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Roger Hudson, a young grower from Sanger, California
Roger is a sixth-generation grower of about 180 acres of tree fruit.
Sierra Williams, a Young Grower from Cedaredge, Colorado
Sierra, a fifth-generation tree fruit grower, is one of three siblings and is the daughter of Dan and Connie Williams.
Gibson’s drive
Silver Pear Award winner, Don Gibson, leads from the road.
Griggs appointed to Apple Commission
John Griggs John Griggs, a grower from Orondo, Washington, will serve on the
Washington grape growers honor industry members
The Washington wine industry honored several long-time industry members for their pioneering involvement and advancement
IFTA honors industry leaders
Harold Thome, center, is honored with the Hall of Fame Award in Grand Rapids
Canvasback puts down roots
Brian Rudin practices a vineyard-focused approach to winemaking.
Catherine Kiyokawa, a Young Grower from Parkdale, Oregon
Catherine is a fourth-generation farmer. Her grandfather, Mamoru Kiyokawa, started growing tree fruit on the farm. Catherine works closely with her father, Randy, and older brother Cameron.
Family Legacy
New McDougall and Sons orchard honors the past and heralds the future.
Cherry industry crowns 72nd Cherry King
Dennis Jones is crowned the 72nd Cherry King during the Cherry Institute on January
Innovation and inspiration: 2015 Silver Apple Award
Del Feigal’s talents in the orchard are a valuable resource for other growers.
Nick Plath, a young grower from George, Washington
grower / George, Washington age / 26 crops / Apples, cherries, and wine
WSU virologist retires
Ken Eastwell will continue to work on little cherry disease after his retirement.
Surviving as a small grower
Sam Godwin has strategies for staying competitive.
Readers win GFG prizes
Scott Jacky, left, received a Gator from Kyle Dillon. (O. Casey Corr/Good Fruit Grower)
Pome pathologist joins WSU
Dr. Achour Amiri Plant pathologist Dr. Achour Amiri has joined Washington State University
Ross Courtney named Associate Editor at Good Fruit Grower
Good Fruit Grower is gaining a new associate editor. Ross Courtney, an award-winning writer with the
Coming in January: Nominations for WA Cherry Marketing Committee
Nominations for grower and handler positions on the Washington Cherry Marketing Committee will take place
Pear Bureau’s Kennedy honored among produce industry young leaders
Pear Bureau Northwest, the non-profit marketing organization that represents the 1,600 pear growers of Oregon
Scientists join ARS Hall of Fame
Ralph Scorza (left) and Scott Yates Dr. Ralph Scorza, research horticulturist and lead
University of Georgia honors peach grower
Jimmy Forrest The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences has
Chief operations officer retires from C&O Nursery
Richard “Dick” Snyder Richard “Dick” Snyder has retired as chief operations officer of
Jake Robison, a Young Grower from Chelan, Washington
Jake is a fourth generation farmer who grows tree fruit on 120 acres. He’s the son of Dave and Karla Robison and nephew to Allen Robison.
Mike Willett named manager of Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission
Mike Willett Dr. Mike Willett, vice president for scientific affairs at the Northwest
WSU AgWeatherNet director leaving
Gerrit Hoogenboom The director of Washington State University’s AgWeatherNet program, Gerrit Hoogenboom, has
Remembering Richard “Dick” Lehnert -1942-2015
Distinguished editor, researcher, and writer influenced the horticulture industry for 52 years.
Brett Valicoff, a Young Grower from Wapato, Washington
Brett Valicoff is a fourth-generation grower who returned to the farm to help plan and build a modern apple packing line in Wapato, Washington.
Leadership change at WSU Mount Vernon
Dr. Chad Kruger Chad Kruger is the new director for the Washington State
As legacy ends, another begins
Geraldine Warner In England, the Yorkshire city of Huddersfield can be found near
Andy Smith, a Young Grower from Poplar Grove, Illinois
Andy Smith, from Edwards Apple Orchard, talks with Good Fruit Grower about how his family grew the business from a small farm market to one of the most popular farm destinations in the Midwest.
Grower, philanthropist Marvin Sundquist, 1926-2015
Marvin Sundquist, retired owner of Sundquist Fruit and Cold Storage in Yakima, Washington, died Saturday.
GFG Associate Editor Richard Lehnert, 1942-2015
Richard Lehnert Richard Lehnert, associate editor with Good Fruit Grower for the past
WAEF honors Shindler as volunteer of the year
Mallory Shindler Mallory Shindler is a volunteer of the year The Washington Apple
Des Layne takes new WSU position in Pullman
Des Layne Dr. Desmond Layne, hired by Washington State University three years ago
McFerson named director of WSU Tree Fruit Research Center
Jim McFerson Dr. Jim McFerson assumed the new role of director of Washington
Researchers honored at Hort Science conference
American Society for Horticultural Science past-president Fred Davies presents Beth Mitcham with the award
Robert Snyder 1921–2015
Robert Snyder, a former partner at C&O Nursery in Wenatchee, Washington, died June 19 at
A new way of life
Derek Way and his family are leaving their bucolic life in Pasco to move to a major city in China.
Friend of the Young Child
Darrell Collins earned the title by helping young Hispanic students learn English.
Manuel Martinez Jr., a Young Grower from Royal City, Washington
Four months out of Wenatchee Valley College, Manuel talks with Good Fruit Grower about why he pursued a career in farming and orchard management.
Family farm puts flavor first
Family Tree Farms sources new stone fruit varieties from around the world.
Schlect appointed to USDA committee
Chris Schlect Chris Schlect, president of the Northwest Horticultural Council, has been reappointed
Jim Flore named Cherry Industry Person of the Year
At left, Michigan State University horticulture professor Jim Flore. (Courtesy Michigan State University)
Daniel Bays, a Young Grower from Westley, California
Daniel Bays is a fifth generation farmer talks with Good Fruit Grower about how the farm is dealing with drought and the possible transition to mechanized harvesting.
McGrath to lead Washington Agriculture and Forestry Education Foundation
Sheryl McGrath Sheryl McGrath has been appointed to succeed Dave Roseleip as president
Washington Apple Commission hires export coordinator
Lindsey Huber Lindsey Huber has joined the Washington Apple Commission staff in Wenatchee
Holtzinger Fruit Company hires Dave Henze as president
Dave Henze has been appointed president of Holtzinger Fruit Company in Yakima, Washington, to succeed
WSU appoints Penn State’s DuPont to succeed Smith
Tianna DuPont will begin work in November as a WSU tree fruit extension specialist
Gene Veliquette, 1947-2015
Gene Veliquette Michigan’s cherry industry lost a visionary leader with the death of
Broetje Orchards to pay $2.25 million fine for hiring illegal immigrants
Broetje Orchards of Washington State, one of the country’s largest apple growers, has agreed to