Finding Common Ground In Santiago, Chile

摘要

The 2012 International Fruit Tree Association conference brings together growers from across the globe. THE International Fruit Tree Association (IFTA), founded in 1958, recently finished its 55th annual conference and orchard tours in Santiago, Chile. With a mission to "promote an understanding of the nature and use of dwarf trees through research, education, and dissemination of information," as well as, "to be the leading international organization advancing intensive orchard systems," it is clearthat this year's conference was right on par with the group's goals. With two days of sessions at the Grand Hyatt Santiago, and orchard tours from Chile to Brazil and Argentina, none of the 300-plus attendees walked away empty handed when it came to information. As Gary Mount, of Terhune Orchards in New Jersey and board member for IFTA explains, "We have always emphasized the free flow of information from growers around the world. These meetings and tours have been at some of the most productive orchards on earth."