- Members must be commercially engaged in producing apples, cherries and/or pears in the Mid-Columbia region (including Hood River, Wasco, and Sherman counties in Oregon and Klickitat and Skamania counties in Washington). Any commercial tree fruit producer that does not have fruit packed/processed through a commercial packing house is not eligible for membership.
- Producers must pay current assessment rates for 100% of apples, cherries, and pears commercially grown in the region (direct-to-consumer sales are not eligible for tonnage assessments). Growers that do not pay assessments on 100% of qualified crops are not eligible for membership.
Become a Member
Are you a commercial grower of cherries, pears or apples in the Mid-Columbia?
Learn more about member benefits and requirements below.
Membership Requirements
Crop Assessment RatesPears and Apples: $1.50 / ton | Cherries: $4.00 / ton
Pears and Apples: $1.50 / ton | Cherries: $4.00 / ton
What do funds go towards?
Columbia Gorge Fruit Growers is a nonprofit association that relies on voluntary tonnage assessments paid by producers for funding. Assessments are paid annually and are transferred from each member’s packing/shipping organization.
Advocacy
Advocacy efforts for the tree fruit industry, including promotion, orchard tours, lobbying services, legal services, etc.
Research
Scientific research to support developments in tree fruit horticultural practices, pest and disease management, post-harvest fruit storage, and use of technology.
Trainings
Programs and services for our members, including compliance materials and educational trainings for growers and orchard employees.
Programs
Pest and frost monitoring programs, and tree fruit management programs.
Labor Support
Support for migrant programs, including migrant summer school.
Scholarships
Scholarships for local high-school and college students.
Organizations
Support of agriculture-related organizations, including Oregon Farm Bureau and Northwest Horticultural Council
Member Benefits
Industry insights, and collective resources that enhance your farming practices and success.
- Receive the lowest price for compliance materials, programs, and services.
- Receive priority enrollment for programs and services.
- Join our weather station network (including access to hardware and maintenance service).
- Priority access to advocacy efforts and resources.
- Voting rights for the election of directors, bylaw amendments and all matters subject to membership vote.
- Eligible for election to director positions and committees.
Join Us
Join the Columbia Gorge Fruit Growers
All members must submit a membership information form.
Individual member information is confidential and will not be shared, but data collected from membership – including number of orchard locations, acreage, tonnage and housing – may be shared in aggregate to provide statistical information on behalf of the industry.