1. Tom Trapp TrappleOrchard.com June 6, 2012 2012 - SonShine Orchards

2.  Nebraska has a proud history of apple production stemming from the 1800’s  Arbor Day – Nebraska’s Own  Renown Nebraska Orchards  Ideal Climate Chill, Rainfall, Soil, Varieties 2012 - SonShine Orchards

3. Modeled after Community Gardens Sponsors: schools, cities, churches Prevalent in UK, Canada Efforts Growing in the US – Edy’s & FTPF.org – www.communitiestakeroot.com www.communitiestakeroot.com – Community Orchards – Investing in the Future Community Orchards – Investing in the Future Local efforts – Trapple Orchard – Our Orchard – SonShine Orchards – Community Orchard Effort 2012 - SonShine Orchards

4. Unites & Involves Your Community Promotes Sustainable Agriculture Encourages Healthy Lifestyle Educates on Nutrition Endorses Genetic Biodiversity Expands visibility of your Ag Ed Program Leaves a Legacy Expands Educational Program 2012 - SonShine Orchards

5.  Community Awareness & Involvement  Healthy lifestyles  Nutrition  Biodiversity  Permaculture  Life-long Learning  Agri-business / Fundraising  Outdoor Activity / Learning Lab 2012 - SonShine Orchards

6. Property Donation Sponsor & Core Steering Committee School / Business Partnerships Volunteers Promotion & Marketing Legal (part of city, stand-alone, LLC) Apples, Pears, Plums, Apricots, Cherries, Peaches, Berries Grants are Available 2012 - SonShine Orchards

7.  Partnered with West Harrison SD’s Ag-Ed Program  2 Acres - River Sioux, Iowa (I-29, exit 95)  Platted 10’ apart x 15’ rows  450 - Apples, Pears, Plums, Apricots, Cherries  Alley Orchard Cropping – Perennial Herbs  Between trees – Raspberries, Blackberries, Gooseberries, Currants 2012 - SonShine Orchards

8.  Trees need 1” of water a week  Iowa Rainfall is adequate (30” a year)  Deep Root Irrigation (Bainbridge)  Passive Rainwater Collection Elevated 275 g IBC Totes  1” on 30’ x 30’ shed is 561 gallons  Drip Irrigation System 2012 - SonShine Orchards

9. Commitment & Ownership Bugs, weeds, diseases Wildlife – Deer, rabbits Diseases Spraying IPM (Integrated Pest Management) Community Support Stay Motivated! 2012 - SonShine Orchards

10. 1 Semi-dwarf Tree = 1 Semi-Dwarf Apple Tree = Wh 280 Semi-dwarf Trees =  4 Bushels of apples  160 Pounds of apples  8 Gallons Juice, sauce, or cider  20 Apple Pies  U-Pick @$65/Bu = $260  1,120 Bushels of apples  44,800 Pounds of apples  2,240 Gallons Juice, sauce, or cider  5,600 Apple Pies  U-Pick @$65/Bu = $72,800 2012 - SonShine Orchards

11.  Sign up eMail List  www.TrappleOrchard.com www.TrappleOrchard.com  Starting A Community Orchard in N. Dakota Starting A Community Orchard in N. Dakota Tom Trapp Trapple Orchard 402-502-4136 info@TrappleOrchard.com tjtrapp7@yahoo.com 2012 - SonShine Orchards

12. Start Your Own Community Orchard And we’ll be eager to hear Your Story! 2012 - SonShine Orchards