2009 Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival King XXXVIII
Mr. Dale Robertson

The 2009 Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival King was raised on farmland on North Thibodeaux Road in Ponchatoula, Louisiana. He is a graduate of Ponchatoula High School and met and married Heather Gomez. They have 4 children Johndale Hunter, twins Isabella Rivers and Cypress Lake, and Addianna Avaya.
His farm was established by him and his wife in 1997 consisting of 5,000 strawberry plants. By the year 2007, their business has grown to over 90,000 plants with the goal of increasing each year. With new technology, their strawberry season has grown from 10 weeks to 7 months.
His entire life he has raised and sold produce. He truly loves and has a passion for farming. He is also employed as a pipe supervisor for BE&K located at DuPont Ponchatrain. He is thrilled and honored to represent the town of Ponchatoula and the State of Louisiana by being your 2009 Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival King.
From Johndales Farm and the son of John and Mitzi Robertson, the 2009 Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival King, Mr. Dale Hunter Robertson.