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Paul Evans Library of Fruit Science
General Fruit and Horticulture Links
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Access to Extension and Experiment Station Publications
AboutProduce.com - "Here you'll harvest an abundance of information and recipes that make the bountiful varieties, delicious flavors and healthy benefits of fruits, vegetables, nuts and herbs come alive. "
AgNIC's compilation of Tree Fruits sites, with topics such as General Reference, Tree Fruit Research and Industry Associations, Diseases, Entomology, Horticulture, Publications & Archives, Tree Fruit Research Stations, as well as sites on specific fruits.
Agricultural Marketing Service of the USDA - Quality Standards: Fresh Fruit and Vegtables, Frozen Fruit, Fresh Fruit for Processing, and Canned Fruit
American Pomological Society - The oldest fruit organization in North America, founded by Marshall P. Wilder in 1848, to foster the science and practice of fruit growing and variety development.
Appalachian Fruit Research Station - The mission of the Appalachian Fruit Research Station is to identify critical problems of temperate fruit production; develop the science, technology, and genetic base needed to maximize productivity and quality of fruit crops; and minimize the adverse effects of biotic and environmental factors on these crops.
Apples and Oranges - A Comparison by S A. Sandford, Annals of Improbable Research (AIR) Vol. 1, No. 3,May/June 1995
ATTRA's Overview of Organic Fruit Production
Berries - Factsheets, Infosheets and Publications - from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs
The Berry Basket Newsletter - The Newsletter for Missouri Small Fruit and Vegetable Growers - Current (full text) issue and subscription information or the complete index to The Berry Basket, its precursor News from the Berry Patch, and the Blueberry Times.
Berry plants for women's nutrition & medicine, by Katsi Cook and Akwesasne Mohawk
Building Plans File of the Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service - The Tennessee AES maintains a file of approximately 290 building and equipment plans. The plans are primarily available to residents of the state of Tennessee, but they can be supplied to others on a limited basis.
California Rare Fruit Growers Association - California Rare Fruit Growers Assoc. set up this site detailing basic information about…you guessed it – rare fruits! The scientific names, origins, growth habits, culture and other facts are described for the many fruits we may have heard of but never seen.
California Tree Fruit Agreement
Classifying Fruit, from the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, Coral Gables, Florida
Cornell's Encyclopedia of Grafting
Comprehensive Listing of Alternate and Botanical Names for Horticultural Crops -- Provides alternate and botanical names for horticultural crops.
The Council on Botanical and Horticultural
Libraries, Inc. (CBHL)
Crop Profiles from the USDA - Cultivation and statistical information on all fruits grown in the United States.
E-answers is a searchable Web site that provides reliable, research-based information on a wide range of Extension or Outreach-oriented subjects. From this source you can access the knowledge of Land Grant universities around the nation.
Edible Landscaping & Gardening: Plant Descriptions, Cultivation Tips, Lore, Trivia, Cultivars by Ben Sharvy - Listed alphabetically, general information and lore is provided about many fruits, many common, some not so common.
eHow: Growing - An informative website on how to grow ornamentals, edibles, trees, and other gardening basics.
Environmental Guidelines for Tree Fruit and Grape Producers, British Columbia, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
Ethnobotany, Definitions and Scope of, from the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, Coral Gables, Florida
Fabulous Fruits: Topics include: Top Ten Fruits, Fruits that are Kind to the Intestines, 31 Favorite Fruits and the Nutrients They Contain, Top 10 Fiber-rich Fruits, Top 7 Vitamin C-containing Fruits
Flower and Fruit Vocabulary, from the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, Coral Gables, Florida
Freezing Fruits by Pat Beck, Nutrition Specialist, North Dakota State University Extension Service, May 1996
Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Shipments by Commodities, States and Months, FVAS-4, Calander year 1999
From Harvest to Health - From Harvest to Health is a program developed by University Extension and the Missouri Department of Agriculture to promote locally grown products. Products include apples, grapes, honey, peaches, rasberries and strawberries.
Fruit Facts - Fact sheets on many of the more uncommon or regional fruits.
Fruit Gardening in the Landscape: Fruit Gardening in Texas
Fruit publications from the University of Arkansas
Fruitarian Universal Network - "A fruitarian is a person who eats fruit and only fruit."
