The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association has named Adam Lytch, regional manager for L&M Farms in East Palatka, Fla., to serve a two-year term as board of directors chair through 2028. Eric Hopkins, senior vice president of Hundley Farms in Belle Glade, Fla., has been tapped as vice chair.
The appointments were made at the association’s board and annual membership meetings Sept. 22.
In his role with L&M, Lytch oversees the Florida farming and warehouse operations for one of the most expansive and diverse produce enterprises in the Southeast. A grower, packer and marketer of fresh produce nationwide, L&M grows fresh vegetables across eight Florida counties, reflecting the scale and diversity of the company’s agricultural operations throughout the state.
FFVA members also voted to appoint Nick Wishnatzki, public relations director of Wish Farms, to serve as a district director on the board. Members also elected John Frey, vice president of Frey Farms; Carleton Johns, vice president of Tater Farms; April Roe Porter, co-owner of Noble Ag; and Daniel Sutton, vice president of operations for King Ranch, to serve as at-large directors.
“Adam Lytch has been a respected leader in the produce industry for more than 20 years. During his time on the FFVA board, he has helped champion the priorities of specialty crop growers in Florida and across the country, serving as a strong advocate at both the state and federal levels,” says FFVA President Mike Joyner. “Adam’s leadership, industry knowledge and dedication to growers will help ensure FFVA remains a strong and effective voice for agriculture in the years ahead.”
