"By now, many people know to call me when there is a shortage or surplus."

2025-10-09 00:00

Although trained as a psychosocial counselor, Geeske van Wijk has been working as a commission agent in field vegetables since 2014. She began selling to individuals over a decade ago, sourcing vegetables from local growers. Through this process, she developed a network of growers and soon became involved in the agricultural industry.

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