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Transitions in Pennsylvania Tree Fruit Production Comparisons of 2002 and 2008 Pennsylvania Orchard Statistics in the 2010 USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, Pennsylvania Field Office Report
This publication is a synopsis of orchard statistical trends in the 2008 USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service survey compared to previous reports. Apple, tart cherry, and nectarine acreage has remained constant since the previous survey conducted in 2002, and peach, pear, and grape acreage has increased. The number of apple farms increased from 295 to 566, and apple tree density increased by 51%. The complete 2008 Pennsylvania Orchard and Vineyard Statistics Survey Report is available at: http://www.nass.usda.gov/Statistics_by_State/Pennsylvania/Publicatio ns/Orchard_and_Vineyard/2008/Final%20OV%20Release.pdf.
Number of Farms by Type of Fruit 56% increase in apple farms from 2002 to 2008 600 Number of Farms
500 400
apple
300
peach
200
nectarine
100
tart cherry pear
0 1992
1997
2002
2008
Year
Number of Acres by Type of Fruit No change in total acreage from 2002 to 2008; 12% increase in peach acreage from 2002 to 2008 40000 Number of Acres
35000 30000
apple
25000
peach
20000 15000
nectarine
10000
tart cherry pear
5000 0
total 1992
1997
2002 Year
2008
Number of Acres
Number of Farms
Number of Apple Farms and Acres by Size Group 13% increase in apple farms with 200 to 4,999 trees from 2002 to 2008 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0
1992
20000 18000 16000 14000 12000 10000 8000 6000 4000 2000 0
1992
1997 2002 2008
1997
2002 2008
Apple Acreage by Variety (Fresh or Processing) and Tree Age Decreased planting of processing compared to fresh market varieties
Fresh Market Varieties 1400 1200 Acres
1000 800
Fuji
600
Gala
400 200
Ginger Gold
0
Honeycrisp 20+ yrs 10-19 4-9 yrs yrs
3 or less
Tree age
Processing Market Varieties 1400 1200 800
Golden Delicious*
600
Idared*
Acres
1000
400
Rome
200 0 20+ yrs 10-19 4-9 yrs 3 or less yrs Tree age * Dual- purpose varieties
York
Apple Acreage by Production Practice— Fresh or Processing Market %5 (state)/10% (Adams County) increase in acreage for fresh market since 2002 Pennsylvania
% of Farms by Production Practice Processing
22.22% Fresh
77.78%
Pennsylvania
% of Acres by Production Practice Processing
39.34%
Fresh
60.66%
Adams County
% of Farms by Production Practice
Processing
Fresh
45.63%
54.38%
Adams County
% of Acres by Production Practice
Processing
Fresh
51.52%
48.48%
Orchards Expected to be Certified Organic by 2011
Acres
Farms
0
20
40
60
80
Increase in Apple Tree Density 51% increase in trees per acre from 2002 to 2008 84% increase in trees per acre from 2002 to 2010 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 1992
1997
2002
* Planting intentions indicated in 2008 Survey
2008
2009*
2010*
Apple Orchards with Density of 500 or More Trees per Acre Total of 68 farms and 854 acres in 2008
% of Farms Less than 1 acre 1-4.9 acres 5-9.9 acres 10-24.9 acres 25-49.9 acres
Apple Acreage by Rootstock 27% of reported* acreage was on dwarfing rootstocks, compared to 15% in 2002
* Rootstock was only reported for 79% of the total acreage; no estimation was made for nonresponding farms.
This publication is available in alternative media upon request. Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, contact Penn State Extension, at 334-6271, in advance of your participation or visit. The Pennsylvania State University is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to programs, facilities, admission, and employment without regard to personal characteristics not related to ability, performance, or qualifications as determined by University policy or by state or federal authorities. It is the policy of the University to maintain an academic and work environment free of discrimination, including harassment. The Pennsylvania State University prohibits discrimination and harassment against any person because of age, ancestry, color, disability or handicap, national origin, race, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Discrimination or harassment against faculty, staff, or students will not be tolerated at The Pennsylvania State University. Direct all inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy to the Affirmative Action Director, The Pennsylvania State University, 328 Boucke Building, University Park, PA 16802-5901, Tel 814865-4700/V, 814-863-1150/TTY. Where trade names appear, no discrimination is intended and no endorsement by Penn State Cooperative Extension is implied. Penn State Cooperative Extension in Adams County http://adams.extension.psu.edu/
This publication is a synopsis of orchard statistical trends in the 2008 USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service survey compared to previous reports. Apple, tart cherry, and nectarine acreage has remained constant since the previous survey conducted in 2002, and peach, pear, and grape acreage has increased. The number of apple farms increased from 295 to 566, and apple tree density increased by 51%. The complete 2008 Pennsylvania Orchard and Vineyard Statistics Survey Report is available at: http://www.nass.usda.gov/Statistics_by_State/Pennsylvania/Publicatio ns/Orchard_and_Vineyard/2008/Final%20OV%20Release.pdf.
