Stories about young growers
Roger Hudson, a young grower from Sanger, California
Roger is a sixth-generation grower of about 180 acres of tree fruit.
Sierra Williams, a Young Grower from Cedaredge, Colorado
Sierra, a fifth-generation tree fruit grower, is one of three siblings and is the daughter of Dan and Connie Williams.
Catherine Kiyokawa, a Young Grower from Parkdale, Oregon
Catherine is a fourth-generation farmer. Her grandfather, Mamoru Kiyokawa, started growing tree fruit on the farm. Catherine works closely with her father, Randy, and older brother Cameron.
Nick Plath, a young grower from George, Washington
grower / George, Washington age / 26 crops / Apples, cherries, and wine grapes business / Washington Fruit
Jake Robison, a Young Grower from Chelan, Washington
Jake is a fourth generation farmer who grows tree fruit on 120 acres. He’s the son of Dave and Karla Robison and nephew to Allen Robison.
Brett Valicoff, a Young Grower from Wapato, Washington
Brett Valicoff is a fourth-generation grower who returned to the farm to help plan and build a modern apple packing line in Wapato, Washington.
Andy Smith, a Young Grower from Poplar Grove, Illinois
Andy Smith, from Edwards Apple Orchard, talks with Good Fruit Grower about how his family grew the business from a small farm market to one of the most popular farm destinations in the Midwest.
Manuel Martinez Jr., a Young Grower from Royal City, Washington
Four months out of Wenatchee Valley College, Manuel talks with Good Fruit Grower about why he pursued a career in farming and orchard management.
Daniel Bays, a Young Grower from Westley, California
Daniel Bays is a fifth generation farmer talks with Good Fruit Grower about how the farm is dealing with drought and the possible transition to mechanized harvesting.
Evan Kruse, Young Grower from Roseburg, Oregon
Evan, a fourth generation grower who also manages a large farm market, Kruse Farms, talks with Good Fruit Grower about growing in Roseburg.