 10+ acres ,44,000 sq ft concrete tilt up insulated building with 30 ft. ceiling height. Warehouse is divided into 16 separate 45X60 rooms. Located at Tonasket, Washington. Pictures at: www. mcdanielproperties.net. Bill McDaniel, 509-322-4732. 57403 CROWN GALL CONTROL GALLTROL: THE MOST effective pre- vention of crown gall disease for 30 years! Unlike other crown gall control products that are made overseas and months prior, GALLTROL is produced DAILY in our California laboratory. Each plate of GALLTROL contains over 120 billion freshly-grown, vigorous bacterial cells that aggressively colo- nize wounds to block infection. For GALLTROL, call 530-586-1561; www. agbiochem.com or e-mail: agbiochem 58@gmail.com. 57402 EMPLOYMENT AVAILABLE BECAUSE OF OUR expanding opera- tions we are seeking a Fruit Fieldman with sales experience to call on and service independent growers in Cen- tral Washington. We are NOT seeking a professional visitor. Candidates must be comfortable with organized pros - pecting and able to sell using features and benefits. Send resume and cover letter that describes your sales experi- ence to FruitFieldman@gmail .com LOCATION: NORTHERN California. Position: Farm Supervisor. Managing Organic Apple Production operation Requirements: 4 year degree preferred. 5 year minimum on job experience. Crew management and data manage- ment. More details upon request. Phone: 1-209-224-9066; Fax: 1-877- 859-6839 57404 RANCH FOREMAN NEEDEDfor north Pasco apple and cherry farm. Experi- ence in managing large crews, irriga- tion, equipment maintenance, tree fruit production, and harvesting. Bilin- gual in English/Spanish required. On- site housing available. Send work experience to Box 327, Good Fruit Grower, 105 S 18th Street, Suite 217, Yakima, WA 98901. 57438 WASHINGTON FRUIT & Produce Co. is in search of regional production manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing sev- eral modern, high density apple orchards in the Columbia Basin and Yakima Valley. Strong leadership and horticultural skills a must. Please email résumé to dan@washfruit.com.. 56383 A PROGRESSIVE fruit processing business in central Washington, is seeking a Vice President of Operations to provide leadership, management skills, assist with the organizations growth plan, and ensure operating effi- ciency. The following requirements and qualifications will be needed for the successful candidate: Bachelor's degree in business management, oper- ations management, or equivalent major and five to seven years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience, knowl- edge of fruit processing practices and systems; knowledge of the fruit indus- try; professional written and verbal communication skills; exceptional leadership and team development skills. Salary and benefits commensu- rate with education and experience. Resumes should be e-mailed as an attachment to becky.salisbury@look outridgeconsulting.com or mailed to Rebecca Salisbury, Lookout Ridge Consulting, 73 Fort Hall Ave. Suite B., American Falls, ID 83211, no later than Monday, February 13, 2012. If you have questions, please contact Becky Salis- bury at 208-420-9076. 57432 EQUIPMENT FOR SALE FIND EQUIPMENT for your farming operation at Wilson's. www.farmita- gain .com. Used equipment, buy/sell. 57318 BLUEBERRY MECHANICAL Harvester, perfect shape, $5000. FOB Searcy, Ar., 1-800-458-4756. 57405 GOOSENECK BIN trailer, 23 foot, car- ries up to 72 empty apple bins. Three 10,000 lb. axles, cable winches. $2200. Bob Goyt, 509-784-1977. 57444 EQUIPMENT REPAIR ALUMINUM ORCHARD LADDER re - pair: We repair all brands of alumi num ladders. Tallman factory author ized. Call for drop off locations or pick-up. 509-884-1750 or 509-669-2822. 56922 FRUIT TREES STAN PETERSON FRUIT Tree Sales, representing the nation's premier fruit tree nurseries to serve you, the grower, with the best. Call 888-333-1464, or e- mail stan@fruit-treesales.com, for the newest apple varieties, sweet and tart cherries, peaches and more. 57320 FUMIGATION TRIDENT AGRICULTURAL Products, Inc., specializing in soil fumigation for orchards, vineyards, hops, berries, nurseries, and other crops. Hood River or The Dalles, 971-563-8848; Yakima and Wenatchee, 509-728-2004; Eastern Washington and Columbia Basin, 509- 731-5424; Northwest Washington, 360- 630-4285. 57341 CUSTOM ORCHARD FUMIGATION. Replant ing? Call now to schedule your 2012 applications. 509-366-5180, Man- son, Washington. 56899 GRAFTING SALVADOR ZARAGOSA professional grafting, chip budding, and budding bench grafting. We guarantee 95% take. Mobile, 509-961-2986. 57328 PROFESSIONAL GRAFTING and ser - vice. Small and large acreage. 20 years' experience. Jose Mendez, 509-584- 0034 or (mobile) 509-949-1321. 57322 COATES GRAFTING COMPANY, spe- cializing in top working cherries. Over 35 years experience. Ken Coates, 509- 662-1882; 509-668-0262 (mobile).57324 www.goodfruit.com ROOTSTOCKS TRECO® ROOTSTOCKS mean quality. Buy from the industry leader. TRECO has supplied 60 percent of the nation's malus rootstock needs to the nurseries for more than 70 years. Go directly to the source and buy the root stocks trusted and preferred by the major nurseries: TRECO; PO Box 98, Wood - burn, OR 97071. Ph: 1-800-871-5141; fax: 503-634-2344; e-mail: rootstocks@ treco.nu or Web site: www.treco.nu. GRAFTING AND BUDDING supplies. Two types graft machines, waxes, bud- ding rubbers. Top of the line grafting knives, on-line www.wilsonirr.com, 509-453-9983. 