ASN Meeting 12-3-2022

Numbered points follow the Agenda posted for meeting

1.Welcome and Introductions (inperson and via zoom)

2.Impressions of 2022 Propagation Events

*much agreement that placing out the scion for participants to collect themselves was a beneficial return to the system after past years

*questions asked on why so much scion is collected and then thrown away

*several stated they felt too much root stock was ordered and left over, but yet not enough of some varieties (but this was due to not quality stock sent to be used)

*stated that seed distribution was not presented well at some events and needs better monitoring and volunteers so more can be distributed in proper amounts

*one location was too wet for seeds, so need to consider inclement weather when hosting an event

*need to work on storing scion better, need to work on storing in bigger bags and labeling better to prevent waste when time to process after collecting.  Need to work on keeping properly moist

*desire to return to educational break out sessions. Elanor will begin discussion group to start a plan for 2023, others to join her in promoting workshops and topics

3.HOEC update

4.  Scion Collection

        *discussion on how Peach/pear/plum and cherry scion need stored differently than other scion.  It needs harvested earlier and not as moist to ensure the buds do not swell while in storage (much was wasted in pass seasons)

        *discussion of various locations to harvest scion were discussed

        -Mike Falk for stone fruits

        -Nick Botner for plum

        -a Peach Orchard on River Road able to collect from his cuttings possibly

        -Tom Lively

- Brian Widzel in Salem

-Tonya from HOEC for Cherry

-Chris has bush cherry to collect from

*It will be posted on ASN FB page what is need to be collected and the date necessary for collecting and others will report back to location availability

5. Rootstock

*much discussion on best varieties and which to keep and which to remove from the list of options.  Discussion to limit Cherry varieties for those that thrive best in our region, limit apple varieties ( dropping G41, keeping Bud 10 and some Bud 9) more discussion is to be had prior to ordering

5.5 DFI Monies

        Due to HOC closing in 2020 the non profit money has been needing to be redirected to another non profit, Chris has been working with Amy Garrett.  Discussion was had to invest money into Dry farm rootstock and seed crop, exciting things in the works with more to come

6. The need for better seed stewardship was addressed. A seed germination session will begin at Apro site.  We are seeing a large reach for the need to address dry farmed seeds.  More information will be brought about this and dates will be posted about when this will begin

7.Events that have been decided on thus far:

        Saturday March11  Cave junction

        Sunday March 12 Williams

        Sunday March 19 Cottage Grove

        Saturday March 25 Sweet Home

        Saturday April 1 Springfield

        Saturday April 8 River Road

        Corvallis?  Others?  Requires much support and team action to host along with proper space for venue

8. Work Parties Future events will be posted on FB some ideas on what these wor parties may entail

-discussion had and action taken to return pull out sessions for education to the events.

-education on how to become a seed grower and breeder

-each event needs a seed designee at the table to monitor the seed table so Nick is able to talk with others about seed.

-introduce nut trees Erik will assist and add a list of varieties he has to offer and other agreed this would be a good addition

9. Post poned for future meeting

10.next meeting scheduled for Jan 7 Saturday  Potluck @1 meeting beginning @2  Zoom link will be posted  M eting to be held at APRO