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4 DECEMBER 2016 GOOD FRUIT GROWER www.goodfruit.com First Bite 6 Introducing our Spanish website We're bringing our essential information to Spanish-speaking growers. Good to Know 16 Recruiting – and keeping – workers Mario Miranda Sazo shares why Cornell Spanish program could be model for others. goodfruit.com/es 18-21 Special Spanish section We are reprinting three articles in this issue in Spanish as part of our introduction to our new Spanish website. Also in this issue 34 Beyond the board Network of industry groups lends plenty of opportunities for growers to get involved. 58 Bittersharp discovery Cold-hardy variety found in chance-seedling tree in Vermont draws interest for hard ciders. 62 A history together Coastal California apple growers build lasting relationship with sparkling cider maker. 68 RosBREED, part II Scientists build on DNA-informed breeding efforts with research into disease resistance. 71 Tracking fi re blight Researchers work to identify DNA markers of fi re blight resistance for better breeding. 74 WSU endowment WSU is engaged in hiring and development process following growers' $32 million gift. 78 The GMO apple "It's not going away," says Neal Carter of Okanagan Specialty Fruit. 82 Seeking new invaders British Columbia pest management strategies build on deep roots. Good Point 60 Cider insider report Tieton Cider Works' operation manager Marcus Roberts shares why industry needs more cider apples to meet soaring demand. Last Bite 94 Young grower Q&A with Jesus Ramos of Royal City, Washington. Departments 8 Quick Bites 84 Good Stuff 86 Good to Go 88 Good Deals 91 Advertiser Index 92 Classifi eds Technicians and students analyze apple varieties for resistance to fi re blight on apple trees during a trial at Washington State University's Columbia View research orchard near Orondo, Washington, in June. Read more about their research beginning on Page 71.