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UVM Master Gardener Program - Promotes successful, safe, and environmentally prudent home horticulture practices through education and community activities. Take notice of the Seasonal Tips and help line. USAapples.com - A general information site regarding apples. University of Vermont Apple Program A variety of good technical information about apple growing in Vermont and elsewhere. US Apple (www.usapple.org) A good source for general information for consumers, educators and people in the industry. They also have their own news section. Healthy
Choices for kids online: Learn about the importance
of fruits and vegetables for good nutrition; activity kits for teachers
and students. The New
England McIntosh Growers Association: The New England
McIntosh Growers Association is a non-profit grower-funded organization
charged with promoting New England apples and raising public awareness
of varieties that are grown here.
Home page of the Processed
Apple Institute; New York
Apple Association: Teachers' kits, kids page, variety information. Michigan
Apples: Apple trivia, recipes, variety information. Washington
Apples: Apple history, nutrition and variety information. Virtual Orchard A site for commercial apple growers |
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| Health and Nutrition |
Healthy Choices for kids online: Learn about the importance of fruits and vegetables for good nutrition; activity kits for teachers. and students. Five A Day Website of nutritional information on apples and other fruits and vegetables. AboutProduce.com: Information on nutritional benefits of produce, recipes, and lots of fun facts about fruits and vegetables. Sponsored by the Produce for Better Health Foundation and the Produce Marketing Association. |
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| Pests |
Field Guide for Identification of Pest Insects, Diseases, and Beneficial Organisms: Designed to help apple growers, researchers, and other professionals associated with apple production and pest management to identify common pests (insects, mites, and diseases), pest damage, and beneficial organisms in orchards. |
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| Recipes |
Epicurious Victual Reality: Gourmet recipes using McIntosh apples A great resource for recepies with apples is The Apple Cookbook available through storeybooks.com |
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| Vermont |
Vermont Agency of Agriculture has more information on Vermont Agriculture Other links to Vermont apple growers appear on The Vermont apple orchards listing on this site which also includes Annual Vermont Apple Growers Events. |
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