NOTICE TO APPLE GROWERS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Washington State Apple Commission, located in Wenatchee, is preparing to appoint one position on the Tree Fruit Research Commission as a commissioner for a three-year term to begin August 1, 2005. This position has historically represented the basin area of the state. The position is currently held by Dain Craver, who is reapplying for the position.

Technical requirements to hold the position are:

? Must be a producer who is a citizen and resident of Washington State.

? Must be over 25 years old and have been actively engaged in growing tree fruits in the state of Washington and deriving a substantial portion of his income therefrom, or have a substantial amount of orchard acreage devoted to tree fruit production or as an owner, lessee, partner or an employee or officer of a firm engaged in the production of tree fruit whose responsibility to such firm shall be primarily in the production of tree fruit.

? Such employee or officer of such firm shall be actually engaged in such duties relating to the production of tree fruit with such firm or any such firm for a period of at least five years.

It is important to note that the time commitment can be as much as 20 days per year and that the person should have a strong interest in research and the research process.

All applicants send resume no later than Tuesday, May 31, 2005. Interviews will be held later. Mail letter to:

Attention: Richard Thomason

Washington Apple Commission

PO Box 18

Wenatchee, WA 98807

#05034

Pub.: May 16, 2005