Conversations with Growers

Nestor Garcia

First-generation grower

Benton City, Washington

Meet Nestor

Nestor Garcia was born in Venezuela, grew up partly in Mexico, and studied in the U.S. He married his beautiful wife and now has four wonderful children.Nestor Garcia was born in Venezuela, grew up partly in Mexico, and studied in the U.S. Read full bio ↓Show less ↑

He studied ag-business at BYU-Idaho and is an agriculture entrepreneur growing organic apples, cherries, and berries in eastern Washington. He enjoys the outdoors and is passionate about accomplishing challenging projects.

Articles & Conversations

Growing & Tree Care

Planting a Fruit Tree? A Washington Grower’s Two Rules for the First Season

Planting a New Fruit Tree?

Learn how to water and fertilize young fruit trees in their first season, with practical advice from Washington fruit grower Nestor Garcia.

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Conversations with Growers

Worker riding a red ATV equipped with a pollen blower to pollinate rows of blooming apple trees in a commercial orchard.

Pollination: A Grower's Perspective

What happens when cold, wet spring weather keeps bees from flying? Washington apple grower Nestor Garcia explains how he uses supplemental pollen to help manage the risk of poor fruit...

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Conversations with Growers

Scott from PollenPro interviews apple grower Nestor Garcia about pruning and young tree care in an apple orchard.

Pruning Apple Trees: A Grower's Perspective

Washington fruit grower Nestor Garcia shares his perspective on pruning apple trees and lessons learned in the orchard.

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