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The Red Delicious Apple Crisis (2000)

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Crisis in the Apple Industry

This chapter examines the economic decline of the apple industry in the late 1990s, highlighting the challenges faced by farmers due to competition and unsustainable practices. It also discusses a government bailout aimed at helping growers adapt by diversifying apple varieties, while reflecting on changing consumer preferences.

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