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Nebraska Community Orchards - Grow Communities

Nebraska Community Orchards - Grow Communities. Tom Trapp TrappleOrchard.com June 6, 2012. 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

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Nebraska Community Orchards - Grow Communities

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  1. Nebraska Community Orchards- Grow Communities Tom Trapp TrappleOrchard.com June 6, 2012 2012 - SonShine Orchards

  2. 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 - SonShine Orchards

  3. 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 • SonShine Orchards – Community Orchard Effort 2012 - SonShine Orchards

  4. 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 - SonShine Orchards

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

  6. 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 - SonShine Orchards

  7. 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 - SonShine Orchards

  8. 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 - SonShine Orchards

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

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

  11. More Information • Sign up eMail List • www.TrappleOrchard.com • Starting A Community Orchard in N. Dakota Tom Trapp Trapple Orchard 402-502-4136 info@TrappleOrchard.com tjtrapp7@yahoo.com 2012 - SonShine Orchards

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

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