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Daniel Symms, 1961-2014
Dan Symms (Courtesy Symms Family) Daniel Thomas Symms, great-grandson of the founder of
Alex Chinchiolo, Young Grower from Ripon, California
age / 28 crops / Apples, cherries title / Partner, farm manager business
John Daniel Gebbers, 1930 – 2014
John “Danny” Gebbers (Courtesy Gebbers family) John “Danny” Gebbers, 84, patriarch of
Michael L. Miller, 1947 – 2014
Mike Miller, at Airfield Estates Winery tasting room in Prosser, Washington on March 30,
Guy William “Bill” Powers, 1926 – 2014
Washington wine industry legend Bill Powers, known for his innovative, organic grape growing and winemaking, died September 23. He was 88.
Jessica & Sara Ecker, Young Growers from Trempealeau, Wisconsin
ages / (Jess, on left in photo) 33, (Sara, on right in photo)
Tastefully written: Author takes us on a tour of apples
Apples of Uncommon Character is aimed at general readers, but growers too will enjoy Jacobsen’s comments about the apple’s history and enduring appeal.
Retirements reduce Cornell’s tall spindle apple team
Stephen Hoying, Alison DeMarree both joined program in 1982.
From Paris to pears
Once a top Dior sales rep, Gordy Sato tops the pools with his pears.
Kevin & Mark Stennes, Young Growers from Pateros, Washington
Stennes twins talk about growing organics tree fruit operation.
First Bite: Meet the new guy
Jared Johnson joins Good Fruit Grower
B-be-bee beard photo wins ag communications award
Visiting bee scientist Jakub Gabka of Poland at bee beard event at the Harry
Cleveringa joins Research Commission
Jeff Cleveringa Jeff Cleveringa, head of research and development for Oneonta Starr Ranch
David Alvarez, Young Grower from Prosser, Washington
age / 28 crops / Organic cherries and apples title / Farm manager
UC hires apiculturist
Industry People in the news
Carter retires from Hort Council
Industry people in the news
Jon DeVaney will head new tree fruit association
Maintaining services for growers will be a priority after merger of four tree fruit organizations.
Summing up a career
Scott Johnson Dr. Scott Johnson worked for 31 years as an extension specialist
Nancy Born takes off her Good Fruit Grower hat after 30 years of service
First Bite: Nancy Born takes off her Good Fruit Grower hat.
Peter Martini, Young Grower from Escalon, California
age / 37 crops / Peaches and almonds title / Farm manager business
Stone fruit farm stay
Mike and Nori Naylor, and Henny the farm dog, relax on the porch of
Organic Pioneer
Mike Naylor has grown organic stone fruit for 30 years.
New board member joins Washington Wine Industry Foundation
Sherri Swingle joins the Washington Wine Industry Foundation board of directors. Swingle, who was the
Bill Schultz, Young Grower from Mattawan, Michigan
age / 32 crops / apples, cherries, peaches, grapes, asparagus, and sweet corn
Washington vineyards, orchards change hands
Sagemoor’s cherries, apples, plus well-established wine grapes attract new owners.
Curtis Roy, Young Grower from Moxee, Washington
age / 24 crops / manages cherry and apple orchards business / Roy
WSU researcher wins educator award
Washington State University researcher, soil scientist and teacher, John Reganold, was named the 2014 Food
Honorees announced for Washington Wine auction
Larry and Dick Olsen (left) and Anne-Marie and Tom Hedges (right) courtesy Auction of
Potato chips and fine wines
Tim’s famous Northwest snack helped establish this Walla Walla winery.
Kevin VerSnyder, Young Grower from Lake Leelanau, Michigan
Michagan grower talks about holding down a full-time job while operating his orchard.
Steve Black joins Holtzinger
Steve Black Steve Black has been appointed sales manager of Holtzinger Fruit Company,
Uncertain future for Meyer Orchards
Ron Meyer, nearing retirement and without a transition plan, sees a murky future for his pear orchard.
Kate Moser, Young Grower from Walnut Grove, California
age / 33 crops / wine grapes, 200 acres in apples, 100 acres
In the Box
Puffer research Dear Good Fruit Grower: I am a University of California pomology farm advisor and
Sean & Joe Naumes, Young Growers from Medford Oregon
growers / Medford, Oregon (Sean, left) age / 24 crops / Pears and
Nursery is going out strong
Family operated Columbia Basin Nursery is selling its last trees.
Cherry marketer finds his niche
Jesus Aguilar helps growers add value to their crops.
Tim Smith, the growers’ ally
Tim Smith always worked with the growers’ interests in mind.
Growers benefit from Smith’s work
Tim Smith’s research has put money back in growers’ pockets.
Ryan Swanson, Young Grower from Nova Scotia
Ryan Swanson/ grower / Centreville, Nova Scotia, Canada age / 37 crops /
Mayer named Apple Citizen of the Year
Washington Apple Blossom Royalty (from left) Princess Caroline Dahl, Princess Nikara Morgan, and Queen
Pear grower Laura Naumes blazes a trail
Laura Naumes is the first woman to chair the Pear Bureau Northwest.
Inspiration Awards presented to Yakima area farm families
Four couples from Mexico were honored by the Center for Latino Farmers in Yakima
Bee expert to retire
Dr. Eric Mussen, Extension apiculturist with University of California, Davis. The California State
Bryan Mrachek, Young Grower, March 1, 2014
Bryan Mrachek / grower / Malaga, Washington age / 27 family farm / Lucky
A humble leader (Video)
Throughout his career, WSU entomologist Jay Brunner has turned science into economic reality for Washington State tree fruit growers.
Former grain grower tackles tree fruits
A Midwest farmer has improved an older orchard by focusing on the soil and tree nutrition.
David Geen named Outstanding Grower by IFTA
David Geen KELOWNA, B.C. -- British Columbia orchardist David Geen was named Outstanding
Washington’s easternmost vineyard
Basalt Cellars is reviving the once-thriving wine region in Clarkston, Washington.
Sarah Adams, Young Grower, Feb. 15, 2014
Sarah Adams / grower / Delhi, California age / 31 business / Warda