The 2nd Annual Central Valley Pruning Competition took place Saturday, January 25 in Shafter, California. Organized by the California Farmworker Foundation (CFF), the event draws hundreds to cheer on highly skilled competitors armed with pruning shears and fierce determination. The event was also televised on Fresno Telemundo.
And the winners are…
First Place
- Veronica Gonzalez of Four Star Fruit & Omar Meza of Fowler Packing
Second Place
- Sonia Arredondo of Jasmine Vineyards & Victor Cervantes of Jasmine Vineyards
Third Place
- Marisol Lopez of Fowler Packing & Jesus Sanchez of Jasmine Vineyards
Sonia, Victor and Jesus earned 3 of the top 6 spots in the competition. Go Team Jasmine!