Fruit Nutrition Facts - Nutritional information, facts, history, types of cultivars/varieties, harvesting and storage techniques, and so forth are highlighted for each fruit. Very nice site!
Fruit Pages - Everything you want to know about fruit. A comprehensive look at fruit and human nutrition, losing weight, nutrition charts, and information about the different fruits.
Fruitnet.com - The "Internet site for the global fresh produce business"
FRUITS: Energy and nutrition values per 100 g eatable part - Grapes are listed alphabetically in the full table of fruits
Fruits of Warm Climates by Julia F. Morton. This online book describes many of the fruits grown in warm climates including figs, tangelos, and lychees.
Gardening Launch Pad: Fruits and Nuts
Great Lakes Fruit and Produce
Grow Fruit & Nuts in the Suburbs & Homesteads-Index to information by Species
Horticulture Publication Listing - dozens of great fruit culture publications are accessible through this site from the College of Agriculture and Home Economics at New Mexico State University.
Horticultural Image Collection Database at Cornell University
HortNET - New Zealand's largest horticulture Internet-based information centre.
Key to Major Fruit Types, Use this key to classify different types of fruits; from the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, Coral Gables, Florida
Lists of Cultivars from the Brooks & Olmo Register - Cultivars registered since 1994 and published in registers 36 to 41 in the journal of Hortscience. (This page is a link off of the homepage of the American Pomological Society).
Listserves and
mailgroups within the fruit industry.
Living & Raw Foods - you can also send a free fruit postcard.
The Lorette System of Pruning by Mark Lee. Describes, summarizes and illustrates the fruit tree pruning system of Louis Lorette of France from the early 1900's. The site also includes scanned pages from the book, Pruning of Fruit Trees by Paul Champagnat, published in English by Crosby Lockwood and Sons of London in 1954.
Meaurements, Conversion Units & Calculations Useful to Farmers (ATTRA) - Provides dozens of links to calculators such as, Fertilizer Calculation for Home Gardens & Lawns, Land Area Calculator, Calculating Manure and Manure Nutrient Application Rates, Bushels, Test Weights and Calculations, and Weights and Processed Yields of Fruits and Vegetables in Retail Containers.
The Mid-Atlantic Regional Fruit Loop - "The goal of the Mid-Atlantic Regional Fruit Loop is to provide information resources that are useful to commercial fruit producers, county and regional agricultural agents, fruit industry professionals, Master Gardeners, and home orchardists. Content for the "Loop" has been provided by fruit professionals from Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, the USDA/ARS, Virginia, and West Virginia."
MidFEx, short for Midwest Fruit Explorers, is a non-profit organization of amateur backyard fruit growing enthusiasts. Most of the members live in the counties surrounding Chicago.
NAFEX - North American Fruit Explorers, Inc.
OASIS: Online Advice & Shopper Information System - "OASIS is your one-stop source for information about selecting, preparing & using fresh vegetables."
Opportunities for Fruit Production in Saskatchewan by Bob Bors, Department of Plant Sciences, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada. (in .doc format)
Optimal - The Fruit & Vegetable Storage Expert System Database
Organic Production Links from the Northwest Berry and Grape InfoNet.
Pennsylvania Tree Fruit Production Guide - from Penn State Cooperative Extension - This guide emphasizes the most recently developed production methods that use alternative pest control strategies, such as integrated pest management, to reduce pesticide use. To use such systems, the grower needs to have a complete understanding of the fruit planting as an entire system.
Planning For Profit Enterprise Budgets, Value Added and Food Processing - Sponsored by the Farm Business Management Information Network for British Columbia, Canada (FBMInet-BC). In pdf format are guides on how to profit from value-added products, including fruit pie production, fruit leather, jam production, apple juice and salsa. In this same Planning For Profit series are guides on Tree Fruits and Berries & Vines.
Plant Germplasm Resources - This page includes links to information on global plant germplasm banks and genetic stock centers.
Plant Physiology Information Website, Home Page for Ross Koning.
Plants for a Future Database - This Species Database contains details of nearly 7000 plants, all of which are either edible, have medicinal properties or have some other use such as fibres, oils or soaps. For each plant the database contains details of the uses of the plants, as well as information on the environment it will grow in, and cultivation details.
Produce Marketing Association
Propagating Deciduous Fruit Plants Common to Georgia - Describes techniques for propagating apples, figs, peaches, pears and other fruits. An excellent treatise on grafting techniques.
