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www.goodfruit.com GOOD FRUIT GROWER DECEMBER 2014 3 Hort shows preview 18 Expanding services New Washington Tree Fruit Association has big goals. 20 Farewell to growers' advocate Kirk Mayer ends 42-year career at Washington Growers Clearing House. 22 Cherries at the Door Tart cherries dominate Seaquist orchards on Wisconsin's Door Peninsula. 32 New replant disease treatment Research finds seed meal outperforms fumigation. 34 Direct market perspective Country Mill owner will head Michigan State Horticulture Society. 38 Distinguished Service Award Harold Thome learned best practices from traveling and observing top growers and researchers. 42 Silver Apple Award Jerry Haak worked to help the fruit industry and the community at large. 44 Latino Leadership Award José Ramirez feels a responsibility to represent Hispanics in the tree fruit industry. Growers of the Year 48 Quiet innovators Brothers Craig and Mike O'Brien have been testing the limits of tree density in an effort to maximize yields and stay competitive. 52 Collaborative approach The O'Brien brothers are known for their innovation and collaboration. 54 'Change is guaranteed' O'Briens say innovation is key to survival on a family farm. Good Grape Grower 26 Creating a better vineyard Four experts share tips on vine spacing, row orientation, and trellis design. 28 Wine industry needs trained workers Washington's wine industry is growing faster than colleges can graduate wine students. www.goodfruit.com 32 44 48 28