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The Kiwi Krew
David founded Kiwi Korners in 1987. Previously, he was the leader of a theatrical rock band professionally touring the U.S. and Canada for over fourteen years, he worked as a music educator teaching percussion, and also worked as a studio musician in a recording studio for four years. David devotes the majority of his time to the development, growth, and marketing of Kiwi Berries. Holly joined David in 1990. Her background includes degrees in visual art, graduate level teaching, and experience in hotel and contract accounting. She currently works part time for the American Red Cross as the Disaster Services/Preparedness Coordinator when not in the kiwi arbor managing statistical data, research, distribution, and marketing. As agricultural researchers, they have dedicated themselves to pioneering the development of hardy kiwi, actinidia arguta, as a viable, organic, sustainable, commercial crop. They are in the process of establishing markets, and consumer education materials for this new, nutritious, unique fruit. They have both completed a fellowship in the Rural Leadership Program, RULE, in the College of Agricultural Sciences, at Penn State University, PA where they focused their leadership skills in sustainable agricultural systems and education. David and Holly currently serve on the board of the Pocono Northeast Resource Conservation & Development Council. |
