Re: [Apple-Crop] Future of Extension Assistance to Apple Crop

2017-01-24 Thread kuffelcreek
Pi r squared. Ha! You can't fool me; cornbread's square, pies are round! (In memory of Andy Griffith) Kevin Hauser Kuffel Creek Apple Nursery On Tue, 24 Jan 2017 23:05:13 +, "Con.Traas" wrote: > Hi Art (and everyone), > Yes, I was a much more regular contributor in the past. But then, in >

Re: [Apple-Crop] Future of Extension Assistance to Apple Crop

2017-01-24 Thread Con . Traas
Hi Art (and everyone), Yes, I was a much more regular contributor in the past. But then, in general, there was a lot more discussion going on the forum, which stimulated more responses. I am happy to confirm I am alive and well, and that the apple industry in Ireland (small though it is) is doin

Re: [Apple-Crop] Future of Extension Assistance to Apple Crop

2017-01-24 Thread David Kollas
Dave R., et al Until, or unless a clear and full pronouncement on policy changes is provided by someone with that authority, it is a waste of time to get excited about it. There are a lot of people eager to spread their hysteria. David Kollas Kollas Orchard, CT, USA On Jan 24, 2017,

Re: [Apple-Crop] Future of Extension Assistance to Apple Crop

2017-01-24 Thread David A. Rosenberger
Hello, Con — Thanks for the comment and link that you provided. As indicated in the Buzzfeed news item, no one has any idea right now about how things will unfold over the next four years. However, the dictum from Trump will only affect scientists employed by USDA, and so far as I can recall,

Re: [Apple-Crop] Future of Extension Assistance to Apple Crop

2017-01-24 Thread Arthur Kelly
We are all watching developments warily. Unfortunately we may be a society that values appearance over substance. Art Kelly Kelly Orchards Acton, Maine On Tue, Jan 24, 2017 at 8:16 AM, Con.Traas wrote: > Hello to all from Ireland. > We're having a very mild winter but trees still dormant at th

Re: [Apple-Crop] Future of Extension Assistance to Apple Crop

2017-01-24 Thread kellyorchards
I hadn't heard from you in a while and was worried.  You used to be a regular contributor.  Art Kelly Kelly Orchards Acton, Maine Original message From: "Con.Traas" Date: 01/24/2017 8:16 AM (GMT-05:00) To: apple-crop@virtualorchard.com Subject: [Apple-Crop] Future of E

[Apple-Crop] Future of Extension Assistance to Apple Crop

2017-01-24 Thread Con . Traas
Hello to all from Ireland. We're having a very mild winter but trees still dormant at the moment, and at least pruning is progressing well. I note from the article below that the ability of public sector staff to contribute via a group such as this may become limited. However I would be very hop