The Pennsylvania Peach & Nectarine Research Program represents each producer who grows 500 or more peach and/or nectarine trees, of all ages, for the production for sale or marketing. Producers shall be responsible for payment of the proper assessment upon acreage on which they produce peaches and/or nectarines at eight dollars ($8.00) per acre. This program is to provide funds to be used exclusively for peach and nectarine production research. The Secretary and the Board may cooperate with any other state or federal agency or other organization whose activities may be deemed beneficial to the purpose of this Act.
