USApple Association facts for kids
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| Formation | 1946 |
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| Type | nonprofit organization, trade association |
| Purpose | Promoting apple producers and distributors. |
| Headquarters | Falls Church, Virginia, U.S. |
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United States |
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President and CEO
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Jim Bair |
The USApple Association is a special group that helps people who grow, sell, and work with apples in the United States. It's like a club for apple farmers and businesses. They work to make sure the apple industry stays strong and successful. This group includes members from forty different states across America.
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About USApple Association
The USApple Association is a nonprofit organization. This means they don't work to make money for themselves. Instead, they use their resources to help their members. Their members include apple growers, people who sell apples, and companies that make equipment for apple farms. They also help other businesses connected to apples.
What USApple Does
The association helps nearly 27,463 apple growers. They also support about 3,700 companies that are involved with apples. One of their main jobs is to advocate for the apple industry. This means they speak up for apple farmers and businesses. They talk to the United States government to make sure laws and rules help the apple industry. This is sometimes called lobbying.
They also provide helpful information and newsletters to apple farmers. Their goal is to help everyone in the apple business grow and sell apples profitably. They want to make sure that growing apples is a good business for farmers.
Apple Varieties in the U.S.
The USApple Association's website shares information about all the different kinds of apples grown in the United States. There are almost 100 different types of apples grown for sale. However, about 90% of all apples grown are from just the 15 most popular types. This shows how important a few key apple varieties are to the industry.
Who Are USApple Members?
USApple is a group driven by its members. This means the members decide what the association focuses on. They represent all parts of the apple industry. This includes people who grow apples, pack them, ship them, and sell them. It also includes companies that process apples into juice or other products. State and regional apple groups are also members. Many other businesses involved in the apple industry join USApple too.
External links
- Official Website: https://usapple.org/
