family background / Guilherme grew up working alongside his father Renato and mother Edna at orchards in Southern Brazil. Guilherme obtained his master’s degree in tree fruit training systems and is pursuing his Ph.D. at University of Santa Catarina State (Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina). grower / São Joaquim, Brazil age / 28 crops / Apples business / Vale do Sol (Sun Valley) How did you get your start? About 14 years ago, my dad purchased his own orchard. I grew up walking around with him in the orchards. Now I’m pursuing my education, working on my Ph.D., and … Continue reading Guilherme Fontanella Sander, a young grower from Vale do Sol, Brazil