1. Apples, Grapes, Raisins, Alfalfa / / Cold Storage By Sean Currans Task Force Centurion

2.  Times have changed since 1975. ◦ Agricultural technologies continually advance ◦ International quality  Begins with field production practices  Carefully preserved during harvest  Post-harvest sorting  Cold storage

3. 1. Rapid introduction to current Best Management Practices. 2. Introduction to top experts. 3. Open doors for business.

4. CROPS  Apples  Grapes  Raisins  Alfalfa Technologies, Supplies, Marketing  Crop Management, pruning, irrigation  Cold storage  Post harvesting handling  Equipment & Supplies  Fruit broker introduction

6. orchard management irrigation dwarfing rootstock & varieties harvest

7. post harvest handling

8. Vine management is 80% Variety trials are needed

9. Irrigation and water management very important. Afghan grapes probably over-watered Risk disease and lower quality fruit

10. And Raisins Dried-on-Vine (DOV)

11.  Introduction to Nathel International ◦ See US packing houses ◦ Learn export requirements ◦ See examples packaging & handling  See US fruit and vegetable value chains ◦ Farmer ◦ Packer ◦ Distributor ◦ Retail stores

12. Several installations Typical uses Questions answered Design alternatives Cold and Controlled Atmosphere

13. Commercial alfalfa production is a solution and opportunity.

14. Baled hay stores and ships. Make hay in summer Feed livestock in winter

15. US premium alfalfa value = $275/MT Afghan alfalfa value = $400/MT ? One jerib will produce 2.3MT Gross revenue = $920/jerib ? Meet Phoenix Institute for Desert Agriculture and discuss/arrange two month California alfalfa production training.

16.  Afghan businessmen who want to invest in agricultural.  Cost: Estimate $15,000 for 12 days (includes airfare)  Self-paid by participant.  Group size: 10 minimum, 20 maximum.  Probable timing: September 2013  Participants must commit by May 15.  Participants must apply for US visa by May 29.

17. Apples, Grapes, Raisins, Alfalfa / / Cold Storage Opening Doors & Business Opportunity Are there 10 to 20 who want this opportunity? Questions?