Columbia Gorge Fruit Growers
Columbia Gorge Fruit Growers is a non-profit organization of 440 growers and 20 shippers of tree fruit in the Mid-Columbia area. Hood River, Wasco and Sherman counties in Oregon; and Klickitat and Skamania counties in Washington produce more than 225,000 tons of cherries, apples and pears.
The objective of the Association is to encourage and promote the fruit industry through legislation, research, education and marketing; to support growers through the exchange of information regarding sound practices and regulations; and to work cooperatively with other industries and organizations.
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2019 Frost Report - March 4-May 15
Note: The Frost Report can be heard on the following radio stations, via telephone at (541) 387-2732, and online at www.precisionforecasting.com where the information can be accessed all season. |
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The recorded notice may be heard at (541) 387-2732, or tune to radio stations at approximate times listed below:
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KIHR (98.3 FM/1340 AM)
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KCGB (105.5 FM/96.9 FM) |
KACI Hood River (93.5 FM)
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KACI Wasco (93.5 FM/1300 AM) |
| 12:20 pm preliminary | 6:35 pm forecast | 7:41 pm forecast | 5:41 pm forecast |
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or on-line at www.precisionforecasting.com
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Current News 2019 OREGON PAY EQUITY LAW: Final Rules Summary by Dalton Advocacy, Inc. NEW CGFG WEATHER SITE: Columbia Gorge Fruit Growers Weather Network. WEATHER ALARM TUTORIAL. iAMERICA IMMIGRATION RIGHTS POSTERS (ENGLISH & SPANISH): You Have Rights Posters (Printed Sets Available At CGFG OFFICE) OREGON FARM BUREAU OFFERS ICE PRIMER: Immigration and Customs Enforcement Primer for Oregon Agricultural Producers TRAINING RESOURCES Pesticide Educational Resources Collaborative (PERC) Worker Protection Standard Compliance Assistance Library How To Comply Manual (2015 Revised) Worker Protection Standards Manual (2016) In-Person Delivery of Train-The-Trainer Course FIRST AID/CPR classes NEXT CLASS: ENGLISH: Friday, March 22, 4-8:30 p.m., Odell Fire Station. SPANISH: Friday, March 8, 4-8:30 p.m., Odell Fire Station. To register, contact Columbia Gorge Fruit Growers at 541-387-4769 (or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.). GLOBAL GAP classes NEXT CLASS: None scheduled. For more information, contact Columbia Gorge Fruit Growers at 541-387-4769 (or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.). Classes can be held either in The Dalles or in Hood River. 2018 Oregon Minimum Wage Change (effective July 1, 2018) 2018-19 BOLI POSTERS |
2019 CALENDAR
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March 14 |
Orchard Managers Meeting, Columbia Gorge Coummuntiy College, Building 2, Room 384, 6:30 a.m. breakfast, 7 a.m. presentation: Oregon Saves, Tracy Fenske, County Financial. |
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March 21 |
Orchard Managers Meeting, Columbia Gorge Coummuntiy College, Building 2, Room 384, 6:30 a.m. breakfast, 7 a.m. presentation: MSU Cherry Rootstock Trials in High Density Systems, Bernardita Sallato, Washington State University |
FIND, SELL EQUIPMENT, TREES : CGFG TRADING POST