Leo Garcia has been honored for his dedication to helping ­Hispanic people in the tree fruit industry to reach their full potential through education. Garcia, director of bilingual agricultural education programs at Wenatchee Valley College in Wenatchee, Washington received the Latino Leadership Award from the Washington State Horticultural Association. Karen Lewis, Washington State University Extension specialist, said Garcia is a humble person who has quietly dedicated himself to ­helping Hispanic people integrate into the industry and the community. “He knows that education is the foundation for how well they integrate in central Washington, and rise above, and become all they […]