nov-dec-2019

Contents ON THE COVER: Blue Diamond wishes all our readers a happy holiday season and a prosperous New Year. NOV–DEC 2019 18 FIELD TEAM 20 NEWS IN A NUTSHELL 24 CULTIVATING SUSTAINABILITY 28 ANNUAL GROWERS MEETING 38 ADVOCACY REPORT 42 IN YOUR ORCHARD 54 CLASSIFIED ADS Features 6 President’s Corner Adapted from his 2019 Annual Meeting speech, President and CEO Mark Jansen highlights business achievements and acknowledges Blue Diamond ’s everyday heroes. 12 Chairman’s Message Chairman Dan Cummings talks about how Blue Diamond is investing, innovating, and inspiring for the future in remarks adapted from his 2019 Annual Meeting address. 22 Investing in International Growth Blue Diamond team members recently traveled to Mexico on a three-day ag trade mission led by U.S. Department of Agriculture. 28 Things That Matter What do growers need to pay attention to in order to achieve optimum returns ? Mel Machado, Membership Director, shares the “things that matter.” 3 N O V E M B E R – D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 9