Get ready for a celebration at the Washington State Horticultural Association’s annual convention in Yakima, December 1-3, says Mark Holtzinger, association ­president . “I don’t think there’s enough celebration of our industry and our successes. It’s pretty hard to dismiss the fact that it’s a good time to be in farming in general and specifically tree fruits, given the market and the value that’s been recognized in our product.” Hort Association members have joked that the president’s performance is measured by the price of Red Delicious over his tenure. Holtzinger said that by that measure he must be one of […]