Saving Heirloom Apples from Extinction - Fit to Eat

We all know the major types of apples found at grocery store chains. But what about the more uncommon apple varieties? How can nearly extinct apples be preserved for generations to come? We visit a Mississippi apple orchard to learn about a process called “grafting.”
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[@northgeorgiaorganics8927]

This video deserves 1 million views. I need to walk this orchard with Stacy, he is a legend. Wow. Please make a much longer movie of him about heirloom apples 🙌 great short film

[@ClintL63]

I would love to meet Mr Russel

[@michaeldavidson9939]

I am in search of Howard, also called Howard Sweet, that originated near Cincinnati, Arkansas. Do you have this variety? It may be extinct but I would like to recover it. I am building an orchard around Arkansas native apple varieties.

[@aarons8295]

Good work.

[@potterylady44]

Love this!

[@MoniMeka]

Wow, I didn't know there is an apple orchard there! 😁

[@lanecolvin95]

I feel like we need apple trees in the hood is their any robust apples to survive these streets

[@MamaKNae89]

Maybe you have a community garden nearby, if not start one! I would search for disease resistant varieties to start.