Luke Tonnemaker, a young grower from Royal City, Washington
Luke is a fourth-generation farmer who studied food and nutrition at University of Idaho. He’s the son of Sonia and Kole Tonnemaker.
Kalcsits named endowed chair for tree fruit environmental physiology and management at WSU
Washington State University physiologist Lee Kalcsits has been named WSU’s endowed chair for tree fruit environmental physiology and management, according
Ruben Canales, a young grower from Benton County, Washington
Ruben is a second-generation grower who has worked as a journeyman electrician to purchase his first orchard. He is the son of Liduvina and Ruben Canales.
Tree Top announces CEO retirement and successor
Tom Hurson Tom Hurson, president and CEO of Tree Top Inc., announced his retirement from the company, and Craig Green,
Clayton Ringer, a young grower from The Dalles, Oregon
Clayton is a first-generation farmer who returned to the Columbia Gorge after spending time working in industrial solar energy. He’s the son of Kristen and Jai Ringer.
NHC welcomes two new staff members
Two new staff members joined the Northwest Horticultural Council in late 2020: Riley Bushue as director of congressional relations and
Ohio Wine’s Donniella Winchell honored with Rich Smith award for service to the wine industry
The American wine and grape industry recognized Donniella “Donnie” Winchell, executive director of the Ohio Wine Producers Association, with the
Chelsea Van Acker, a young grower from Williamson, New York
Chelsea grew up on the family farm, Van Acker Farms, graduated from Cornell University and works in field services for New York Apples Sales. She’s the daughter of Dan and Lori Van Acker.
Endowment allows tree fruit physiologist more research flexibility
Todd Einhorn Todd Einhorn has been named the Michigan State University Department of Horticulture’s Martin and Judith Bukovac Professor in
Susan Brown awarded for work developing new apple varieties
The National Academy of Inventors has named Susan Brown as an NAI Fellow, according to a news release from Cornell