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

Mast named 2023 Apple Citizen of the Year

Mast named 2023 Apple Citizen of the Year

Jonelle Mejica2023-05-08T10:51:53-07:00March 23rd, 2023|Apples, Jonelle Mejica, May 1st 2023 Issue, People, Quick Bite, Updates|

Bob Mast, president of Wenatchee-based CMI Orchards, was named the 2023 Apple Citizen of the Year...

Pacific Northwest pear producers wanted for psylla survey

Pacific Northwest pear producers wanted for psylla survey

Jonelle Mejica2023-03-23T12:23:21-07:00March 23rd, 2023|Insects and mites, Jonelle Mejica, Pears, Pest Management, Updates|

Pear producers in Washington, Oregon and California are encouraged to participate in a survey regarding pear pest management practices...

Agricultural Leadership Program starts April 28 in Wenatchee, Washington

Agricultural Leadership Program starts April 28 in Wenatchee, Washington

Jonelle Mejica2023-04-11T10:53:32-07:00March 17th, 2023|April 15th 2023 Issue, Jonelle Mejica, Labor, Quick Bite, Updates|

Agricultural Leadership Program course in Wenatchee, Washington, starting April 28...

Washington Apple Education Foundation art contest deadline May 1

Washington Apple Education Foundation art contest deadline May 1

Jonelle Mejica2023-03-20T15:30:50-07:00March 9th, 2023|April 1st 2023 Issue, Jonelle Mejica, News, Quick Bite, Updates|

The Washington Apple Education Foundation announced in a news release the opening of its annual Year of the Apple Art Contest.

North American Blueberry Council hires Houtby as government affairs director

North American Blueberry Council hires Houtby as government affairs director

Jonelle Mejica2023-03-20T13:57:32-07:00March 2nd, 2023|April 1st 2023 Issue, Blueberries, Jonelle Mejica, People, Quick Bite, Updates|

The North American Blueberry Council has selected Alyssa Houtby as its new government affairs director...

Lewis joins Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development

Lewis joins Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development

Jonelle Mejica2023-03-02T11:18:49-08:00February 24th, 2023|Jonelle Mejica, March 1st 2023 Issue, People, Quick Bite, Updates|

Mary “Bess” Lewis joined the Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development team as a management development specialist...

USApple announces 2023 NextGen Apple Fellowship class

USApple announces 2023 NextGen Apple Fellowship class

Jonelle Mejica2023-03-06T15:00:40-08:00February 8th, 2023|Apples, Jonelle Mejica, March 15th 2023 Issue, People, Quick Bite, Updates|

The U.S. Apple Association announced in a news release the 2023 class of its emerging leader program, the NextGen Apple Fellowship.

Good Stuff: February 1, 2023

Good Stuff: February 1, 2023

Jonelle Mejica2023-01-23T08:36:47-08:00February 1st, 2023|February 1st 2023 Issue, Good Fruit Grower, Good Stuff|

A selection of the latest products and services for tree fruit and grape growers.

Washington Agriculture Safety Day in Yakima Feb. 1 and Wenatchee Feb. 22

Washington Agriculture Safety Day in Yakima Feb. 1 and Wenatchee Feb. 22

Jonelle Mejica2023-01-25T07:59:58-08:00January 23rd, 2023|Jonelle Mejica, Labor, Legal & Regulatory, Updates|

Washington labor officials are seeking farmers for a customer service survey about the state’s agricultural workforce recruitment process.

2023 Northwest Pear Research Review to be held Feb. 16

2023 Northwest Pear Research Review to be held Feb. 16

Jonelle Mejica2022-12-14T14:55:24-08:00December 14th, 2022|Jonelle Mejica, Pears, Postharvest, Research, Updates|

The Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission, on behalf of the Fresh Pear Committee and Processed Pear Committee, invites everyone interested

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