The Washington organic apple crop is expected to increase by 30 percent for the 2018/19 crop year, following a 20 percent increase last season. While the increases may appear large --- and cause for a market price drop for organic apples --- a thorough analysis indicates that organic apple growers appear to be on the right track for the future of this sector of organic fruit.

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Tom Hrncirik founded the Natural Resources Group nearly 40 years ago with the intention of providing a suite of solutions for growers that focused on soil health. He introduced products that preserve nutrient availability, reduce leaching, build soil vitality, and enhance blooming and fruiting capabilities.

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Arava Export Growers of Israel was one of several international organic fresh produce companies to attend OPS this past July. We talked with Nicolette “Niki” Rosenberg, Sales Manager, Organic and Conventional, Europe and North America; and also met Ido Yaari, Arava’s Head of Business Units.

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The first of three keynote presentations during the 2018 Organic Grower Summit will offer an international overview of the organic produce industry – exploring the opportunities, challenges and issues facing the growing organic fresh fruit and vegetable marketplace. The Grower Roundtable, featuring three organic growers from North America, will provide OGS attendees an insightful exchange of ideas and information on topics ranging from labor, regulations and supply chain issues.

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1. Who Buys Organic Food: Different Types of Consumers
2. Summary of NOSB Fall Meeting Proposals
3. John Foraker's Journey in The Organic Food Space
4. Iranian Immigrant Makes New Life as an Organic Farmer
5. Making Organic Mainstream

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