Let’s Talk About Tree Fruit

03/11/2025 40 min
Let’s Talk About Tree Fruit

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Summary: Kendall and Rebecca discuss the New Hampshire tree fruit industry with UNH Extension fruit and vegetable field specialist Jeremy Delisle. They explore the challenges farmers face, including extreme weather events and market shifts. They also discuss the resilience of New Hampshire farmers, the use of integrated pest management, and the impact of community and grower associations.Show notes:  Integrated Pest Management (IPM): https://extension.unh.edu/agriculture-gardens/pest-disease-growing-tools/integrated-pest-management-ipmNetwork for Environment and Weather Applications (NEWA) in NH: https://extension.unh.edu/agriculture-gardens/pest-disease-growing-tools/network-environment-weather-applications-newa-new-hampshirePoverty Lane Orchards (Farnum Hill Ciders): https://farnumhillciders.com/orchardsApple Hill Farm: https://applehillfarmnh.com/UNH Extension – https://www.extension.unh.eduMulti-Cultivar Grafting Trap Trees Report: https://portal.nifa.usda.gov/web/crisprojectpages/1020950-multi-cultivar-grafting-a-novel-low-cost-grower-friendly-attract-and-kill-approach-to-manage-key-apple-pests.htmlNatural Resources Conservation Service - https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/Women in Ag Newsletter signup - https://unhoutreach.tfaforms.net/217751?CID=701G0000001AiKCIA0  Jeremy Delisle – [email protected] Kunelius – [email protected]  Rebecca Dube – [email protected]  Thumbnail Photo for episode:Apple close-up.jpg