Jonelle Mejica joined the Good Fruit Grower staff in 2018 as a writer and copy editor for online and print stories. She holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism and has more than 10 years of experience writing for the agriculture industry.
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My Recent Articles
Pear family planning lifts local industry
When a family of pear farmers built their own packing line, they also built up the industry around them.
Codling Moth Summit online Feb. 24
Washington State University Extension announced in a news release the Codling Moth Summit on Thursday,
California Association of Winegrape Growers President John Aguirre to step down
John Aguirre The California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) announced in a news release the
Chelan Fruit Cooperative acquired by International Farming
Editor's note: This story was edited to include Gebbers Farms as a co-owner of the
Washington Wine Industry Foundation scholarships now open
The Washington Wine Industry Foundation announced in a news release the opening of scholarships for
Washington specialty crop farms eligible for new program with free consulting, deadline Dec. 15
Through Dec. 15, the Washington State Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for a new
Vineyards seeking a sustainable system
Founding Willamette Valley winery takes a wide view of environmental responsibility.
Washington Apple Education Foundation announces 2021 volunteer honorees
The Washington Apple Education Foundation, while celebrating and giving thanks this month for the hundreds
Technology Research Review scheduled online Dec. 2
The Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission invites everyone interested to attend this year’s Technology Research
2021 apple and cherry pesticide residue reports available
The Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission announced the publication of the 2021 pesticide residue studies
Jennifer Witherbee to step down from Washington Apple Education Foundation
Jennifer Witherbee The Washington Apple Education Foundation announced in a news release its executive director,
Washington State Grape Society annual meeting and trade show to be held Nov. 18–19
The Washington State Grape Society will hold its 2021 annual meeting and trade show Nov.
Washington Winegrowers to host WineVit 2022 in-person Feb. 7–10
The Washington Winegrowers Association announced in a news release plans to hold WineVit 2022 in-person
Northwest cherry and stone fruit research review scheduled Nov. 9
The Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission, in collaboration with the Oregon Sweet Cherry Commission, invites
WSU schedules field days for X disease phytoplasma vector management
Washington State University tree fruit extension announced two field days dedicated to vector management for
WSU Extension announces pear study circles to improve profitability and sustainability
Washington State University Extension announced a series of study circles for pear producers, beginning Oct.
Grant funds available for X disease and little cherry disease tree removal costs
Washington State University Extension, in partnership with county conservation districts and pest boards, announced availability
NIFA invests $30 million for organic production research
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture announced an investment of
Congressmen request USDA support in battle against little cherry disease
U.S. House Republican Reps. Dan Newhouse of Washington and Glenn “GT” Thompson of Pennsylvania wrote
EPA settles chemical accident prevention planning violations at eight Yakima Valley cold storage facilities
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has settled alleged civil chemical accident prevention and preparedness violations
Gebbers Farms to invest nearly $2 million in worker housing and local communities as part of mediation agreement
Gebbers Farms announced a successful settlement with the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries for alleged
WSU’s Tom Collins named ASEV president
Tom Collins, assistant professor at the Washington State University Wine Science Center, has been confirmed
New app available for little cherry disease and insect scouting
Washington State University and Oregon State University announced in a news release the availability of
Goose Gap is Washington’s 19th American Viticultural Area
The Goose Gap American Viticultural Area is Washington state’s 19th AVA and lies within the
Lake Ontario Fruit Program announces in-person summer tour
After a two-year hiatus, the Lake Ontario Fruit Program’s Summer Fruit Tour will resume with