About Jonelle Mejica

Jonelle Mejica joined the Good Fruit Grower staff in 2018 as a writer and copy editor for online and print stories, and she also manages the magazine's English and Spanish websites. She holds a bachelor's degree in journalism and has been working in Washington's agriculture industry since 1995. Connect with the author: Phone: (509) 853-3512 -- Email

Washington Apple Education Foundation hires new executive director

Washington Apple Education Foundation hires new executive director

Jonelle Mejica2022-02-24T14:46:24-08:00February 1st, 2022|Apples, Jonelle Mejica, March 1st 2022 Issue, News, People, Quick Bite, Updates|

Faviola Barbosa The Washington Apple Education Foundation announced in a news release the hiring of Faviola Barbosa as its new

Washington Growers League labor conference online Feb. 3

Washington Growers League labor conference online Feb. 3

Jonelle Mejica2022-01-31T10:21:38-08:00January 26th, 2022|Coronavirus, Jonelle Mejica, Labor, Legal & Regulatory, Updates|

The Washington Growers League will hold its 2022 Labor Conference & Annual Meeting online Thursday, Feb. 3, according to a

Pear family planning lifts local industry

Pear family planning lifts local industry

Jonelle Mejica2022-01-24T15:20:41-08:00January 25th, 2022|January 15th 2022 Issue, Jonelle Mejica, Pears, Postharvest, Technology and equipment|

When a family of pear farmers built their own packing line, they also built up the industry around them.

Codling Moth Summit online Feb. 24

Codling Moth Summit online Feb. 24

Jonelle Mejica2022-02-07T09:47:20-08:00January 18th, 2022|February 15th 2022 Issue, Insects and mites, Jonelle Mejica, Pest Management, Quick Bite, Updates|

Washington State University Extension announced in a news release the Codling Moth Summit on Thursday, Feb. 24, from 8 a.m.

California Association of Winegrape Growers President John Aguirre to step down

California Association of Winegrape Growers President John Aguirre to step down

Jonelle Mejica2022-02-07T09:43:01-08:00January 13th, 2022|February 15th 2022 Issue, Grapes, Jonelle Mejica, Legal & Regulatory, People, Quick Bite, Updates|

John Aguirre The California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) announced in a news release the planned departure of its president,

Chelan Fruit Cooperative acquired by International Farming

Chelan Fruit Cooperative acquired by International Farming

Jonelle Mejica2022-02-07T10:09:34-08:00December 28th, 2021|Apples, Cherries, February 15th 2022 Issue, Jonelle Mejica, Pears, Quick Bite, Updates|

Editor's note: This story was edited to include Gebbers Farms as a co-owner of the SugarBee apple. Chelan Fruit Cooperative,

Washington Wine Industry Foundation scholarships now open

Washington Wine Industry Foundation scholarships now open

Jonelle Mejica2021-12-10T11:40:30-08:00December 8th, 2021|Grapes, Jonelle Mejica, News, Updates|

The Washington Wine Industry Foundation announced in a news release the opening of scholarships for qualifying students pursuing wine-related studies.