GROWING THE GOODNESS
New District 4 Director, George A. te Velde, of G & E te Velde Orchards, LLC In 1926, George A. te Velde’s grandfather moved from the Netherlands to the U.S. where he started his own dairy, a legacy that te Velde has continued in his grandfather’s and father’s footsteps. But it didn’t take much for him to expand his interest to almonds. A few years after purchasing land with an almond orchard, te Velde gained significant interest in Blue Diamond . He became a member and declared that he has “never regretted the decision” in his 15 years as a Blue Diamond grower.
When asked by a fellow grower, te Velde gladly agreed to run for a seat on the board, since he loves the co-op and has “really enjoyed the stability Blue Diamond provides to our pricing.” Te Velde farms just over 200 acres of almonds, almonds in addition to walnuts, corn, alfalfa, and row crops. He also runs a dairy. He is significantly interested in policymaking and providing insight with his leadership experience. After serving on several committees in his children’s schools and child education committees, working as a cartoonist on the Modesto Bee’s Editorial Board, and serving on the Producer Review Board in the dairy industry for nine years, te Velde is no stranger to making big decisions and providing strong management. He appreciates the hard work and wisdom the board has shown over the years. Te Velde hopes to bring his experience and diversity of opinion to make the future of Blue Diamond even greater. “Being a member of Blue Diamond is a privilege. I wish to continue the work the board is doing and to keep important issues in mind” te Velde stated. Te Velde holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from UC Davis. He and his wife, Elizabeth, have been married for 31 years and they have four children and one grandchild. In his free time, George enjoys playing piano, cactus gardening, and traveling with his family.
Being a member of Blue Diamond is a privilege. I wish to continue the work the board is doing and to keep important issues in mind.
George A. te Velde hiking in Yosemite with his wife, Elizabeth
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