PVGA Life Member – Edward Hopkins
Edward Hopkins (third from the left) with Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture George Greig at the Scranton Cooperative Farmers’ Market in August 2012 with five generations of the Hopkins family including (from the left) great-grandson Mark; son Harry; Mr. Hopkins, Sec. Greig; grandson William; great-great-granddaughter Aryianna; great-granddaughter Samantha; and great-grandson Andrew.
Edward C. Hopkins has been a leader in the vegetable industry in northeastern Pennsylvania for over 60 years. Besides serving as president of PVGA in 1970 and 1971, he served as a Director of the Association for many, many years. He also served for many years as President of the former Berwick Vegetable Coop and has attended the Scranton Farmers’ Night Market where he and his wife Helen retailed much of their produce. The Association is pleased to grant a Life Membership to Mr. Hopkins in recognition of his long standing record of service and leadership in the Association and the Pennsylvania Vegetable Industry.