The following words and phrases, when used in this act, shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them:
"Council" --the New Jersey Apple Industry Council created by this act.
"Department" --the Department of Agriculture of the State of New Jersey.
"Bushel" --means a unit of 36 to 44 pounds of apples sold for fresh market use in boxes, cartons, baskets or other containers.
"State Board" --the State Board of Agriculture.
"Grower" --any person who produces apples for sale.
"Apples" --all pomaceous fruit identified under the botanical name of Pyrus malus (pears and crab apples excepted) produced in New Jersey.