Stokes Seeds Selects Southeast US Product Development Manager

Stokes Seeds has hired Gabriel Strickland as product development manager for the Southeast U.S. region, which includes Georgia, Florida, North Carolina and South Carolina. In this position, Strickland will be responsible for testing and identifying new products for introduction to the Stokes Seeds product line and ensuring regional and local adaptability. While advancing the Stokes Seeds product line, he will strengthen the connection between growers, their varietal options and their production goals, according to the company.

Strickland has a bachelor’s degree in agricultural education and communication from the

University of Florida and has experience in commercial vegetable and sugar cane production and research.