Peach Resource Renewal Project: An Incentive Based Approach

The purpose of this project is to assist producers in meeting air quality, water quality, and water conservation requirements in an environmentally sound manner. The project will educate growers about sustainable tree-fruit replanting and growing practices; replace approximately 920 acres of existing older peach orchards, reducing the use of inputs such as water, fertilizer and herbicides/pesticides (especially methyl bromide); and benefit producers and consumers through the availability of new varieties and a certification program.