Organic Agriculture in Washington State
June 2009. Graphical presentation of 2008 data for the organic sector in the state. Powerpoint presentation.
Organic Agriculture
Organic Tree Fruit Trends, Washington State, 2008
A Powerpoint presentation summarizing the most recent data on organic tree fruit in the state, showing a 60% increase in certified organic apple acres.
Status of Organic Tree Fruit in Washington State – 2008
December 2008. A report on organic tree fruit area, prices, and trends for 2008, with data from previous years.
Profile of organic crops in Washington State – 2007
June 2008. A comprehensive report (PDF) on organic crop production in the state, including acreage totals by crop and county, and farmgate sales by county.
Organic Tree Fruit Trends – 2007
January 2008. A summary of organic tree fruit focusing on apple, pear, and cherry. Covers Washington State, some national trends, and international data from various countries.
Current world status of organic temperate fruits
Granatstein, D., Kirby, E., Willer, H. 2010. Acta Hort. 873:19-36.
Sustainability trade-offs in organic orchard floor management
Granatstein, D., Wiman, M., Kirby, E., Mullinix, K. 2010. Acta Hort. 873:115-122.
Influence of orchard floor management and compost application timing on N partitioning in organically managed apple trees
TerAvest, D., J.L. Smith, L. Carpenter-Boggs, L. Hoagland, D. Granatstein, and J.P. Reganold. 2010. HortScience. 45:637-642.
Organic horticulture expands globally
Granatstein, D., Kirby, E., Willer, H. 2010. Chronica Hort. December 2010. 50(4):31-38.
Organic Vineyard Establishment: Trellis and Planting Stock Considerations – June 2010
Article in Sustaining the Pacific Northwest Newsletter