By Michelle Miller
Edited by Kristine Moncada, Craig Sheaffer, Gigi DiGiacomo and Nicole Tautges
“I could be pushed into a corner if I have to choose between my orchard and organic certification. If National Organic Program-acceptable and effective controls for fire blight are not found, I may not have an orchard left to certify.” Deirdre, like many orchardists, is facing difficult choices when fire blight hits their orchard.
Should Deirdre build her business as an organic cider company, given her ongoing struggles with fire blight?
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You may cite this publication as:
Miller. M. 2017. Fighting Fire Blight.A Decision Case Study in Principles for Transitioning to Organic Farming: e-Learning Materials and Decision Case Studies for Educators. K. Moncada, C. Sheaffer, G. DiGiacomo, and N. Tautges (Eds). University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN.