Syngenta Vegetable Seeds is playing a role at the annual National Watermelon Association (NWA) Convention, sponsoring the National Watermelon Hall of Fame where grower Raymon J. Land, Sr. is being inducted.
"Raymon J. Land, Sr. was instrumental in establishing the Florida Watermelon Association (FWA) and has had a tremendous influence on the association and the industry for many years," says NWA President George Szczepanski. "He is a respected industry leader, well deserving of this special recognition for the tremendous amount of time, energy and expertise he has given to the Association throughout his esteemed career."
Syngenta is honored to support the Hall of Fame recognition of Land, a Florida grower whose impact on the industry and its members has made him a pillar of the Florida and National Watermelon Associations for over five decades. His influence has helped inspire not only those close to him, but others in the industry as well.
"Mr. Land spread his passion for the watermelon industry to his whole family, many of whom are involved with the associations, like his grandson, Adrian Land II, who is an upcoming president of the Florida Watermelon Association," said Courtney Davis, Syngenta Technical Sales Representative. "He is also a friend and mentor to so many in this industry. He and his wife, Annette, instilled a love for the watermelon industry in me. Without the Land family's strong influence in my life and career, I would not be a part of this great industry, and I am so thankful for them and happy that he is being recognized with this Hall of Fame induction."
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