Stephen J. Barnard is founder and president of Mission Produce, a company he started from scratch in 1983. It's since grown to become a global entity in the avocado industry by forging relationships with growers in other countries to provide a year-round supply to customers. He addresses the logistical challenges and opportunities open to those in his market, as well as what he sees as very bright prospects for those engaged in agricultural production in general.
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