HERMISTON, Ore. — Mackenzie Mills, who works in sales and account management for River Point Farms, has been accepted into the 2017-18 United Fresh Produce Industry Leadership Program.

Mills was one of 15 candidates from across the country selected for the program, sponsored by a grant from DuPont Crop Protection. During the year-long fellowship, participants will meet and train with top industry experts, including trips to California, Costa Rica, Washington, D.C., and Chicago, where they graduate at the 2018 United Fresh Convention.

“River Point Farms is very excited for Mackenzie,” said Bob Hale, company president and CEO. “From the many applicants, the 15 people accepted into the program represent the top talent from the top companies in the produce industry. This is a huge honor for her, and an indication of her high talent level.”

The United Fresh Produce Industry Leadership Program has graduated more than 200 people since it launched in 1995, focusing on four core areas of development: leadership, business relationships, government and public affairs and media and public communications.

For more information, visit www.unitedfresh.org.