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For many American farms, the apple doesn’t fall too far from the tree. The Robison and Stennes family orchards combined equal more than 200 years of growing apples in Washington. Both family farms view the recent trade win of India reopening its market to U.S. apples as beneficial for apple farmers across Washington.

Secretary Vilsack announced new USDA investments to support the U.S. specialty crops industry, including an initiative that will provide $65 million for projects that will help the sector increase global exports and expand to new markets.