The International Fruit Tree Association's summer study tour shows off Canada's world famous apple growing industry. ALTHOUGH only a few hours north of the U.S. border, Quebec is a different world. The French speaking Canadian Province is known for delicacies such as maple syrup, poutine, and, more importantly, apples. Thus, due to huge showings of Canadians at recent International Fruit Tree Association (IFTA) tours such as January's trip to Santiago, Chile, our Northern neighbors were chosen to host 2012's study tour, and host they did. In a carefully organized, whirlwind display of all things pomme, tour attendees were given a warm "bienvenue" at no less than 15 orchards, processing facilities, and cold storage centers, in two information-packeddays.
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