The act further provides for coordination with other state, federal, and private agencies conducting similar research. Commissioners are active fruit growers or have a substantial interest in the production of tree fruit. Research Grower assessments on fruit produced provide the funds to conduct a myriad of research on every aspect of tree fruit production, from rootstock development to improved post-harvest practices.
Research is funded based on the proportion of dollars collected for each commodity.
Follow the links on the side panel for information on current research and next year's activities. For best results, view this site with Internet Explorer 5. This site is hosted by the Washington Apple Commission .