Raisin Production Manual Author:L. Peter Christensen, William L. Peacock, Robert H. Beede, Nick K. Dokoozlian, Michael J. Costello, Richard L. Coviello, Larry E. Williams, Henry E. Studer, Karen Klonsky This is a very thorough and detailed guide to raisin production, with acknowledged experts authoring various chapters. The book is divided into the following sections: The Raisin Industry, The Grapevine, Establishing The Vineyard, Producing the Crop, Pest Management, Harvesting and Drying Raisin Grapes, Mechanization. Within each section are var... more »ious chapters on technical topics. The book is illustrated with black and white and color photos. This book is dense with detailed technical information of great value to anyone involved with raisin production. It is published in a large format, with material attractively arranged. If you were to have just one book on commercial raisin production, this would be an outstanding choice.« less