Who will pick the fruit? : 2014 Growers of the Year
Craig O’Brien designs his orchards to be attractive to workers.
Collaborative approach: 2014 Growers of the Year
O’Brien brothers are known for their innovation and collaboration.
Change is guaranteed: 2014 Growers of the Year
O’Briens say innovation is the key to survival on a family farm.
Vineyard, winery tour in southern France
Washington State University’s Dr. Thomas Henick-Kling is leading a 12-day springtime tour in southern France to visit some of the
Quiet innovators – 2014 Growers of the Year
Brothers Craig and Mike O’Brien have been testing the limits of tree density in an effort to maximize yields and stay competitive. Their innovative and inspiring approach has earned them the title of Good Fruit Growers of the Year.
Distinguished Service Award: Harold Thome
The Thome family poses for a portrait. The new building in the background will house CA storage rooms next
Sweet Rosa Lynn
New apple variety named after wives of the two men who discovered it.
Latino Leadership Award 2014: José Ramirez
His philosophy has always been that you can’t wait for things to happen around you. You have to make them happen.
2014 Silver Apple Award goes to Jerry Haak
Jerry Haak had a passion for growing fruit and finding better ways to do it. He used cutting-edge techniques not only to increase his yields, but to produce higher quality fruit and use labor more efficiently.
New tree fruit association will expand services
The new Washington Tree Fruit Association plans to expand its services to the industry, says President Jon DeVaney, who will be busy working on legislative affairs in the state capital of Olympia in the coming session.