Lisa Spring 2017
How many businesses out there are working with your family or children? Either your kids are working nearby or alongside you or you are working alongside your parents or relatives. While some days might be distracting and challenging, it’s a nice idea to be close to your children, especially while they are growing up?
Years ago, a close friend of mine made up a cozy bed in a dresser drawer set on the floor to allow her baby to nap in her office. A dresser drawer may sound a bit odd, but really, it’s no different then a store bought bassinet.
We have so many farm families in this industry and all with different stories; young adults coming back to the family farm after being away, children helping out on the farm and 3rd and 4th generation families farming on the same property.
Inside this issue we introduce you to new farm family, Jamie and Glenn Rose, who purchased Frank’s Orchard, from Walter Frank, a well know orchard in Lake Country. Working with their children they have trained and learned from Walter’s years of knowledge. You will read inside, how they are using their innovative ways to make use of the fruit and won them an Innovation Award last year.
While on the topic of farm families, congratulations to George and Trudy Heiss from Gray Monk Estate Winery who are celebrating 35 years of winemaking, 45 years of grape growing and 55 years of marriage alongside their three sons who are part of the family business.
While family is great to keep close, so are good teams of dependable suppliers who provide you with reliable products and the knowledge of what’s new along with the professional advice needed for your successful operation. Take a look at the suppliers featured inside the pages of the magazine, some may already be your chosen supplier and maybe even developed over the years as a close friend. One thing for sure, these are companies that support the industry and have your best interests in mind. You will want to keep these names close at hand when the time comes to place your next order.
Cheers to a great season and happy spring!
Enjoy the magazine!