Establishing the heritage orchard program.

Summary

The bill orders Washington State University to establish a heritage orchard program that registers orchards with old or rare apple trees and compiles a list of lost apple varieties. A heritage orchard is defined as one with at least five apple trees older than 74 years or any tree of a rare or lost variety. The program only takes effect if specific funding is included in the June 30, 2026 omnibus appropriations; otherwise the act is null and void.

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