Holistic Orchard Network Membership

Membership in the Holistic Orchard Network is what makes certain the community orchard movement.

Our intentions are to keep all aspects of this site open to everyone. From the free newsletter to the discussion forum to perusing cutting edge articles to research participation. We are asking that appreciative users of all this wonderful information provide ongoing support to make this sharing possible. A Golden Apples pledge allows inspired apple lovers to support the growing of healthy fruit in any amount they might feel inspired to contribute. Growers and orchard-related businesses form the true backbone of the Holistic Orchard Network by becoming full-fledged members.

Basic membership is achieved once $100 in cumulative donations has been received. Grower members are eligible for a regional listing in our Community Orchard search engine . . . this is how apple lovers are going to find you. Fruit growers need to step to the plate to enable the site-based research that is relevant for the growing of healthy fruit on a small-scale. Business members will be designated by an apple symbol next to your listing within Grower Resources . . . with encouragement given to all to support your business in turn. This collaborative effort makes useful connections for those who support the cause!

Click that button and agree to a minimum twenty units of "holistic intention" and you are a full-fledged member of the Holistic Orchard Network. Or, if you prefer, we invite you to send a check made out to:

Holistic Orchard Network
c/o Michael Phillips
859 Lost Nation Road
Groveton, NH 03582

All contributions will be acknowledged in the next edition of the Community Orchardist newsletter. We can send you a receipt for your investment in the Holistic Orchard Network (if requested) as well. Network support can be deducted as a legitimate business expense -- commercial growers categorize such as 'advertising' or 'ongoing education' or 'membership in a professional organization.'

The next step for grower members takes us on to the details of who you be. We need your full array of contact information to create your community orchard listing. It's your call if you want us to post your phone number and/or email address on the world-wide web. Orchard websites are encouraged for this is the best way to convey to fruit lovers what you offer, the label you choose to describe your management approach, and pertinent marketing information.

We do post logo graphics so please send us that personalized artwork (in j-peg format, preferably) that expresses your unique orcharding spirit. We ask that all members desiring a community orchard listing agree to certain Holistic Core Values. We expect you to openly share with interested customers all management choices deemed necessary on a particular orchard site. Many of our growers do not use any chemicals at all and are thus good resources for sharing holistic alternatives to more allopathic means.

Don't have a logo? No worry. This Cox Orange Pippin has got you covered!

Then of course come the responsibilities of membership:

• enthusiasm for the incredible teachings of the orchard
• sharing ecosystem observations with other growers
• participating in holistic orchard trials
• feedback on the postings of this network
• ongoing financial support in years to come
• love of this good earth and its giving trees

It's good to have you on board, mate!