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Frank Lapacek picks Jonamac apples at Lapacek’s Orchards in Leeds, near Poynette, last week. This year’s near-perfect conditions are making for a bumper crop of most varieties of apples in Wisconsin and elsewhere.
Farmers look forward to abundance of apples
Orchards nationwide will boast a bountiful harvest this year thanks to nearly perfect growing conditions. ROB SCHULTZ rschultz@madison.com, 608‑252‑6487
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Frank Lapacek sorts Paula Red apples with his granddaughters Capri, 5, center, and Cedi, 6, at Lapacek’s Orchards in Leeds. September 4, 2013 6:19 pm /
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