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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2018 Frost Report - March 5-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 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: 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.).
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)
2017-18 BOLI POSTERS |
2018 CALENDAR
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Jan. 17 |
Worker Protection Standards Training, presented by Pesticide Safety Education Program, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Pine Grove Grange. Pre-register at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. |
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Jan. 25 |
Worker Protection Standards Training, presented by Pesticide Safety Education Program, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Columbia Gorge Community College, Building 3, Suite 3.203, The Dalles. Pre-register at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. |
| *Orchard Manager Meetings: Topics are subject to change due to the fact that programs coordinators try to respond to immediate needs of growers. Meetings are held at Columbia Gorge Community College, Building 2, Third Floor Lecture Hall, The Dalles. The meeting begins with a full breakfast at 6:30 a.m. sponsored by CGFG, OSU Extension and Wilson Irrigation. | |
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