Small Fruits of New York, New York Agricultural Experiment Station, 1925 by U. P. Hedrick. Pictorial archive of historic New York State fruit. Images are arranged by type of fruit: Brambles (Red and Hybrid Raspberries; Black Raspberries; Blackberries, Dewberries, Hybrid Berries), Bush Fruits (Currants, Gooseberries), and Strawberries. Images are in JPEG format.
Southern Region Small Fruit Consortium (SRSFC), sponsored by: Clemson University, North Carolina State University, and the University of Georgia
Small Scale Fruit Production - a manual from Penn State Cooperative Extension. Covers: Controlling Wildlife Damage in the Home Fruit Garden; Pome Fruits: Apples and Pears; Stone Fruits: Peaches, Nectarines, Plums, Apricots, and Cherries; Grapes; Brambles; Strawberries; Blueberries; Gooseberries and Currants; Elderberries; Hardy Kiwi.
Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center
UN / ECE Handbook of Agricultural Statistics: Fruits and Derived Products - This publication has been prepared jointly by the secretariats of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UN ECE), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), and of the Statistical Office of the European Communities (EUROSTAT) pursuant to the decision of the twentieth session of the ECE/FAO Study Group on Food and Agricultural Statistics in Europe held in Geneva from 8 to 11 July 1991 to compile this handbook of definitions and concepts used by international agencies collecting food and agriculture statistics. [snip]
USDA Risk Management Agency Feasibility Studies - Studies include Blueberry, Bramble, Strawberry. The executive summary is a text article and the full study is in pdf format.
The UMass Fruit Advisor
World Markets for Organic Fruit and Vegetables--Opportunities for Developing Countries in the Production and Export of Organic Horticultural Products. Online publication from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Rome, 2001.
WSU-TFREC is the research and extension center of
Washington State University dedicated to the tree fruit sciences.
XPLOR - Horticultural publications from the University of Missouri Extension.
Commercial Strawberry/Raspberry Industry: This is a Canadian factsheet (16 pages printed) whose concepts are relevant to growers everywhere. The marketing section delineates methods proven successful for marketing strawberries and raspberries. U-pick (you-pick, PYO) operations, farm gate sales, farmers markets, and marketing basics specific to these berries are described at length. Beyond the marking section is comprehensive information regarding berry farm establishment (where and where not), economic and financial considerations, and production and regulatory basics.
Direct Farm Marketing and Tourism Handbook: This online guide is designed to help farm operators and individual growers market their products and services directly to consumers. Each detailed chapter is linked individually to its own .pdf file where the subject is explained and examples drawn from real-world producers. Many of the chapters address tree and small fruits as well as vegetables.
Direct Marketing Guide for Producers of Fruits, Vegetables, and Other Specialty Products: This is an excellent, 40 page document that covers the methods and details of different direct marketing strategies [Pick-your-own, farmers' markets, deliveries, etc.]. Included is a detailed chapter on "Advertising and Promotion Strategies" which raises the necessary questions a seller must ask and solve in order to be successful.
Direct Marketing of Farm Produce and Home Goods: This is a handy, 28-page booklet helps the marketer determine which method is best for their product and situation. In the merchandising category the reader will find the topics pricing, advertising, and displays. Other chapters handle employee matters, customer complaints, financial planning and regulations.
Farmers Markets: A Guide to Starting, Operating, and Selling: This 10-page guide begins with instructions as to organizing a new farmers market operation, then how to make it successful. It covers how to effectively market and price your produce, advertise to draw in the buyer, and work with rather than against fellow marketers to both sell more.
The Horticultural Business Information Network: Direct marketing, describes more than 25 sites and books concerning the marketing of fruits and vegetables.
Marketing Alternatives for Specialty Produce: This guide from the Pacific Northwest identifies and illustrates many of the marketing options and costs for growers of specialty crops. Worksheets are included to aid in estimating post-harvest costs including transportation, packing and of course, marketing.
Pick-Your-Own Markets: Should I Grow Fruits and Vegetables: This is an article that can help you examine your crop area and design the best layout possible to hold a PYO operation. It looks at sales areas, parking facilities, restroom facilities, signs and even advertising considerations.
Pricing: Pricing describes various methods to best determine the marketable price for your produce. Techniques include price comparisons with competitors, calculating the maximum profit possible when all costs are considered, discount days and events, and how to handle money: cash, check, or charge?
