family background / After serving several tours overseas in the U.S. Army, Devon joined his parents, Gary and Marlis, at their farm in The Dalles, Oregon, about five years ago. He’s been focused on implementing modern cherry growing techniques to increase production and efficiency. grower / The Dalles, Oregon age / 34 crops / Cherries and pears business / Wade and Rufener Orchards How did you get your start? I grew up on a small farm of sheep, goats and chickens, and I started learning the business in 2012 after my parents purchased the fruit tree orchard in 2009. After […]
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