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Tom TrappTrappleOrchard.com
June 6, 2012
2012 - SonShine Orchards
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
2012 - SonShine Orchards
• 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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Sign up eMail List www.TrappleOrchard.com Starting A Community Orchard in N. Dakota
Tom TrappTrapple Orchard402-502-4136
info@TrappleOrchard.comtjtrapp7@yahoo.com
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Start Your Own Community Orchard
And we’ll be eager to hear Your Story!
2012 - SonShine Orchards
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