Called a soft catch system, the mechanism boasts a soft surface for catching the delicate berries in contrast to the hard polycarbonate surface of traditional over-the-row machines.
Kym Pokorny |
Feb 17, 2021 |
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The orchard has more than 80 apple varieties – some that are well-known in the industry and in high demand by cider-makers – plus other lesser known or experimental varieties needing to be evaluated under western Oregon conditions.
In 2018, Extension created a half-time position for an organic vegetable Extension professor of practice, which is now held by Nick Andrews, a small crops specialist.