West Australian apple grower Ann Lyster is also the chairperson of Fruit West Co-operative. She didn’t start life as a farmer but she finds it extraordinarily satisfying, rich and diverse. Not only is there the joy of feeding people, there are also the challenges and learning opportunities of digging into everything from soil to marketing to intellectual property.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Lister Orchards
02:59 The Seasonal Cycle of Apple Farming
05:53 Transitioning to Farming Life
08:52 The Bravo Apple: A New Variety
11:33 The Role of Cooperatives in Farming
14:59 Marketing and Exporting Apples
17:33 The Science and Art of Apple Farming
20:48 The Joy of Apples and Their Versatility
23:30 The Beauty of Apple Trees
25:39 Conclusion and Reflections on Farming
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