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Nebraska Community Orchards - Grow Communities Tom Trapple. Orchard. com June 6, 2012 - Son. Shine Orchards

Nebraska – Orcharding � 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 - Son. Shine Orchards

What is a Community Orchard? • • 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 – Son. Shine Orchards – Community Orchard Effort 2012 - Son. Shine Orchards

Why Community Orchards? • • 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 2012 - Son. Shine Orchards

Educational Opportunities � Community Awareness & Involvement � Healthy lifestyles � Nutrition � Biodiversity � Permaculture � Life-long Learning � Agri-business / Fundraising � Outdoor Activity / Learning Lab 2012 - Son. Shine Orchards

Getting Started • • 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 2012 - Son. Shine Orchards

Trapple Orchard � 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 2012 - Son. Shine Orchards

Tree Watering � 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 2012 - Son. Shine Orchards

Community Orchard Challenges • Commitment & Ownership • • • Bugs, weeds, diseases Wildlife – Deer, rabbits Diseases Spraying IPM (Integrated Pest Management) • Community Support • Stay Motivated! 2012 - Son. Shine Orchards

The Math 1 Semi-dwarf Tree = 280 Semi-dwarf Trees = Ø 4 Bushels of apples Ø 160 Pounds of apples Ø 1, 120 Bushels of apples Ø 44, 800 Pounds of apples Ø 8 Gallons Juice, sauce, or cider Ø 20 Apple Pies ØU-Pick @$65/Bu = $260 Ø 2, 240 Gallons Juice, sauce, or cider Ø 5, 600 Apple Pies ØU-Pick @$65/Bu = $72, 800 1 Semi-Dwarf Apple Tree = Wh 2012 - Son. Shine Orchards

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Thank You! Start Your Own Community Orchard And we’ll be eager to hear Your Story! 2012 - Son. Shine Orchards