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
Mast named 2023 Apple Citizen of the Year
Bob Mast, president of Wenatchee-based CMI Orchards, was named the 2023 Apple Citizen of the Year...
Pacific Northwest pear producers wanted for psylla survey
Pear producers in Washington, Oregon and California are encouraged to participate in a survey regarding pear pest management practices...
Agricultural Leadership Program starts April 28 in Wenatchee, Washington
Agricultural Leadership Program course in Wenatchee, Washington, starting April 28...
Washington Apple Education Foundation art contest deadline May 1
The Washington Apple Education Foundation announced in a news release the opening of its annual Year of the Apple Art Contest.
North American Blueberry Council hires Houtby as government affairs director
The North American Blueberry Council has selected Alyssa Houtby as its new government affairs director...
Lewis joins Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development
Mary “Bess” Lewis joined the Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development team as a management development specialist...
USApple announces 2023 NextGen Apple Fellowship class
The U.S. Apple Association announced in a news release the 2023 class of its emerging leader program, the NextGen Apple Fellowship.
Washington Agriculture Safety Day in Yakima Feb. 1 and Wenatchee Feb. 22
Washington labor officials are seeking farmers for a customer service survey about the state’s agricultural workforce recruitment process.
2023 Northwest Pear Research Review to be held Feb. 16
The Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission, on behalf of the Fresh Pear Committee and Processed
Fire blight workshops and webinars scheduled in 2023
The Washington State University Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center announced in a news release a series of workshops and webinars focused on the latest fire blight information...
Processed Pear Committee nominations for Oregon positions set for Dec. 15
Nominations for positions on the Washington/Oregon Processed Pear Committee will take place Dec. 15 at
Apple research reviews Jan. 24 and 25
The Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission invites everyone interested to attend the 2023 Apple Crop
Cherry marketing committee representatives to be selected
Nominations for grower and handler positions on the Washington Cherry Marketing Committee will take place
Washington State Fruit Commission board positions up for nomination
The following commissioner positions on the 16-member Washington State Fruit Commission board of directors will
Processed Pear Committee board nominations upcoming
Nominations for positions on the Washington/Oregon Processed Pear Committee will take place during the following
WSU’s 2023 North Central Washington Tree Fruit Days announced
2023 North Central Washington Tree Fruit Days are scheduled Jan. 17 to 19 in Wenatchee, Jan. 21 in Chelan and Feb. 7 in Omak
2022 apple residue report released
The Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission announced the publication of the 2022 pesticide residue study
Pear IPM intensive workshop Dec. 14 in Wenatchee
Washington State University Extension and the pear IPM team announced an intensive workshop to be
Technology Research Review Dec. 1 in Wenatchee
The Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission invites everyone interested to attend this year’s Technology Research
2023 Northwest Cherry and Stone Fruit Research Review Nov. 8
The Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission and Oregon Sweet Cherry Commission invite everyone interested to
Agricultural Leadership Program course starting in Yakima Nov. 4
The Washington State Tree Fruit Association, Washington State Department of Agriculture and Washington State University
2023 WAEF scholarship applications now open
The Washington Apple Education Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2023 scholarship program.
Organic materials comment period open through Sept. 29
The Northwest Horticultural Council is encouraging growers to provide comments on the organic materials under review at the annual fall meeting of the National Organic Standards Board.
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates acquires A to Z Wineworks
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates announced in a news release the company has acquired A to Z Wineworks, based in Newberg, Oregon, along with the Rex Hill brand.
Northwest fresh pear industry announces 2022 crop estimate and promotions
With harvest underway, Pear Bureau Northwest announced the first official estimate of the 2022–23 fresh pear crop for Washington and Oregon.