We try to steward well
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a key part of growing fruit at Burtt's Apple Orchard. IPM is a common-sense approach that lets us grow fruit in a way that is ecologically sound and healthy to eat.
What we do
- Precision soil and nutrient management to promote tree health
- Frequent scouting
- Tall spindle planting system and low-mowed grass to reduce humidity
- Traps for apple maggot
- Pheromone disruption for tree borers
Community practices
As much as we strive to be good stewards of our land, we also strive to be good stewards in our community. Each year Burtt's Apple Orchard donates hundreds of pounds of apples to the Vermont Foodbank and local food shelves.
We're members of the Vermont Tree Fruit Growers' Association, helping orchards across Vermont grow quality, eco-friendly apples. vermontapples.org