ELWOOD, Ind. – Planson Farms of Stryker, OH was honored as a Red Gold Master Grower at Red Gold’s recent Grower’s Banquet held in Indianapolis, IN in conjunction with Purdue University’s Horticulture Congress. Steve and Wade received their eighth Master Grower Award and were presented with a Red Gold plaque.
The Master Grower Award is given away each year to recipients who have distinguished themselves from others by delivering quality production, and exhibiting professionalism and industry leadership. All growers for Red Gold have had training on good production practices, employee safety, and human resources. As tomato growers for Red Gold, the Planson’s have excelled in stewardship and sustainable practices on their farm and participate in the Red Gold IPM (Integrated Pest Management) program. This year’s production from Planson Farms accounted for nearly 13 million cans of Red Gold whole, diced, stewed, and specialty tomato products. Red Gold is the leading tomato processor in the Midwest and specializes in high quality tomato products for markets in all 48 continental states and many foreign countries.
Brian and Jason Cates from Marion, IN were recognized as Red Gold’s Grower of the Year by receiving the coveted E. A. Reichart Quality Achievement Award. The Reichart family was pleased to present the award to the Brian and Jason Cates before the group of nearly 200, consisting of growers and their families and Red Gold employees in attendance.
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