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Tree Fruit Endowed Chairs
Research Orchards and Facilities: Your Support in Action
New WSU Leadership
New Endowed Chairs
An investment in the future
In 2013, state fruit growers finalized a promise for a $32 million endowment fund—the largest gift in Washington State University’s history—to make WSU a globally competitive tree fruit research institution. Developed in partnership with the Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission, the endowment was initiated through grower-voted assessments in the apple, pear, cherry, and stone fruit industries.
The fund supports priority research projects, modern test orchards and equipment, outreach efforts, and personnel, energizing WSU’s Tree Fruit Research and Extension Program to solve the challenges of today, and prepare for a more profitable and sustainable tomorrow. Priorities are guided by the Tree Fruit Endowment Advisory Committee (EAC), whose membership is appointed by organizations including the Northwest Fresh Pear Committee, Washington State Fruit Commission, Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission, and the Washington Apple Commission.
Current EAC Members
- SAM GODWIN, Chair,
Godwin Family Orchard - SEAN GILBERT,
Gilbert Orchards - TEAH SMITH,
Zirkle Fruit - ALAN GROFF,
Foreman Fruit Company - DOUG GIBSON,
Underwood Fruit - JASON MATSON,
Matson Fruit Company - ROBIN GRAHAM,
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