Saving Apples

Did you know that 15 types of apples account for 90 percent of all the fresh apples we eat here in the U.S.? But their diversity is potentially limitless. In southern Oregon, three apple enthusiasts are working to save a private collection comprised of 4,500 apples varieties. How, and why? My latest piece for Civil Eats.

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