The project will educate growers about sustainable tree-fruit replanting and growing practices and will replace approximately 920 acres of exisiting older peach orchards, reducing the use of inputs such as water, fertilizer and herbicides/pesticides (especially methyl bromide).  Producers will be assisted in meeting air quality, water quality, and water conservation  requirements using innovative techniques and approaches.

Innovative approaches will help satisfy new environmental standards designed to improve air and water quality.  Producers and consumers will benefit through the availability of new varieties and certification program.