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in. i^cimcr K.ooinson, jr. yr n* chestcrS Robert J. Rea, Mt. Jackson* ■ Cf. E. Johnson, Jr., Sperry? ville; A R. Seaman, Rosebnd; Lyle U. Kindig, Stuarts Draft; R. A. Goodling, North Garden; Lowell' Layman, Cloverdale; A. ■ HrGatst, Boones Mill; S. R. Levering, Ararat and J. B. Bonham, Sr., Chilhowie, Virginia.
Prior to the establishm-r* of these apple bargaining associations, 15 vegetable and 15 fruit bargaining associations have been cfgsnttfttpassfullf
in^%f^J§|'fN' studies; of these assoei^jfeMilMthe UjS.DiA. it was found growers were able to improve them competitive position in a constantly changihg market. As processors merge j and expand actrv-ries. they became fewer, larger.rpd.strong-, er. Grower associations can' develop a comparable bargaining strength where they have sufficient tonnage signal up adequate marketing infomiation.i
Processors also benefit. They' are assured of a continuing supply of quality products when the supply of a fruit or vegetable is concentrated in an association. " And field work and contract rigifMip costs less.
Virginia Apple Growers have the organization.- The immediate tisk is to sign up sufficient; volume to make, this marketing..tool highly effective. The sign-up to date in Virginia and other States is excellent in view of die short time, contracts have been available. As-* vocation directors ,hay^ set a goal of completing the sign-up in Vir-® gjnia during March 1959.
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