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Gene Veliquette, 1947-2015
Gene Veliquette Michigan’s cherry industry lost a visionary leader with the death of
Broetje Orchards to pay $2.25 million fine for hiring illegal immigrants
Broetje Orchards of Washington State, one of the country’s largest apple growers, has agreed to
Evan Kruse, Young Grower from Roseburg, Oregon
Evan, a fourth generation grower who also manages a large farm market, Kruse Farms, talks with Good Fruit Grower about growing in Roseburg.
California Fresh Fruit Association elects officers
David Jackson of Family Tree Farms in Reedley, California, was re-elected chair of the board
Mathison joins 40 under 40
West Mathison West Mathison, president of Stemilt Growers, Wenatchee, Washington, has been named
Nick Hammond, Young Grower from The Dalles, Oregon
Nick Hammond, a Young Grower from The Dalles, Oregon talks about why he is a cherry farmer and about working toward a pedestrian style orchard system.
Chelsea Durfey, Young Grower from Sunnyside, Washington
I’ve had so many mentors... They’ve taught me about pruning, soil biology, bees, products, and applications, and there’s so much yet for me to learn.
Jack Edwin Jones: 1941-2015
Jack Edwin Jones Jack Jones, grower and entrepreneur from Quincy, Washington, was known
Michigan Association of Pomesters honor Klein
Joe Klein Sr. Joe Klein Sr., owner of Royal J. Klein and Son
Brunner named Apple Citizen
Jay Brunner, director of Washington State University's Tree Fruit Research & Extension Center on
McFerson applies for WSU director job
Jim McFerson Dr. Jim McFerson, manager of the Washington Tree Fruit Research
Pedro Cuevas Jr., Young Grower from Royal City, Washington
grower / Royal City, Washington age / 25 crops / Cherries, apples business
Apple box label collection is packer's passion
Bob Price has one of the country’s largest collections of apple box labels.
Don Mercer to be inducted into Wine Hall of Fame
Don Mercer played a key role in bringing the first vinifera grapes to Horse
Washington fruit commission representatives reappointed
Mike Wade of Wenatchee has been reappointed as a representative of the Washington State Fruit
Apple specialist retires
Leslie Huffman, apple specialist with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, retired
Ballard retires from clean plant program
Gary Ballard, shown here during a field day in 2012, led operations for Washington
Sean Tudor, Young Grower from Grandview, Washington
grower / Grandview, Washington age / 28 crops / Apples, cherries, wine and
Packers join forces
Valley Fruit and Larson Fruit are building a new apple packing line.
Marcus Morgan, Young Grower from The Dalles, Oregon
grower / Marcus Morgan, 36, The Dalles, Oregon. (with Miss Blue) crops /
Dick Bartram, 1920-2015
Dick Bartram (wearing the dark coat and hat) was an authority on orchard economics.
Richard Lehnert of Good Fruit Grower earns MSU distinguished service award
Associate Editor Richard Lehnert is based in Michigan but reports from around the world
Richard Lehnert of Good Fruit Grower earns MSU distinguished service award
Associate Editor Richard Lehnert is based in Michigan but reports from around the world
Leah Eddie, Young Grower from Grandview, Washington
grower / Grandview, Washington age / 24 crops / Apples, cherries and juice
Awards presented at IFTA’s Nova Scotia conference
Charles Embree (left) is outstanding researcher of the year. Bill Craig wins Outstanding Extension
WSU will add to tree fruit faculty
Des Layne TJ Mullinax/Good Fruit Grower Washington Stat e University plans to hire several
60 years in pears
Fred Valentine’s philosophy is that exchanging ideas benefits everyone.
A vocal tree-fruit advocate
Fred Valentine has always had growers’ interests at heart.
WAWGG honors grape industry members
Kevin Corliss Several long-time industry members were honored for their decades of growing,
Flavor reigns at Andy’s Orchard
Andy Mariani and his tree-ripened fruit have a cult-like following.
Calvin Mercer, Young Grower from Alderdale, Washington
grower / Alderdale, Washington age / 36 crops / wine grapes business /
Stories are plentiful at Owen Roe
Irish-born winemaker helps share the story of Yakima Valley wines.
Steven Thompson and Kris Fade, Young Grower from Mosier, Oregon
grower / Mosier, Oregon and White Salmon, Washington age / Fade (30) and
Blake Slaybaugh, Young Grower from Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
grower / Gettysburg, Pennsylvania age / 20 crops / apples, peaches business /
Gillisons make first in-kind donation to Michigan research fund
The first in-kind donation to under the Michigan Tree Fruit Commission is a sprayer
Staffing grows at Oregon Cherry Growers
Don Bachouros, left, and Matthew Gillespie join Oregon Cherry Growers. In an effort
Schmitten honored with Silver Pear Award
Ray Schmitten has had multiple roles in the tree fruit industry and represents pear growers in research matters.
Robert L. Andrews, 1930 – 2014
Andrews credited for helping develop grape region.
Lisa Perry, Young Grower from Odell, Oregon
age / 26 crops / pears, apples, cherries, berries, peaches, nectarines business /
Changing of the guard at Summit
Wally Heuser’s nursery and variety management companies have new owners.
Arvid V. Monson 1941 – 2014
Arvid V. Monson Diversified grower, rancher, and founder of Goose Ridge Winery Arvid
WSU’s Tim Smith honored for 40 years of distinguished service
From left, Dr. Mike Willett, Tim Smith, Paul Tvergyak and Brooke Peterson at the
Distinguished Service Award: Harold Thome
The Thome family poses for a portrait. The new building in the background will
Latino Leadership Award 2014: José Ramirez
His philosophy has always been that you can’t wait for things to happen around you. You have to make them happen.
2014 Silver Apple Award goes to Jerry Haak
Jerry Haak had a passion for growing fruit and finding better ways to do it. He used cutting-edge techniques not only to increase his yields, but to produce higher quality fruit and use labor more efficiently.
New tree fruit association will expand services
The new Washington Tree Fruit Association plans to expand its services to the industry, says President Jon DeVaney, who will be busy working on legislative affairs in the state capital of Olympia in the coming session.
Growers’ advocate ends 42-year career
During his four decades working at the Washington Growers Clearing House Association, Kirk Mayer saw the Washington apple crop grow from 25 million boxes to 140 million and availability of labor become an increasing concern.
Sean Gilbert, Young Grower from Yakima, Washington
age / 34 crops / Apples, cherries, apricots, peaches, nectarines and wine grapes
Growers of distinction
Casey Corr Sixteen times a year, Good Fruit Grower’s cover shows a gorgeous
Daniel Symms, 1961-2014
Dan Symms (Courtesy Symms Family) Daniel Thomas Symms, great-grandson of the founder of