It was a rough year for cherry growers. High temperatures in March caused bloom to occur weeks earlier than normal and in a shortened window, leading to inadequate pollination that slashed the crop to half its normal size. Chris Zanobini, executive director for the California Cherry Board, spoke to Matthew Malcolm with California Fruit & Vegetable about the harvest. Watch this quick video and learn more in California Fruit & Vegetable Magazine.
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Matthew Malcolm
Editor-in-Chief, Malcolm Media
Award-winning voice and advocate for the nation’s agricultural industries, Matthew Malcolm’s published work has appeared in state, regional and national magazines, radio, television, and social channels, since 2010. Matthew enjoys applying what he learns in ag to a small farming operation he runs. He is also an accomplished professional musician, husband and father.
Joseph Malcolm is an Emmy award winning videographer and editor. He is currently studying at Fresno State University and will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in mass communication and journalism with an emphasis in broadcast and digital journalism. When he’s not working with agriculture or studying at school, he is spending time with his family.