Stories about young growers
Nick Hammond, Young Grower from The Dalles, Oregon
Nick Hammond, a Young Grower from The Dalles, Oregon talks about why he is a cherry farmer and about working toward a pedestrian style orchard system.
Chelsea Durfey, Young Grower from Sunnyside, Washington
I’ve had so many mentors... They’ve taught me about pruning, soil biology, bees, products, and applications, and there’s so much yet for me to learn.
Pedro Cuevas Jr., Young Grower from Royal City, Washington
grower / Royal City, Washington age / 25 crops / Cherries, apples business / Part owner of Rancho
Sean Tudor, Young Grower from Grandview, Washington
grower / Grandview, Washington age / 28 crops / Apples, cherries, wine and juice grapes business / Owner
Marcus Morgan, Young Grower from The Dalles, Oregon
grower / Marcus Morgan, 36, The Dalles, Oregon. (with Miss Blue) crops / Cherries business / Orchard manager
Leah Eddie, Young Grower from Grandview, Washington
grower / Grandview, Washington age / 24 crops / Apples, cherries and juice grapes business / Fieldman for
Calvin Mercer, Young Grower from Alderdale, Washington
grower / Alderdale, Washington age / 36 crops / wine grapes business / Austin Sharp Vineyards other experience
Steven Thompson and Kris Fade, Young Grower from Mosier, Oregon
grower / Mosier, Oregon and White Salmon, Washington age / Fade (30) and Thompson (42) crops / wine
Blake Slaybaugh, Young Grower from Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
grower / Gettysburg, Pennsylvania age / 20 crops / apples, peaches business / Mt. Ridge Farms other experience
Lisa Perry, Young Grower from Odell, Oregon
age / 26 crops / pears, apples, cherries, berries, peaches, nectarines business / Cody Orchards and Farm Stand