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Event Registration Reminder June 25, 2009 Organic Apple Field Day Advanced registration is required by June 16 along with a $20 registration fee. An on-farm lunch will be provided that features Al-Mar Orchards products and other local, organic foods. The registration form is available at http://www.mosesorganic.org/treefruit/events.htm, or by contacting Deirdre at [log in to unmask] or 608-967-2362. Hosted by Jim and Karen Koan of Al-Mar Orchards, and sponsored by the Organic Tree Fruit Growers Association. The program will focus on the Orchards’ high-density planting system and orchard equipment. Mr. Koan will show his three-year soil preparation program as well as orchard spacing, details of choosing disease resistant varieties, and insect pest and disease control. The Koan’s will provide a tour of their facilities to include their apple operation, packing line, and discuss how to access newer, local markets that have increased their business. Optional tours will cover the organic hops research, organic green house vegetable and compost production, and organic swine production. If you would like to access previous postings to the Mich-Organic listserv you can copy and paste the following URL into your browser address bar http://list.msu.edu/archives/mich-organic.html