Growing Region - Northeast

Josh Heller

Josh Heller

About Josh

Based in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Josh lives with his wife and two boys. He grew up on a produce farm in Pennsylvania and later ran his own roadside market. Josh is happier in a field or on a tailgate than sitting in an office. He manages the Northeast Gowan Seed trial farm and spends his summers walking fields throughout his territory, trialing new varieties. He works with all crops and specializes in sweet corn, tomatoes, and winter squash.

Territory List

  • Northeast Area Manager
  • Delaware
  • Maryland
  • New Jersey
  • Pennsylvania

Dan Eggert

Dan Eggert

About Dan

Dan is a vegetable seed consultant and Certified Crop Advisor based in Canandaigua, New York. With over a decade of experience in the vegetable seed industry, Dan has worked extensively in research, trials, and consulting to support farmers across the Northeast. He specializes in sweet corn, cabbage, squash, onions, and peppers. Dan provides growers with tailored advice to optimize their crops. Formerly the owner of a small vegetable and flower farm, he brings firsthand farming knowledge to his work. Dan lives with his wife, Tess, and two young children. He is passionate about helping growers succeed with top-performing varieties and practical expertise!

Territory List

  • Connecticut
  • Maine
  • Massachusetts
  • New Hampshire
  • New York
  • Rhode Island
  • Vermont

Maddie Frisbie

Maddie Frisbie

About Maddie

She was raised in Fort Myers, Florida, where her family has farmed for more than 20 years. Maddie has an agribusiness degree from the University of Illinois. She has worked with Gowan Seed since 2019 and is focusing on product development to find the varieties that work best in her territory. Based in Illinois, Maddie loves working with growers and can't wait to work with you to find what will work best for your farm!

Territory List

  • Illinois
  • Indiana
  • Iowa
  • Kansas
  • Minnesota
  • Missouri
  • North Dakota
  • Nebraska
  • Ohio
  • South Dakota
  • Wisconsin