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On the cover
An old tractor
next to an orchard
in Washington's
Methow Valley.
BY PALOMA AYALA,
HOOD RIVER, OREGON
www.fl ickr.com/
photos/ayalapaloma
Also in this issue
20 What makes good fruit?
Economists look into the different perspectives
of producers, packers and consumers.
30 Compliance countdown
Questions remain as industry gears up
to meet new food safety regulations.
32 Targeting pathogens
Cold storage may help with systems approach
to ensure food safety for tree fruit.
34 Blazing a trail
IFTA launches women's group
to provide education, mentorship.
Good to Know
31 Food safety FAQ
Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission's
Ines Hanrahan answers important questions.
Last Bite
46 Young grower
Q&A with Ariane Stechmann from
Altes Land, Hamburg, Germany.
Departments
5 First Bite
6 Quick Bites
40 Good to Go
40 Good Stuff
41 Good Deals
44 Advertiser Index
45 Classifi eds
Read our young grower Q&A with Ariane Stechmann on Page 46.
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