Meet the Innovators

In 2023 IFTA began conducting interviews with long-time members in order to preserve and document the history of the organization. Below are video and audio interviews from many of the fruit growers, nursery owners, and researchers who were instrumental in the growth of IFTA.

Ken Hall

Edwards Apple Orchard
Poplar Grove, Illinois

Evan Milburn

Milburn Orchards
Elkton, Maryland

Jim Eckert

Eckert’s Orchards
Belleville, Illinois

Prof. Win Cowgill

Rutgers Snyder Farm
Pittstown, New Jersey

Garry Langford

Langford Fruit Product Consulting
Huonville, Tasmania

Gary Mount

Terhune Orchards
Princeton, New Jersey

Chip Hardy

Brookdale Fruit Farm
Hollis, New Hampshire

Larry Lutz

Lutz Family Farm
Rockland, Nova Scotia