Listen "Episode 6 - Rich Feenstra"
Episode Synopsis
The Grower is pleased to release its sixth podcast episode with guest Rich Feenstra, an apple grower from Beamsville, Ontario.
Feenstra has been farming for about 15 years and shares his story about getting involved with the Ontario Apple Growers. He talks about the importance of getting involved at the board level and offers some advice for young growers. From there we discuss the changes that he has made on his farm in order to stay competitive, including investments like an apple picking platform. We conclude our conversation by talking about the importance of staying positive through difficult growing seasons.
Feenstra has been farming for about 15 years and shares his story about getting involved with the Ontario Apple Growers. He talks about the importance of getting involved at the board level and offers some advice for young growers. From there we discuss the changes that he has made on his farm in order to stay competitive, including investments like an apple picking platform. We conclude our conversation by talking about the importance of staying positive through difficult growing seasons.
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