Mike and Rachel Gooder , owner of Plantpeddler Inc , Cresco , IA . , receive the 2023 " Iowa State University Outstanding Horticulture Alumni of the Year " prize during the Annual Alumni banquet held on Wednesday eve , April 6 , 2023 .
From left to right wing : Barb Clawson , Dr. Chris Currey , Mike Gooder , Rachel Gooder , and Dr. Jeff Iles .
The Gooder ’s were very prestigious to accept the award and sincerely yours value the recognition from their alma mater , ISU . Mike ’s first words back to our team at Plantpeddler were , " Pretty humbling . Thanks to all of you for help us live this dream . " That is how they roll , always thankful and not just for us but for everyone who has help them build up the business and living in Horticulture .
A few limited carbon monoxide - Horts from ISU had these word to say , " Mike and Rachel swear out as shining instance of people who got their starting at ISU , and from those roots , they ’ve grown and nurtured an amazing syndicate commercial enterprise . Successful business people , potent supporters of our industry , and now are chip in back by helping others do the same . All of us are called upon to help oneself the next generation , and Mike and Rachel embody that spirit of giving back . We proudly point to them as foundational members of the swell ISU Horticulture mob . " Dr. Jeffery K. Iles , Professor , and Chair , Department of Horticulture .
" I could n’t suppose two more suitable recipients of our Outstanding Alumni award . They are not merely champ of greenhouse horticulture - the industry they have find great achiever in . They are genius of the whole horticulture industry , not just at Iowa State University but across the state of Iowa and beyond . It was a sincere delight to present this award to Mike and Rachel in recognition of their accomplishment as Cyclone Horticulturists . " Dr. Christopher J. Currey , Associate Professor , Department of Horticulture .
" I have known Mike and Rachel Gooder for over 25 years . They are champion in the industry . The Gooder ’s are implemental in training our student on internship at Plantpeddler . They give back to our scholar by donating industrial plant textile to the horticulture club for task and sale . Mike and Rachel are also passionate about helping our agriculture educator around the state learn young people about plants in their school nursery . I ca n’t think of two better people that could be recognized as Outstanding Department of Horticulture Alumni . We are proud they are in our Horticulture Family ! " Barb Clawson , Student Services Specialist and Associate Teaching Professor , Department of Horticulture .
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