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Tristan Dorfling, a young grower from Cape Town, South Africa

Tristan earned a master’s degree in horticulture from Stellenbosch University. He is married to Georgine and is the son of Linda Dorfling and Ralf Ketzer.

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Walt Duflock of Western Growers, speaking at the annual Cherry Institute in January in Yakima, Washington, said California is losing acreage, and ag tech will follow. He considers it a cautionary tale for Washington. (TJ Mullinax/Good Fruit Grower)

California farmer tells cautionary tale for Washington ag — Video

Cherry Institute speaker warns Washington to not follow California on policies.

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Jessica Foster, a young grower from Mannington, New Jersey

Jessica graduated from Penn State University and earned her master’s degree in soil science at the University of Vermont. She has a twin brother, Josh, a sister, Lindsey, and is the daughter of Terri and Bruce Foster.

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Spot marks the X for little cherry disease infections — Video

Canine pathogen detection shows promise, but commercialization could be a challenge.

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Paul van Westreenen, a young grower from Echteld, Netherlands

Paul is a fourth-generation farmer working on his 100-year-old family farm located in the Netherlands’ Gelderland province. He is the son of Margriet and Berend Jan van Westreenen and is working with his sister, Martine, on the farm.

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Kayla Braich, a young grower from Kennewick, Washington

Kayla earned her psychology degree from Eastern Washington University and plans to return to university to obtain a degree in viticulture and enology. She’s married to Erin Braich and is the daughter of Cheryl Emineth and Kevin Paxton.

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Isaac Balderas, a young grower from Wenatchee, Washington

family background/ Isaac is second-generation in the fruit industry. He is one of three sons of Silvia Muñiz and Carlos Balderas.

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Claire Rasch, a young grower from Grand Rapids, Michigan

Claire is a fifth-generation farmer planning to attend Washington State University for an agribusiness degree. She has one sister, Eva, and is the daughter of Sarah and John Rasch.

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Leo Sarmiento, a young grower from East Wenatchee, Washington

family background/ Leo graduated from Wenatchee Valley College and Washington State University with a degree in business administration. He is the son of Margarita and Francisco Sarmiento.

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Joe Cushman, a young grower from Hood River, Oregon

Joe grew up on a family vineyard in Hood River and graduated with a horticulture degree specializing in viticulture from Oregon State University. He’s married to Krista and is the son of Robin and Rich Cushman.

International ag tech tours — Video

Groups trade visits to orchards in the Netherlands and Washington, organized by the Orchard of the Future collaboration.

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