December 2024 - 34

Tyler Butler
General Manager and Co-owner
Butler's Orchard & Doc Waters Cidery
A third-generation farmer in
Germantown Maryland, Tyler is
general manager of his family's orchard and cidery and
diversified u-pick produce operation, of which he has
been a co-owner since 2021. He is passionate about
growing the agritainment business while continuing to
welcome guests to enjoy the farm experience with a
variety of seasonal crops. Tyler and his wife Erika live
on the farm with two children.
Younsuk Dong
Assistant Professor & Irrigation
Specialist
Michigan State University
Younsuk is a three-time Michigan
State University graduate, earning his bachelor's,
master's, and doctoral degrees. Younsuk leads MSU's
irrigation program and focuses on helping growers
improve irrigation water use efficiency and conservation.
Younsuk is also chair of the Michigan Irrigation Water
Use Generally Accepted Agricultural and Management
Practices and a technical advisor of the Michigan Water
Use Advisory Council.
Tyler Hodges
Sales
Superior Sales
Tyler has been in the industry for
15 years. He has been an account
manager for 10 years at Superior Sales based in
Hudsonville, Michigan. He handles more than $15
million annually in sales with a high representation of
Midwest grown items starting the season in May with
Michigan asparagus through October ending the
in-season push with pumpkins and hard squash.
Zach Barnes
Farm & Transplant Manager
Dole Fresh Vegetables
After earning a bachelor's in
agriculture business from Chico
State University in 2010, Zach joined Tanimura & Antle
as a transplant manager, where he ultimately became
manager of its Tennessee hydroponic facility. Zach
returned to the Salinas Valley in 2017 as Dole's farm and
transplant manager, overseeing the farming division's
3,700 acres. He also serves on numerous ag and
environmental committees.
The Fruit + Vegetable 40 Under 40 Class of 2024 will be honored Tuesday, Dec. 12, during the Great Lakes Fruit,
Vegetable & Farm Market EXPO. A special ceremony and reception will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
For more on the 40 Under 40 virtual ceremony, visit fruitgrowersnews.com/celebrate40under40
THANK YOU
A special thank you to our 2024 Fruit + Vegetable 40 Under 40 sponsors.
Your support of the next generation is appreciated!
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December 2024

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of December 2024

Editor’s Letter
Talking Tech
Investing in your plant health
Watermelon tests
From farm to can
Cucumber powerhouse
Maximizing crop yield, sustainability at the Great Lakes EXPO
Introducing the 40 Under 40 Class of 2024
2025 VGN Buyers Guide
Veg Connections
Farm Market & Agritourism
Ag Labor Review
Business
Industry News
Events
Classifieds
Ad Index
December 2024 - 1
December 2024 - 2
December 2024 - 3
December 2024 - Editor’s Letter
December 2024 - 5
December 2024 - Talking Tech
December 2024 - 7
December 2024 - Investing in your plant health
December 2024 - 9
December 2024 - Watermelon tests
December 2024 - 11
December 2024 - 12
December 2024 - 13
December 2024 - From farm to can
December 2024 - 15
December 2024 - 16
December 2024 - 17
December 2024 - Cucumber powerhouse
December 2024 - 19
December 2024 - 20
December 2024 - 21
December 2024 - 22
December 2024 - 23
December 2024 - Maximizing crop yield, sustainability at the Great Lakes EXPO
December 2024 - 25
December 2024 - 26
December 2024 - Introducing the 40 Under 40 Class of 2024
December 2024 - 28
December 2024 - 29
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December 2024 - 31
December 2024 - 32
December 2024 - 33
December 2024 - 34
December 2024 - 2025 VGN Buyers Guide
December 2024 - 36
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December 2024 - Veg Connections
December 2024 - 55
December 2024 - Farm Market & Agritourism
December 2024 - 57
December 2024 - Ag Labor Review
December 2024 - 59
December 2024 - Business
December 2024 - 61
December 2024 - Industry News
December 2024 - Events
December 2024 - Classifieds
December 2024 - 65
December 2024 - Ad Index
December 2024 - 67
December 2024 - 68
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