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26 Jun Robotic Arm Preview

Posted at 11:33h in Uncategorized

Happy Friday! We'd like to give you a sneak peek of the newest Robot at FirstFruits Farms. Read more about this latest addition in the upcoming July newsletter! Subscribe now on our home page! ...

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18 May Social Distanced Hiring

Posted at 15:40h in Agriculture, Business

Today marks the first hiring day in over a month for our Prescott orchard. Every spring we see an influx of hires drive out to the farm to help us begin our thinning season. This year our company, along with others, was met with the...

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09 Apr FirstFruits Scholars Program

Posted at 15:30h in Agriculture, Children, Scholarships

FirstFruits offers a scholarship opportunity to children of FirstFruits employees that meet certain criteria. We are so excited to share the story of Jose Iglesias. Jose is currently attending Columbia Basin College and plans on transferring to Washington State University to major in Tree Fruit...

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06 Mar That’s a Wrap: Cosmic Crisp 2019

Posted at 14:56h in Uncategorized

On Wednesday, March 6, the Silver Line processed what was left of the 2019 Cosmic Crisp harvest. Over 8, 200 boxes were packed and sent on their way to be sold and shipped to their final destinations. It has been an exciting year to grow,...

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14 Jan Winter Chill

Posted at 13:29h in Uncategorized

A blanket of snow covered our orchards last night. It may seem cold to us, but apple and cherry trees need this “winter chill” to store energy for the blooming and growing seasons. Weather such as what we are experiencing now and temperatures at...

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03 Jan FFC: New Year’s Resolution

Posted at 08:03h in Uncategorized

Written by: Melissa Wisner, Community Programs Manager, FirstFruits Community The year 2019 was an awakening to the need for healing within families as a bridge to a stronger community. Through our project of listening to the stories of our residents in the beginning of 2019,...

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20 Dec Feliz Navidad!

Posted at 14:33h in Uncategorized

We wish you a merry Christmas and a happy New Year! May God bless you with a festive, loving and peaceful celebration this holiday season. Enjoy this festive video from FirstFruits Farms and Community. ...

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16 Dec Post Harvest

Posted at 14:57h in Uncategorized

What happens on an apple orchard after harvest? Pruning for one, but what else? Find out in the vlog below! https://www.wevideo.com/view/1540870927 ...

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22 Nov End of Harvest

Posted at 10:24h in Uncategorized

FirstFruits Farms officially completed the harvest season. It was a harvest filled with fun and excitement! In October-November, our employees engaged in a competition to find the weirdest apple. As soon as we thought we saw it all, stranger apples would make their way into...

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22 Oct Harvest Carnival Reflection

Posted at 14:19h in Uncategorized

Written by Melissa Wisner, Programs Supervisor, FirstFruits Community The 2019 Harvest Carnival was a success, bringing families from the community and company together for a night of fun, celebration, and food! Our goal this year was to see families engaged together, building stronger bonds and...

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