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Lisa Perry, Young Grower from Odell, Oregon
age / 26 crops / pears, apples, cherries, berries, peaches, nectarines business /
Changing of the guard at Summit
Wally Heuser’s nursery and variety management companies have new owners.
Arvid V. Monson 1941 – 2014
Arvid V. Monson Diversified grower, rancher, and founder of Goose Ridge Winery Arvid
WSU’s Tim Smith honored for 40 years of distinguished service
From left, Dr. Mike Willett, Tim Smith, Paul Tvergyak and Brooke Peterson at the
Distinguished Service Award: Harold Thome
The Thome family poses for a portrait. The new building in the background will
Latino Leadership Award 2014: José Ramirez
His philosophy has always been that you can’t wait for things to happen around you. You have to make them happen.
2014 Silver Apple Award goes to Jerry Haak
Jerry Haak had a passion for growing fruit and finding better ways to do it. He used cutting-edge techniques not only to increase his yields, but to produce higher quality fruit and use labor more efficiently.
New tree fruit association will expand services
The new Washington Tree Fruit Association plans to expand its services to the industry, says President Jon DeVaney, who will be busy working on legislative affairs in the state capital of Olympia in the coming session.
Growers’ advocate ends 42-year career
During his four decades working at the Washington Growers Clearing House Association, Kirk Mayer saw the Washington apple crop grow from 25 million boxes to 140 million and availability of labor become an increasing concern.
Sean Gilbert, Young Grower from Yakima, Washington
age / 34 crops / Apples, cherries, apricots, peaches, nectarines and wine grapes
Growers of distinction
Casey Corr Sixteen times a year, Good Fruit Grower’s cover shows a gorgeous
Daniel Symms, 1961-2014
Dan Symms (Courtesy Symms Family) Daniel Thomas Symms, great-grandson of the founder of
Alex Chinchiolo, Young Grower from Ripon, California
age / 28 crops / Apples, cherries title / Partner, farm manager business
John Daniel Gebbers, 1930 – 2014
John “Danny” Gebbers (Courtesy Gebbers family) John “Danny” Gebbers, 84, patriarch of
Michael L. Miller, 1947 – 2014
Mike Miller, at Airfield Estates Winery tasting room in Prosser, Washington on March 30,
Guy William “Bill” Powers, 1926 – 2014
Washington wine industry legend Bill Powers, known for his innovative, organic grape growing and winemaking, died September 23. He was 88.
Jessica & Sara Ecker, Young Growers from Trempealeau, Wisconsin
ages / (Jess, on left in photo) 33, (Sara, on right in photo)
Tastefully written: Author takes us on a tour of apples
Apples of Uncommon Character is aimed at general readers, but growers too will enjoy Jacobsen’s comments about the apple’s history and enduring appeal.
Retirements reduce Cornell’s tall spindle apple team
Stephen Hoying, Alison DeMarree both joined program in 1982.
From Paris to pears
Once a top Dior sales rep, Gordy Sato tops the pools with his pears.
Kevin & Mark Stennes, Young Growers from Pateros, Washington
Stennes twins talk about growing organics tree fruit operation.
First Bite: Meet the new guy
Jared Johnson joins Good Fruit Grower
B-be-bee beard photo wins ag communications award
Visiting bee scientist Jakub Gabka of Poland at bee beard event at the Harry
Cleveringa joins Research Commission
Jeff Cleveringa Jeff Cleveringa, head of research and development for Oneonta Starr Ranch
David Alvarez, Young Grower from Prosser, Washington
age / 28 crops / Organic cherries and apples title / Farm manager
UC hires apiculturist
Industry People in the news
Carter retires from Hort Council
Industry people in the news
Jon DeVaney will head new tree fruit association
Maintaining services for growers will be a priority after merger of four tree fruit organizations.
Summing up a career
Scott Johnson Dr. Scott Johnson worked for 31 years as an extension specialist
Nancy Born takes off her Good Fruit Grower hat after 30 years of service
First Bite: Nancy Born takes off her Good Fruit Grower hat.
Peter Martini, Young Grower from Escalon, California
age / 37 crops / Peaches and almonds title / Farm manager business
Stone fruit farm stay
Mike and Nori Naylor, and Henny the farm dog, relax on the porch of
Organic Pioneer
Mike Naylor has grown organic stone fruit for 30 years.
New board member joins Washington Wine Industry Foundation
Sherri Swingle joins the Washington Wine Industry Foundation board of directors. Swingle, who was the
Bill Schultz, Young Grower from Mattawan, Michigan
age / 32 crops / apples, cherries, peaches, grapes, asparagus, and sweet corn
Washington vineyards, orchards change hands
Sagemoor’s cherries, apples, plus well-established wine grapes attract new owners.
Curtis Roy, Young Grower from Moxee, Washington
age / 24 crops / manages cherry and apple orchards business / Roy
WSU researcher wins educator award
Washington State University researcher, soil scientist and teacher, John Reganold, was named the 2014 Food
Honorees announced for Washington Wine auction
Larry and Dick Olsen (left) and Anne-Marie and Tom Hedges (right) courtesy Auction of
Potato chips and fine wines
Tim’s famous Northwest snack helped establish this Walla Walla winery.
Kevin VerSnyder, Young Grower from Lake Leelanau, Michigan
Michagan grower talks about holding down a full-time job while operating his orchard.
Steve Black joins Holtzinger
Steve Black Steve Black has been appointed sales manager of Holtzinger Fruit Company,
Uncertain future for Meyer Orchards
Ron Meyer, nearing retirement and without a transition plan, sees a murky future for his pear orchard.
Kate Moser, Young Grower from Walnut Grove, California
age / 33 crops / wine grapes, 200 acres in apples, 100 acres
In the Box
Puffer research Dear Good Fruit Grower: I am a University of California pomology farm advisor and
Sean & Joe Naumes, Young Growers from Medford Oregon
growers / Medford, Oregon (Sean, left) age / 24 crops / Pears and
Nursery is going out strong
Family operated Columbia Basin Nursery is selling its last trees.
Cherry marketer finds his niche
Jesus Aguilar helps growers add value to their crops.
Tim Smith, the growers’ ally
Tim Smith always worked with the growers’ interests in mind.
Growers benefit from Smith’s work
Tim Smith’s research has put money back in growers’ pockets.