Number of Farms by Type of Fruit 56% increase in apple farms from 2002 to 2008 600 Number of Farms
500 400
apple
300
peach
200
nectarine
100
tart cherry pear
0 1992
1997
2002
2008
Year
Number of Acres by Type of Fruit No change in total acreage from 2002 to 2008; 12% increase in peach acreage from 2002 to 2008 40000 Number of Acres
35000 30000
apple
25000
peach
20000 15000
nectarine
10000
tart cherry pear
5000 0
total 1992
1997
2002 Year
2008
Number of Acres
Number of Farms
Number of Apple Farms and Acres by Size Group 13% increase in apple farms with 200 to 4,999 trees from 2002 to 2008 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0
1992
20000 18000 16000 14000 12000 10000 8000 6000 4000 2000 0
1992
1997 2002 2008
1997
2002 2008
Apple Acreage by Variety (Fresh or Processing) and Tree Age Decreased planting of processing compared to fresh market varieties
Fresh Market Varieties 1400 1200 Acres
1000 800
Fuji
600
Gala
400 200
Ginger Gold
0
Honeycrisp 20+ yrs 10-19 4-9 yrs yrs
3 or less
Tree age
Processing Market Varieties 1400 1200 800
Golden Delicious*
600
Idared*
Acres
1000
400
Rome
200 0 20+ yrs 10-19 4-9 yrs 3 or less yrs Tree age * Dual- purpose varieties
York
Apple Acreage by Production Practice— Fresh or Processing Market %5 (state)/10% (Adams County) increase in acreage for fresh market since 2002 Pennsylvania
% of Farms by Production Practice Processing
22.22% Fresh
77.78%
Pennsylvania
% of Acres by Production Practice Processing
39.34%
Fresh
60.66%
Adams County
% of Farms by Production Practice
Processing
Fresh
45.63%
54.38%
Adams County
% of Acres by Production Practice
Processing
Fresh
51.52%
48.48%
Orchards Expected to be Certified Organic by 2011
Acres
Farms
0
20
40
60
80
Increase in Apple Tree Density 51% increase in trees per acre from 2002 to 2008 84% increase in trees per acre from 2002 to 2010 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 1992
1997
2002
* Planting intentions indicated in 2008 Survey
2008
2009*
2010*
Apple Orchards with Density of 500 or More Trees per Acre Total of 68 farms and 854 acres in 2008
% of Farms Less than 1 acre 1-4.9 acres 5-9.9 acres 10-24.9 acres 25-49.9 acres
Apple Acreage by Rootstock 27% of reported* acreage was on dwarfing rootstocks, compared to 15% in 2002
* Rootstock was only reported for 79% of the total acreage; no estimation was made for nonresponding farms.
This publication is available in alternative media upon request. Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, contact Penn State Extension, at 334-6271, in advance of your participation or visit. The Pennsylvania State University is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to programs, facilities, admission, and employment without regard to personal characteristics not related to ability, performance, or qualifications as determined by University policy or by state or federal authorities. It is the policy of the University to maintain an academic and work environment free of discrimination, including harassment. The Pennsylvania State University prohibits discrimination and harassment against any person because of age, ancestry, color, disability or handicap, national origin, race, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Discrimination or harassment against faculty, staff, or students will not be tolerated at The Pennsylvania State University. Direct all inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy to the Affirmative Action Director, The Pennsylvania State University, 328 Boucke Building, University Park, PA 16802-5901, Tel 814865-4700/V, 814-863-1150/TTY. Where trade names appear, no discrimination is intended and no endorsement by Penn State Cooperative Extension is implied. Penn State Cooperative Extension in Adams County http://adams.extension.psu.edu/
