The State Fruit Experiment Station staff went to the Missouri State Staff Appreciation Banquet today. Milestones reached by our staff members included Jack Atchison’s 10 years of service, John Avery’s 25 years of service, Marilyn Odneal’s 30 years of service and Joe Wright’s retirement in 2011. Dr. Frank Einhellig and President Clif Smart honored the staff members. Thanks to Susanne Howard for taking photos of us at the banquet.