As incoming president of the Washington State Horticultural Association, Jeff Cleveringa hopes to strengthen the association’s role in keeping growers informed. For over a century, the association has held its annual meeting each December to apprise growers on the latest issues and research. Cleveringa said the meeting still serves an important purpose, particularly for growers who are too busy during the growing season to attend field days and tours. “Dissemination of information will be key, and I’m hoping to make that better and more timely in the Hort Association,” he said. Cleveringa, 43, grew up on a diversified farm in […]