New Website for North American Scion Exchange

[Nathan Shackelford]

Hello Fellow Cidermakers (North American),

I know many of us are interested in orcharding and collecting interesting scion wood for grafting. So, I just wanted to mention that the North American Scion Exchange has recently created a new website which will be a hub for scion sharing amongst people who do such things. There is a lot of trading of many things, but apples seem to be at the top of the list of frequently traded grafting material. In the past it was a Yahoo group and Facebook group. The latest rendition will be a big improvement. The site will continue to evolve, but we thought it was important to have something functional up and running for the 2016 sharing season.
Here is the new site address: scionexchange.us
I only wish it were easier to exchange cuttings internationally.

[Cider Supply, LLC]

Hi Nathan, will you have a "Best Practices" guide for orchardists of all skill levels to try and follow to help prevent the spread of Viruses, Apple Anthracnose, Fireblight, and other diseases from region to region? If not it may be a very good idea for the sake of our industry. This is especially true for so much vergin and prime apple growing regions here in the US an Canada.

Best regards
Chris Rylands

[Cider Supply, LLC]

Sorry Nathan, not your website or organization, i shall make my suggestions to the actual organization.

Best regards
Chris Rylands

[Nathan Shackelford]

Chris,
I was on the development team, so I can certainly forward your thoughts to the main Admins. I think what you mentioned is very important for the members to know.

[Cider Supply, LLC]

Thanks Nathan, I also submitted the ideas, i also will email them all of my concerns as bullet point list with recommended solutions. It would be important to include as many people as possible to get full buy-in by everyone as a standard 'List of Best Practices'

Best regards
Chris Rylands