Carrington REC
Northern Hardy Fruit Evaluation Project
The Northern Hardy Fruit Evaluation Project was initiated in 2006. Ongoing research and demonstrations include variety evaluations to determine hardiness, productivity, cultural techniques and fruit quality.
A deer-proof fence protects this three-acre orchard, which contains 15 kinds of fruit and more than 750 plants.
This project fits the Center’s mission of creating and improving economic opportunities through the use of our natural resources and expanding knowledge.
Project goals:
■ Introduce growers, processors and consumers to healthy and delicious fruits
that can be grown easily in North Dakota
■ Provide home gardeners and new or existing agribusinesses with information
they need to grow these fruits successfully
Fruit crops are evaluated for:
■ Adaptation to North Dakota’s growing conditions
■ Production practices
■ Disease resistance
■ Productivity
■ Fruit quality
■ Suitability for processing and wine production
The CREC shares results with gardeners and commercial enterprises through:
■ Yearly field tours with presentations by fruit production experts
■ Offering fruit to food processors and winemakers
■ Presentations to groups and at events
■ Annual reports and Web-based reporting
For more information contact:
Kathy Wiederholt
Fruit Project Manager
NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center
663 Hwy. 281 NE
PO Box 219
Carrington, ND 58421
701-652-2951
fax 701-652-2055
Kathy.Wiederholt@ndsu.edu
2012 CREC Field Day
