Beth Brown, a young grower from Waterport, New York
Beth grew up working with her grandfather, Harold Henry, on their family farm in Eden Valley, New York, and later graduated with a business degree from State University of New York at Oswego.
Nurseries recognize rootstocks with mistaken identity
Errors in the supply chain cause deliveries of incorrect cherry rootstocks, but new technology may help prevent future errors.
On the way to supplying local organic demand
One New York-based grocery chain invests in organic farming to help its suppliers meet customer demand, but for fruit, it has a long way to go.
2020 Cherry King crowned
Dena Ybarra given annual honor at Cherry Institute.
Tart cherry growers feeling the squeeze
Producers battling SWD, imports and changing tastes.
A family finds their farm
Ambitious Abendroth family tackles modernization of older New York orchards.
Survey seeks input on selling sustainable wine
New grant helps industry ask what wine drinkers want when it comes to green wine.
More growers count in census count update
Ag census methodology change recognizes a broader array of growers.
Kevin Shaw and Lance Davison, young growers from Vernon, British Columbia
Kevin Shaw, a first-generation farmer, grew up in Kenya and pursued an engineering degree. Lance Davison, a fourth-generation farmer, grew up in Vernon and focused on horticulture in college. Kevin married Lance’s sister, Laura. The family business includes parents, Tamra and Tom Davison, and grandparents, Dora and Bob Davison.
H-2A poised for change
Proposed laws and regulations aim to make the H-2A program more affordable, accessible.