57330 ARGO GRAFTING, accepting bench and field grafting reservations for 2012. Call Mike Argo, go for quality. 509-952- 6593. 57445 FULL SERVICE FIELDgrafting includ- ing chainsawing. Over 25 years' expe- rience with practically same crew for over 15 years. Gary McMonagle Graft- ing. 509-669-1686. 57326 IRRIGATION USED MINI-SPRINKLERS, filters, cheap. 406-982-3272. 57382 NURSERY STOCK CHERRIES: BING on Giesla 6 and Giesla 12. Rainier on Giesla 6 and Giesla 12. Burchell Nursery, 1-800-828- TREE. 57428 ORCHARD LEASES LEASING FARMS. DEDICATED and experienced farmer interested in leas- ing apple, cherry, and pear farms in eastern Washington. Call 509-480- 2196. 57428 ORCHARD SUPPLIES WILSON IS YOUR SOURCE for all types of fabric and plastics used in farming. Shade, wind screens, green- house films, and mulches. 509-453- 9983. 57322 WILSON'S HIGH Spanish style green - house tunnels. Early and in creased production and crop protection. www.growtunnel.com. 800-232-1174. 57334 PACKING EQUIPMENT 70 HP COPELAND condensing unit. One portable Rainier cherry packing line, 206-321-8378. 57336 COMPLETE CHERRY PACKING line for sale or lease, includes bin dumper, sorting tables, 12-lane Van Doren row sizer, Van Doren cluster cutters, vol- ume fillers and light fixture. Complete item and equipment listing available on request, and appointments to view equipment available at any time. Sold as is, $80,000. Contact Joe at 209-712- 1212. 57406 POMONA BIN FILLERS, $1200 each; Massey Ferguson 35 tractor gas engine, $3500; Apple line water transfer eleva- tor, $1000. Also have assorted plastic belting, $1000. Bowtie Tech, 250-498- 7705. 57446 PACKING EQUIPMENT WANTED WANTED: APPLE sizer with color sorter (used); two 4-lane, 10-12 drops in good running condition. Please contact Bruce or Troy at 250-499-2751, hfr@nethop.net. . 57385 CARLTON PLANTS, LLC is a quality grower of virus-certified rootstocks and seedlings for fruit, flowering, and shade trees. Apple: M9-NIC, M26, M7, M25, MM106, MM111, domestic. Cherry: Mazzard, Mahaleb. Pear: cal - leryana, communis. Plum: M29C, St. Julian. For questions or to place an order, please call our sales department, 800-398-8733 or fax 800-442-1452. 57339 FIRDALE NURSERY, certified apple rootstocks: EMLA 7, EMLA 26, EMLA 106, EMLA 111, M 9 (337) and BUD 9. Beaverton, Oregon. 503-628-2755.57338 COPENHAVEN FARMS NURSERY. "We're at the Root of The Business." Quality Oregon-grown rootstock and seedlings for fruit, flowering, and shade trees. Specializing in virus-free apple, cherry, plum, and pear root- stock since 1982. Christopher and Marilyn Dolby 503-985-7161; Fax: 503- 985-7876. E-mail: copenhavenfarms @comcast.net, www.copenhavenfarms. com. 56845 WILLAMETTE NURSERIES offers Ore- gon-grown, virus-certified fruit tree rootstock, including popular 9 clones and fruit tree seedlings (apple, cherry, pear and plum.) Excellent quality, rea- sonably priced. Outstanding service. Visit our updated Web site, including availabilities, at: www.willamette nurseries.com. Willamette Nurseries, 25571 S. Barlow Rd., Canby, OR 97013. 800-852-2018, 503-263-6405, E-mail: willamette@can by .com. 57384 STAKES / POSTS / POLES QUALITY PAYS—PRINCETON Wood Pre servers pressure-treated posts, poles. Quoted by truckload. #10-477 Martin St., Penticton, B.C. V2A 5L2. Plant phone: 250-492-9190, fax: 250- 492- 175, toll free, 877-797-7678. E- mail: e.everitt@shaw.ca; Web: www. pwppost.com. 57358 POSTS, POLES, AND STAKES: Pres - sure treated in the USA. Vari ous sizes and lengths. Untreated available for organic growers. Jasper En ter prises, Inc.; PO Box 102; Chat taroy, WA 99003; phone 800-238-6540; or e-mail sales@ jasper-inc.com. 57342 STEEL APPLE and grape trellis. Cus- tom systems available. Bamboo, treated wood, top of the line quality and service. Online catalog. Wilson Vine yard and Orchard Supply, Yakima, W ashington. 509-453-9983, www.wil sonirr.com. 57360 PANHANDLE FOREST PRODUCTS: Quality posts, poles, and stakes. CCA pressure-treated, with delivery. Par ti al loads. 888-289-7678; www.panhandle .com. 57362 TREE SPREADERS FANTASTIC PRICING! Cedar spread- ers, last and last! Steel point and notched – 4 to 6 inches. U-make pro- grams. Cedarbrook Lumber, 800-634- 6334. 57126 BEST PRICING: notched and nailed. Wilson, 509-453-9983. 57364 "V" SPREADER, Eastern contact: 519- 599-2299; Western contact: 209-484- 8502. www3.sympatico.ca/treeform 57424 TREE TRAINING TREE TRAINING and trellis supplies on-line at www.wilsonirr.com. 57366 WIND MACHINES CHINOOK WIND MACHINES, sales/ service. All makes, new/used. H.F. Hauff Company, Inc., 509-248-0318. 509-853-3520 800-487-9946 509-853-3521 fax classified advertising is effective and economical CASCADE WIND MACHINE Service, distributor of Orchard-Rite® 57368 wind machines. PO Box 9308; Yakima, WA 98909, phone 509-457-9196; Wenat - chee, WA 509-662-2753; British Colum bia, 604-495-7873. WIND MACHINE SALES: sales/ser vice, new and used wind machines. 509- 877-2138. 57370 ADVERTISER INDEX 800Drywood.