"SUSTAINABLE Innovation' was the theme of the International Fruit Tree Association's 54th Annual Conference in Pasco, WA, and nowhere was that more evident than on the visits hosted by various area growers on the orchard tours. It all began with a pre-conference tour of Ralph Broetje's impressive spread — their main orchard is the largest contiguous orchard in the U.S., covering more than 4,300 acres — and you can find details of that visit at GrowingProduce.com. After the following day of educational sessions, attendees again climbed aboard the buses for visits to four growers: C&M Orchards, Oasis Farms, Fianrahan Orchards, and Yakima Valley Orchards.
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