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Publication 380 has three sections, the first of which reviews the practices 

 followed by growers in servicing the retail food stores and the apple merchandis- 

 ing procedures of these stores. 



During the course of the study, the authors observed situations and practices 

 not specifically investigated in the study itself which might be helpful to growers 

 who are contemplating store servicing. In the opinion of the authors some of these 

 observations are worthy of consideration and are discussed in the second section 

 of the study. 



The third section of the publication contains suggestions for apple growers 

 who are marketing apples directly to retail stores. The suggestions are based on 

 the findings in the study and other available research data, observations of 

 practices of growers and store operators, and other information on the marketing 

 of agricultural products. 



— William J. Lord 

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 RESULTS OF THE F. F, A. FRUIT JUDGING CONTEST 



The annual winter fruit judging contest was held January 9th at the Gardner 

 Armory in conjunction with meetings of the Massachusetts Fruit Growers Association. 

 Teams representing Essex Agricultural and Technical Institute, Narragansett 

 Regional High School, Norfolk County Agricultural School, Wachusett Regional High 

 School and Worcester North High School participated in this contest. Team honors 

 were won by Narragansett Regional High School. 



The three boys having the highest combined scores, from this contest and an 

 earlier one held at the University, were chosen for the State fruit judging team 

 and received both medals and cash awards. Donald Robbins and Cyrille Allain of 

 Narragansett and William Rudd of Essex were recipients of these awards. 



The contest includes the identification of varieties, the U. S. grades for 

 apples, and insect and disease specimens and blemishes. This contest provides 

 excellent training for young men interested in the growing and marketing of 

 fruit. 



Much praise should be given to the M. F. G. A. for their continued support 

 In providing the space and the cash awards for this winter contest. 



James F. Anderson 



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