Product Position: Product position refers to consumers' opinions of your product (e.g. lowest price, best service, freshest produce, 'certified residue free,' easy access, etc.) when they are making a purchase decision. The guide uses many graphs to smartly illustrate how consumers react to the above. The data for the graphs and charts was collected through consumer studies conducted by the Packer and published in their Fresh Trends Profile Studies. The guide continues with hints and tips for you to take the information and apply it your operation.
Roadside Stands: Should I Grow Fruit and Vegetables?: This guide addresses the issues involved with running a roadside stand. Location, hours of operation, buildings and facilities, displays, advertising, pricing, and legal considerations are the sections described in detail, and encourage the seller to plan the operation well in advance in order to be safety-conscious and successful.
Links on the subjects Value Added and Niche Marketing were compiled by by members of the Western Management and Marketing Extension Committee, with partial support provided by Farm Foundation into the Western Risk Management Library.
Vegetable Growers' Handbook: The information is appropriate for both vegetable and fruit growers. Chapter 2, Marketing (15 pages when printed), fully describes marketing methods, pricing, product containers, and the hours of operation necessary for a profitable venture. This chapter also describes the pros and cons of managing your own stand, as well as working with third-party vendors and retail outlets.
Missouri State University Pomology Research Program - [From the webpage] - "Pomology is the science of fruit production. We define the discipline to encompass all tree and small fruits that are commercially grown in Missouri. This comprises apple, peach, grape, blueberry, strawberry, and bramble fruits. Areas of study include the evaluation of new varieties and rootstocks for tree and small fruits and the study of cultural practices and training systems for growing fruit crops. Our pomological research also involves the application of the scientific method to the needs of the Missouri fruit industry. This applied approach centers on experiments conducted in field plantings. The desired end result is to formulate recommendations that Missouri fruit growers can use in their farming operations. In addition to field work, some faculty conduct basic research in the laboratory and greenhouse." The program is based on the site of the Missouri State Fruit Experiment Station and SMS Mountain Grove Campus, Mtn. Grove, MO.
Conservation, Evaluation, Exploitation and Collection of Minor Fruit Tree Species, European Community Project
Cornell University - Plant Science Specialization - Fruit Science
Institute of Horticulture, Volcani Center, Bet Dagan, Israel. This University has four departments including the Department of Fruit Tree Breeding & Molecular Genetics and the Department of Fruit Trees
Department of Pomology, Istituto Agrario S.Michele all'Adige, Trentino Province, Italy
National Institute of Fruit Tree Science, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
Penn State Fruit Research and Extension Center Webpage
Pomology Resources Center, La Mazière, France
University of California - Davis Department
of Pomology
Domestic Fruit Program, Dr. R. H. (Bob) Bors, Project LeaderDepartment of Plant Sciences, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada.
USDA - Beltsville, Fruit Laboratory
West Virginia University's
Kearneysville Tree Fruit Research and Education Center
Bramble berry recipes from the Oregon Raspberry & Blackberry Commission
Diabetic-lifestyle.com - This site offers recipes both with fruit and low in sugar. For instance, all of the recipes for October 2000 featured apples.
Fresh From Florida Cookbook - Among traditional fruits, interesting offerings here include watermelon recipes including "Watermelon Muffins" and favorites like "Watermelon-Strawberry-Mint Salsa".
Low-Fat Vegetarian Archive - Do not be afraid! These recipes are just as delectable as the fattening ones.
My-Meals - Fruit: not just for snacking! This searchable database lets you pick the food (i.e. apple) and the type of meal (i.e. main dishes) to find new and tasty ways of combining traditional ingredients [Baked Ham with Peaches]. It also allows you to chose the number of servings and it will adjust the ingredients accordingly.
RecipeSource - Fruit Recipes - More than 70,000 international recipes, easily indexed and searchable by ingredient. (formerly know as SOAR: The Searchable Online Archive of Recipes)
Southern U.S. Cuisine - Searching this site for you particular fruit or berry will reward you with classic as well as innovative combinations. For when it's too hot to cook you can also find neat recipes for fruit cooking in your crock pot.
YumYum - The name says it all! Search on the keyword of fruit and get 300+ recipes, including "Breakfast Fruit Chimichangas" and "Cheese and Fruitwich"
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