40 Under 40, Class of 2019

Steffi Hugo

Company

American Farms

Job Title

Grower

Accomplishments

  • Responsible for selecting new varieties for production and developing and implementing innovative production techniques to improve the flowering crop quality.
  • Provides leadership and management skills for the production team. Time management and being a team player are her top priorities.

Extracurricular

One of Steffi’s passions is traveling. “I love researching destinations and then physically seeing those places. I am always on the lookout for the unusual and off-the-beaten-track destinations.” Costa Rica is just one of her destinations of choice, and many more are on her bucket list.

Fun Facts

A proud graduate of Penn State University, in her spare time she enjoys paddle boarding and yoga. Her favorite menu items include a good steak and lobster.