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Representing commercial pear, cherry, and apple growers in the Mid-Columbia region.

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3.01.26

To participate in the Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers (ASCF) program provided by the USDA, producers must have an updated acreage report filed with FSA by March 13, 2026. Contact local FSA reps for Hood River and Wasco counties at 541-298-8559, Ext. 2

3.01.26

The new WSU AgWeatherNet portal has launched for monitoring our weather station network and setting temperature alerts! You can find additional resources on our Weather Monitoring page, including a step-by-step guide for creating your account, selecting your weather stations, and setting alerts.

Our Mission

We encourage and promote the tree fruit industry through research, education, legislation, and marketing.

We are here to support growers through the exchange of information regarding sound practices and regulations.

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22,000 acres

of tree fruits in the Mid-Columbia

Over $200 million

in revenue generated from the tree fruit industry in the Mid-Columbia

450 million

pounds fruit produced in the Mid-Columbia annually

2nd Largest

producer of pears in the nation and 3rd largest producer of sweet cherries.

Our Approach

Collaborating with trusted partners to protect the fruit industry.

At Columbia Gorge Fruit Growers, we collaborate with our industry partners to follow research-based best practices that protect our farm employees, the environment, and the future of the tree fruit industry in the Mid-Columbia.

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John Deere tractor and pear crate
Photo by OSU MCAREC

Our Impact

Advocating for research-based agricultural policies.

Since its inception, Columbia Gorge Fruit Growers has invested in scientific studies to identify practices that benefit people and the environment, funded local migrant farmworker support programs and student scholarships, and provided educational opportunities for growers and farm employees to ensure safe workplaces.

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