NORTH COAST GROWERS' ASSOCIATION
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Humboldt County has a rich history surrounding apples.  Albert Etter (1872-1950) was a plant breeder best known for his work creating heirloom varieties of apples.  He staked a claim to a piece of land along the Mattole River Valley, now known as Ettersburg, in 1894 where most of his orchard work occurred.  Beginning with a collection of around 600 apple varieties, which he gathered across America and Europe, it is reported that Mr Etter is responsible for hybridizing around 10,000 varieties.

Many of NCGA's apple farms contain apple trees that were bred by Etter.  Talk to your local apple farmer to find out what unique varieties they have on their properties that you can only get here in Humboldt!

Seasonality
The first apples of the year are usually Gravenstein, which begin showing up on market tables in July.  Akane are another early variety.  Pink Ladies are some of the last available apples, sometimes seen as late as December.

Storage
Follow this link to our storage tips page

Preservation  
Follow this link to our preservation tips page
You can freeze or can raw apples, pre-made apple pie filling, or even raw apples 

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Baked Apples
(vegetarian)

Easy Applesauce
(vegan)

Hearty Salad
(can be made vegan)

Stuffed Delicata
(vegetarian)


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A 501(c)3 non-profit organization

Contact us

707 441-9999
info@northcoastgrowersassociation.org
PO Box 4232, Arcata CA 95518
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  • Home
  • About
    • Our Story
    • Meet the Board and Staff
    • Our Values
    • Economic Impacts
    • Artist Feature
    • Newsletter/ Press Room
    • Community Partners
    • Contact Us
  • Farmers' Markets
    • Arcata Plaza
    • Blue Lake Sunday Market
    • Fortuna
    • Friday Night Market, Eureka
    • Garberville
    • Henderson Center, Eureka
    • McKinleyville
    • Miranda
    • Old Town, Eureka
    • Shelter Cove
    • Willow Creek
    • Sorry, No Pets
  • Get Involved
    • Harvest Hub/Farm to Freezer Project
    • Employment / Volunteer / Farm Work
    • Non-Profit Tables at Market
    • Play Music at Market
  • Resources
    • Harvest Box Program
    • Food Access at the Market
    • What's in Season?
    • Know Your Farmer Program
  • Member Info
    • Current Member Resources
    • Member Updates
    • Interested Vendor Resources
    • Member Directory
    • Workshops for Farmers
  • Donate
    • Become a Friend of the Farmers' Market
  • Store