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The Orchard Mesa Research Station is located 7 miles southeast of Grand Junction. This station supports research involving tree fruit, wine grapes, vegetables, and ornamental horticulture.<\/p>\n
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horst.caspari@colostate.edu<\/a><\/p>\nAmanda McQuade<\/h3>\n
amanda.mcquade@colostate.edu<\/a><\/p>\nEmily Dowdy<\/h3>\n
emily.dowdy@colostate.edu<\/a><\/p>\nGrace Gardner<\/h3>\n
grace.e.gardner@colostate.edu<\/a><\/p>\nDavid Sterle<\/h3>\n