family background/Matt is the first generation of his family to work in agriculture. He has a horticulture degree from Washington State University and a career as a crop consultant. He’s the son of Michelle and Dave Duke. age/27 grower/in Yakima, Washington crops/Apples, cherries, pears and stone fruit business/G.S. Long How did you get your start? I grew up in Spokane. I didn’t know a single thing about agriculture. I didn’t grow up being exposed to it other than the food on my plate. By the time I was near graduation from high school, Ted Dietrich, a family friend, got me […]