Madeleine van Roechoudt, a young grower from Lake Country, British Columbia
family background/ Madeleine continues a multigenerational farm that began north of Kelowna in 1949. The farm is known for growing
Guilherme Fontanella Sander, a young grower from Vale do Sol, Brazil
family background / Guilherme grew up working alongside his father Renato and mother Edna at orchards in Southern Brazil. Guilherme
Dressel named chairperson of NYAA board
Sarah Dressel of Dressel Farms in New Paltz, New York, has been named chairperson of the board of directors for
Gebbers testifies before U.S. House committee about tariffs
Cass Gebbers, president and CEO of Gebbers Farms in Brewster, Washington, testified before the trade subcommittee of the House Ways
Steven Murray Jr., a young grower from Bakersfield, California
family background / Steven has helped change Murray Family Farms’ business, adding farm markets and agritourism at locations in California’s
Elizabeth Bourcier, a young grower from Walla Walla, Washington
family background / Elizabeth studied winemaking and viticulture at Walla Walla Community College and California Polytechnic State University and is
Nick Anderson, a young grower from The Dalles, Oregon
family background/ Nick graduated from Columbia Gorge Community College, married Annabeth and has a young son and daughter. Beyond working
Bruno Simpson, a young grower from Nelson, New Zealand
family background / Bruno is the third generation of Waimea Nurseries and has been elected to the International New Varieties
Kyle Ardiel, a young grower from Thornbury, Ontario
family background/ After growing up on the family farm, Kyle earned a business degree working as a CPA before returning
A standout tour of New Zealand – Photos & VR
IFTA attendees were easy to spot as they traversed the New Zealand countryside. Here are a few highlights.