Feb 10, 2016
IFTA names award winners

Ed Wittenbach, left, of Wittenbach Orchards, Belding, Michigan, was presented the Grower Award at the IFTA annual banquet. He's pictured with IFTA president Tim Welsh, Columbia Fruit Packers, Washington state.
Ed Wittenbach, left, of Wittenbach Orchards, Belding, Michigan, was presented the Grower Award at the IFTA annual banquet. He’s pictured with IFTA president Tim Welsh, Columbia Fruit Packers, Washington state.

The International Fruit Tree Association handed out several awards during its annual banquet in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Monday night. Here is a list of the awards and their recipients:

Phil Schwallier, IFTA Conference Committee Co-Chair, introduces award winners Randy Beaudry, Amy Irish-Brown and Harold Thome at the closing of the conference held in Grand Rapids. Irish-Brown also was a conference committee co-chair.
Phil Schwallier, IFTA Conference Committee Co-Chair, introduces award winners Randy Beaudry, Amy Irish-Brown and Harold Thome at the closing of the conference held in Grand Rapids. Irish-Brown also was a conference committee co-chair.

Researcher Award: Randy Beaudry, Michigan State University

Extension Award: Amy Irish-Brown, Michigan State University

Grower Award: Ed Wittenbach, Wittenbach Orchards

Industry Service Award: Ken Hall, Edwards Apple Orchard

IFTA Hall of Fame: Harold Thome, Thome Orchards

 



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