November 9, 2007

Author Dave Burkhart, well-known for his 30-plus years as an OSU Extension horticulturist, has written a new book, “It All Began with Apple Seeds: Growing Fruit in the Hood River Valley, 1880-1980.”

Burkhart will sign copies of the book on Nov. 17 from 1 to 3 p.m. at The History Museum of Hood River County. The museum is located just off of Interstate 84 at exit 64 in Hood River.

The event is presented in partnership by: The Fruit Foundation Historical Society, The Hood River County Historical Society and The History Museum of Hood River County.

Refreshments will be provided. The event is free and open to the public.

“This is a great chance to meet and speak with the author, Dave Burkhart, personally about the research and effort that went into the creation and publishing of this special book,” said Museum Coordinator Connie Nice.

The book outlines the history of the fruit industry of Hood River County, with extensive detail and numerous photos and color reproductions of historic fruit labels.

Burkhart wrote his book “with Ruth Guppy” — drawing extensively on the writings of the late Hood River historian, including many of her columns from the Hood River News.

Copies of the book will be available for purchase and to be signed at this event.

“We are honored to be hosting this special book-signing event in partnership with The Fruit Foundation and The Historical Society,” Nice said. “We have watched Dave work hard over the past few years on the research and content of this book, and it’s great to finally see the fruits of his effort.”