George Hatfield
George Hatfield graduated from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona with a Bachelor of Science in Plant and Soil Science. George is the founder of Hatfield Orchids which was established in 1999. Hatfield Orchids is a leading hybridizer of cymbidiums in the World. Hybrids created and sold by Hatfield Orchids have won numerous awards internationally.
Professional Employment:
• Owner Hatfield Orchids 1999 - Curent
• Hatfield Agricultural Consulting, 2005 - Current
Major accomplishments of George in the field of orchids include:
• Trustee of World Orchid Conference 2019 – Current
• Cymbidium Society of America, Hudlow Medal recipient
• Hybridizer Award for Cymbidiums, AOS 2018
• President, American Orchid Society – Past 2016 - 2018
• Board Member Cymbidium Society of America 1994 - 2010
• President, Cymbidium Society of America 1998/99
• Chairman of the CSA Cymbidium Congress from 1998-2001
• Author of Articles in Awards Quarterly, Orchid Digest, and Cymbidium Society Journal
• President of the Santa Barbara International Orchid Show 2002/2003 and 2015/2016
• Certified Accredited Judge – American Orchid Society and Cymbidium Society of America
• Keynote speaker at the 2009 Australian National Orchid Conference in