Val Verde Vegetable Adds Production Staff
October 11, 2012 | 1 min to read
McAllen, TX – The 2012-2013 greens season for Val Verde Vegetable Company is scheduled to start mid-to-late October and will include new Greens Harvest Supervisor, Clyde Watson, Jr.
Watson joined Val Verde during the summer and replaces long-time greens supervisor Tony Guzman who retired. Watson grew up on his family’s farm near Tampico, Mexico where he gained valuable experience managing a large farm for Othal Brand of Griffen & Brand, before relocating to the Rio Grande Valley. Since moving to the RGV, Watson has accumulated nearly 20 years experience in the greens business managing farming operations for major Texas greens shippers. In his new role with Val Verde, Watson will oversee all aspects of production including planting, fertilization, irrigation, pest control and harvest. In addition to production, Watson will also manage harvest crews and ensure food safety compliance.
Frank Schuster, President of Val Verde Vegetable Company remarked, “I have known Clyde for years and have absolute respect for his wealth of knowledge in the area of farming and harvesting.” Schuster continued, “Clyde is a welcome addition to our staff and will be instrumental in our plans to grow our production and continue to add new items.”
Val Verde Vegetable Co., Inc. is a third generation family farm and grower, shipper, marketer of products from South Texas and Mexico with a specialty in leafy greens and cabbage. Val Verde is dedicated to a culture of quality and committed to always providing MORE.
Source: Val Verde Vegetable Company