HeyJaredRadical Pomology!
A dedicated passion for sustainable agriculture developed early on, and over the years evolved into a profound dedication to the principles and practices of ecologically-focused, biodynamically-driven farming. Herein lies those thoughts and musings.
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Spotted Lanterfly (opens the original)
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For those that know or follow me, you know that I am primarily an orchard and vineyard consultant. I work part of the year in New York’s Hudson Valley and Finger Lakes regions. I also have clients in the Catskills, Virginia, Michigan, and Vermont - as well as cohorts throughout New England. Why am I leading off an article on Spotted Lanternfly with this? Because I get to see, experience, and react to a wide range of situations and conditions that I feel give me a unique point of view on many thi
America the Beautiful? (opens the original)
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America is simultaneously the most beautiful and most f*cked up country on Earth right now. The diversity of environments, ecosystems, people, and things to do and experience is mind-boggling. Yet, in an age where everything seems to be going to ‘hell in a handbasket’, as my mom used to say, we’re faced with situations that may present themselves as hurdles or challenges - which they are - but simultaneously as opportunities for growth and (r)evolution. <a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-im
August strikes again! (opens the original)
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I’m not sure how obvious it is to anyone, but climate change and some ill-timed or executed orchard activities don’t belong together. The combination often leads to reduced crop production and fruit quality. And as climate change gets worse, the adverse effects will get worse as well.One very good example is late summer pruning apple trees. Summer pruning is something that’s been practiced for decades, and is recommended to improve fruit, color, sizing, and brix levels. It can even improve fruit
Getting closer every day! (opens the original)
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I know it’s been a while since I’ve published anything, but I have been writing, and I have a bunch of drafts getting very close to publishable. In the meantime, we are crossing that threshold from the summer growing season into the beginning of harvest season, and I couldn’t be more excited. Stay tuned. The best is yet to come.<a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!7xH-!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media
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