www.goodfruit.com GOOD FRUIT GROWER JANUARY 1, 2017 3
Centerpiece
20 The Cuba
challenge
Politics and lack of prosperity
make Cuba a distant prospect
for tree fruit growers.
22 Growing needs
of Cuban farms
Shortages of fuel, chemicals
and machinery make them
organic but not efficient.
2017 Outlook
14 Success from
tree to market
Tips to avoid growing
an $8 box of fruit.
16 Trade questions
for tree fruit
Industry awaits the incoming
U.S. president's actions on trade.
18 Pear decision
Routine marketing order
continuance vote slated.
Good Grape
Grower
10 Concord blues
Juice grape growers can expect
low prices for another year.
10 For wine grapes,
more hot growth
Washington state's crush
estimate of 292,000 tons is
sixth increase in seven years.
12 A unified voice
Wine industry leaders, growers
team up to discuss policy agenda.
Cuban farms — and their workers — lack
machinery, chemicals and other farm
necessities. Read more about the island
nation's challenges beginning on Page 20.
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