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 AgFast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Agro-K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Banning Orchards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Bleyhl Farm Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Bob Meyer/FMF Excavation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Boyer Nurseries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Brandt Monterey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Brand'ts Fruit Trees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Brewt Power Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Burrows Tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 C & O Nursery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Cameron Nursery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,6 Carlton Plants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Cascade Analytical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Cascade Wind Machine Service . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Certis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Clark Jennings Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Columbia Basin Nursery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,12 Copenhaven Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Country Companies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Crocker's Fish Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Dave Wilson Nursery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Edwards Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Eric Weinheimer, Realtor/Broker . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Extenday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Fall Creek Farm & Nursery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Fanno Saw Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Farmers Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Farmers National . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Fowler Nurseries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Gary Trepanier Excavating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Good Fruit Grower Bookshelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Good Fruit Grower Promotions . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Gowan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 H.F. Hauff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Inland Desert Nursery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 International Plant Management . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Jasper Enterprises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Jim's Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 JP's Ladder Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 KYVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Les Schwab Tire Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Liberty Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Marrone BioInnovations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Memorial Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Midvale Organic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Mike Argo Grafting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Miller Barns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 N.W. Farm Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19,41 Orchard-Rite Wind Machines . . . . . . . . . . . 11,41 Oregon Blueberry Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Oxarc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Pacific Biocontrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Phil Brown Welding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Princeton Wood Preservers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 ProTree Nurseries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,27 RDO Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 RentMe Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Shur Farms Frost Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Sierra Gold Nurseries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Slimline Manufacturing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Sloan-Leavitt Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Stark Bros. Nursery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Sunnyside New Holland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Superior Fruit Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Swihart Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Tallman Ladders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 TRECO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Trepanier Excavating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Valley Pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Van Wamel B.V.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Van Well Nursery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,48 Vivero Sacramento . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Washington Tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Water Changers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Weed Badger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Whatcom Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Whitney's Grafting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Willamette Nurseries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Willow Drive Nursery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,15 Wilson Orchard & Vineyard Supply. . . . . . . . . 43 GOOD FRUIT GROWER FEBRUARY 1, 2012 45

Articles in this issue

Links on this page

Archives of this issue

view archives of Good Fruit Grower - February 2012