Aaron Benally, Director of Organics says, “What’s unique about our watermelon crop is we’re owned by the Navajo Nation.” He continues to say that the workforce is key to having quality and yield from the crops. Jarrell DeGroat, Crop Manager says, “Our goal for the future is to continue Navajo farming practices, growing superior Navajo Pride products, and continuing sustainable farming for generations to come.”
Access Organics helped NAPI with providing national recognition to Navajo Pride for the past four years. To read more about the winners of the ninth-annual Supplier Awards, visit: https://media.wholefoodsmarket.com/whole-foods-market-announces-winners-of-ninth-annual-supplier-awards