Columbia Gorge Fruit Growers

formerly Hood River Grower-Shipper Association
(PESP member since May 1996)

The Hood River fruit growing district is nestled along the Columbia River in Northern Oregon/southern Washington. It includes about 15,000 acres of irrigated orchards farmed by 350 independent family operators. In the early 1990's, in response to growing concerns about the environmental and economic viability of pear and apple production in the Hood River district, discussion began about new directions in the production and marketing of pears and apples. In 1994, the Hood River Grower Shipper Association (HRGS) assembled an industry taskforce including growers, packinghouse and agricultural chemical company field representatives, independent consultants, and university personnel. This group decided to implement a local adaptation of an internationally recognized production system, Integrated Fruit Production (IFP). Through consensus, this group directed the development of the Hood River District IFP program.

The goal of the IFP program is the economical production of high quality pear and apple fruit which gives priority to ecologically sound growing practices. Pesticides, fertilizers, and water are used judiciously to minimize impacts on the environment and human health thereby sustaining the viability of the agro-ecosystem.

Member Contacts

Jean Godfrey
Hood River Grower-Shipper Association
PO Box 168
Odell, OR 97044-0168
541-387-4769
541-387-2734 (fax)
cgfg@hrecn.net

EPA Liaison to this Member

Chris Pfeifer
U.S. EPA/OPP/BPPD
1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW (7511P)
Washington, DC 20460-0001
703-308-0031
703-308-8712
pfeifer.chris@epa.gov

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PESP Sector Designation

Tree Fruits and Nuts