SINCE first being conceived back in 2004, the Organic Tree Fruit Association (OTFA) and its Upper Midwest Organic Tree Fruit Network have come a long way. Today, OTFA has a list-serv of organic tree fruit growers with more than 700 participants. Theyalso have a website (http://organictreefruit.org) with a wealth of information, and a formal association with around 40 members. The association has several levels of membership and is governed by a board of directors that are elected by the members. Theassociation funds the website and newsletter, applies for grants, manages the list-serv, and rep-resents the organic apple industry. The Network is the communication arm of the group and consists of a list-serv, newsletter, and website. Participation in the Network is free to everyone. The Network is where the interaction among organic tree fruit growers really takes place.
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