Tom TrappTrappleOrchard.com

June 6, 2012

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Nebraska has a proud history of apple production stemming from the 1800’s

Arbor Day – Nebraska’s Own

Renown Nebraska Orchards

Ideal Climate Chill, Rainfall, Soil, Varieties

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• Modeled after Community Gardens• Sponsors: schools, cities, churches• Prevalent in UK, Canada • Efforts Growing in the US

– Edy’s & FTPF.org– www.communitiestakeroot.com – Community Orchards – Investing in the Future

• Local efforts– Trapple Orchard – Our Orchard– SonShine Orchards – Community Orchard Effort

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• Unites & Involves Your Community• Promotes Sustainable Agriculture• Encourages Healthy Lifestyle • Educates on Nutrition• Endorses Genetic Biodiversity• Expands visibility of your Ag Ed Program• Leaves a Legacy• Expands Educational Program

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Community Awareness & Involvement Healthy lifestyles Nutrition Biodiversity Permaculture Life-long Learning Agri-business / Fundraising Outdoor Activity / Learning Lab

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• Property Donation • Sponsor & Core Steering Committee• School / Business Partnerships• Volunteers• Promotion & Marketing• Legal (part of city, stand-alone, LLC)• Apples, Pears, Plums, Apricots, Cherries,

Peaches, Berries • Grants are Available

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Partnered with West Harrison SD’s Ag-Ed Program 2 Acres - River Sioux, Iowa (I-29, exit 95) Platted 10’ apart x 15’ rows

450 - Apples, Pears, Plums, Apricots, Cherries

Alley Orchard Cropping – Perennial Herbs Between trees – Raspberries, Blackberries,

Gooseberries, Currants

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Trees need 1” of water a week Iowa Rainfall is adequate (30” a year) Deep Root Irrigation (Bainbridge) Passive Rainwater Collection Elevated 275 g IBC Totes 1” on 30’ x 30’ shed is 561 gallons Drip Irrigation System

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• Commitment & Ownership

• Bugs, weeds, diseases • Wildlife – Deer, rabbits• Diseases• Spraying • IPM (Integrated Pest Management)

• Community Support

• Stay Motivated!

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1 Semi-dwarf Tree =

1 Semi-Dwarf Apple Tree =

Wh

280 Semi-dwarf Trees =

4 Bushels of apples160 Pounds of apples

8 Gallons Juice, sauce, or cider20 Apple PiesU-Pick @$65/Bu = $260

1,120 Bushels of apples44,800 Pounds of apples

2,240 Gallons Juice, sauce, or cider

5,600 Apple PiesU-Pick @$65/Bu = $72,800

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