Organic Apple

In Washington, organic apple orchards generally yield the same as conventional orchards, and packouts are often higher. Organic fruit earns premium prices that vary from year to year, but they can lead to greater profitability. In 2007, about 5% of the state’s apple acreage was certified organic, and this is expected to grow to 10% by 2009.

Resources

Presentations

• An in-store assessment of consumer willingness to pay for organic apples
• How ’bout them apples!
• An In-Store Assessment of Consumers’ Willingness-To-Pay for Organic Apples: Does Size Matter?

Reports

• Organic Fruit Production-Apple
• Status of Organic Tree Fruit in Washington State

Posters

• Comparing tillage and mulching for organic orchard performance