12 JANUARY 1, 2015 GOOD FRUIT GROWER www.goodfruit.com
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Ray Schmitten (left) and his long-time employee Antonio
Maldonado prepare for the pruning season. Schmitten says
traditional orchards of d'Anjou and Bartletts can still be
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Ray Schmitten's license plate demonstrates his
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