Re: Fruit Trees

I don't know where you live, but I would check with the local Agricultural People to see what grows there. If you intend to sell your harvest and declare it as income you need to check into the Fed. Tax. exemptions on crops. You could write off most of your expenses for the first few years until the trees become productive. There is much to consider here. There are long term crops and annual crops like tomatoes, pumpkins, carrots etc. A business plan would be helpful. Makes me wish I had some acreage. 
marc
Layton, UT


Steve Haberman wrote:


With the impending economic situation, we have decided to use more acreage
for food crops this year. I am still going to grow a pumpkin patch and an AG
or two. However, we decided to start a small "orchard". We had a small, but
old and "burnt out" orchard on the property, but I allocated the space to
livestock.
Any suggestions from my friends out there on varieties of apples, peaches,
pears or plums? I know the general time frame for what to expect on such a
project, but need some advise. We want some production available within 5-10
years. At that point, the kids will be old enough to do all of the work!
I know this is short and rather vague on the situation but would take some
advise.
Thanks All!

Steve Haberman

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