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Josie and Kenny Knight, young growers from Naches, Washington
Josie and Kenny are fifth-generation farmers who both earned degrees in plant science from Montana State University; Josie with a crop science focus and Kenny with a focus in plant biotechnology. Their parents are Joan and Kevin Knight.
Chelcie Martin, a young grower from Stow, Massachusetts
Chelcie graduated with a plant and soil sciences degree from the Stockbridge School of Agriculture, University of Massachusetts Amherst and runs the family farm with her father. Her siblings are Alisha, Mitchell and Benjamin, and her parents are Kristine and Andrew Martin.
New day for old idea in cherry crop load management — Video
The ratio of leaf surface area to fruit is a key measurement to inform horticultural management of sweet cherries, and the advent of high-capacity imaging sensors might make this a good time for growers to use the research metric for management decisions, according to professor emeritus Greg Lang of Michigan State University.
Marcelle-Marie Hanekom, a young grower from Porterville, South Africa
Marcelle-Marie is a third-generation farmer who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in agriculture from Elsenburg Agricultural Training Institute in Stellenbosch, South Africa. She is the daughter of Joreth and Gielie Hanekom.
Survival strategies for apple growers — Video
After a season of difficult decisions, industry veterans focus on apple market outlook and orchard efficiencies at annual WSTFA meeting.
Eric McNerney, a young grower from Hood River, Oregon
Eric is a second-generation farmer who was in the Navy for six years and is studying crop and soil science at Oregon State University. He is married to Lacey McNerney and is the son of Cassandra and Jeff McNerney.
Northwest pears facing large crop and small market — Video
Del Monte closure ripples through large Northwest pear crop.
Josh Bailey, a young grower from Williamson, New York
Josh is a second-generation farmer who graduated from Purdue University with a master’s degree in agricultural and biological engineering. He’s the son of Karla and Chip Bailey.
Alondra Mendez-Guerrero, a young grower from Wenatchee, Washington
Alondra is pursuing a master’s degree in horticulture focusing on soil health. She is third-generation in agriculture and the daughter of Maribel and Ivan Mendez.
Wine grape growers: Wipe those feet — Video
While you’re at it, consider disinfecting them before entering own-rooted vineyards. Here’s how.
Parker Fannin, a young grower from Yakima, Washington
Parker is a first-generation grower who graduated from Washington State University with a bachelor’s degree in viticulture and enology. His sister, Taylor, and brother-in-law, Tristan Butterfield, also work in the Washington wine industry. Parker’s parents are Capri and Jim Fannin.
An algorithm advantage with automated irrigation — Video
Automated scheduling, more data lead to water savings in Smart Orchard trial.