4th-Generation Apple Grower and INFLUENCER'S Inspiring Story | Lucentlands Podcast Ep. 16

Lucentlands podcast episode 16 features an interview with Kaitlin Thornton, a fourth-generation apple and pear grower from North Central Washington who is currently studying marketing at Washington State University. Kaitlyn is also a TikTok sensation with her informative videos that she shares about Apple Farming and other farm activities in general. With close to 350K followers on TikTok, she has a huge influence on the public and is doing a fantastic job of it. In this episode, Dewald Kirsten and Louise Brodie talk to Kaitlin about her passion for the fruit industry and the family history of farming that led her to pursue this career. Kaitlin shares the story of her great grandfather who had a hundred acres of apples and cattle, and how the family survived through the Great Depression and World War II. She also talks about her decision to study abroad in Switzerland, and how this experience has broadened her perspective on life and the industry. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in farming, marketing, and the fruit industry. Follow Kaitlyn HERE: https://linktr.ee/Katythornton Find Lucentlands HERE: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lucentlandsmedia Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lucentlands Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lucentlandsmedia/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lucentlands Website: http://lucentlands.co.za/