family background/ John is a fourth-generation cherry grower who pursued degrees in sustainable agriculture, integrated plant science and fruit and vegetable management before joining Blue Bird as a horticulturist. age/ 25 grower/ Wenatchee, Washington crops/ Cherries business/ Horticulturist with Blue Bird Inc. How did you get your start? The first time I was on the farm I was driving four-wheelers around with Dad. Workwise, it was changing sprinklers with my grandpa. Every time he’d go out early in the morning, I’d go out and change the hand lines. Even if I couldn’t do anything, I was there, learning, to where […]