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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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...
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...
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,...
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...
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,...
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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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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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...
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...