Harvest season is officially underway! 🍒

Come along for the first full day of tart cherry harvest in Southwest Michigan as I take you behind the scenes of what really happens on a commercial cherry farm. From the early morning drive to the orchards in southern Michigan to the first trees being shaken, this is an inside look at the equipment, people, and long hours that make harvest possible.

In this video, you'll see how we evaluate the crop before harvest begins, watch the cherry shakers and harvesters get rolling, follow the fruit from the orchard to the receiving station for quality checks, and experience what it's like to wrap up after a 22-hour first day of harvest. If you've ever wondered what commercial cherry harvesting looks like, this is the perfect place to start.

Whether you're a grower, agriculture enthusiast, or simply curious about where your food comes from, I hope you enjoy this behind-the-scenes look at one of the busiest times of the year on the farm.

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 - First Day of Cherry Harvest Begins
01:10 - Driving to Southern Michigan Orchards
03:40 - Checking the Crop Before Harvest
06:20 - Getting the Harvesters Ready
08:45 - The First Trees Start Shaking
12:30 - Cherry Harvest in Full Swing
15:45 - Following the Fruit to the Receiving Station
18:30 - Checking Fruit Quality at Receiving
20:30 - Wrapping Up a 22-Hour First Day
21:45 - Thanks for Watching
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