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Apple of our eye: The history and future of a beloved fruit

Where We Live host Catherine Shen cradles a Hudson Golden Gem apple, October 3, 2024. The apple was grown by Jim Wargo, owner of Hidden Gem Orchard in Southbury, ϳԹ.
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Where We Live host Catherine Shen cradles a Hudson Golden Gem apple, October 3, 2024. The apple was grown by Jim Wargo, owner of Hidden Gem Orchard in Southbury, ϳԹ. (Mark Mirko/ϳԹ)

It’s apple season here in ϳԹ. And

Farmers reported damage to a number of fruit crops including pears, peaches, berries and yes, even apples.

with only a fraction of which are grown in our state. But apple lovers and enthusiasts are working to bring new varieties to local orchards near you.

This hour is all about apples! Plus, we learn

GUESTS:

  • Evan Lentz: Assistant Extension Educator in the
  • Jim Wargo: Grower and Owner of
  • Craig Cavallo: co-author of American Cider and co-owner of
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Tess is a senior producer for ϳԹ news-talk show Where We Live. She enjoys hiking ϳԹ's many trails and little peaks, knitting, gardening and writing in her journal.
Catherine is the Host of ϳԹ’s morning talk show and podcast, Where We Live. Catherine and the WWL team focus on going beyond the headlines to bring in meaningful conversations that put ϳԹ in context.
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