Now that Pear Bureau Northwest’s chief, CarrieAnn Arias has a few months under her belt, plans for the new year are taking shape, including creative marketing plans.

Now that Pear Bureau Northwest’s chief, CarrieAnn Arias has a few months under her belt, plans for the new year are taking shape, including creative marketing plans.

This year’s recipient of WSTFA's 2024 Distinguished Service Award went to longtime tree fruit professional Leo Garcia of Cashmere.

This year’s recipient of WSTFA's 2024 Distinguished Service Award went to longtime tree fruit professional Leo Garcia of Cashmere.

The Washington State Tree Fruit Association presented several awards at their annual meeting in Yakima last month, including the Silver Pear Award that went to Hood River pear grower Ed Ing.

The Washington State Tree Fruit Association presented several awards at their annual meeting in Yakima last month, including the Silver Pear Award that went to Hood River pear grower Ed Ing.

Save Family Farming is working on a second documentary that will focus on the workers behind ag production.

Save Family Farming is working on a second documentary that will focus on the workers behind ag production.

The country will be shifting gears Monday when the new Trump administration takes over, and the ag industry will be watching very closely. Pear Bureau Northwest President CarrieAnn Arias will wait patiently to see what happens.

The country will be shifting gears Monday when the new Trump administration takes over, and the ag industry will be watching very closely. Pear Bureau Northwest President CarrieAnn Arias will wait patiently to see what happens.