Welcome to the last day of tart cherry harvest here in Northern Michigan—the heart of the Cherry Capital of the World! 🌎🍒

In this video, we take you behind the scenes for one final day of shaking, hauling, and celebrating another successful season of tart cherry production on our family-owned fa...

It's 3 a.m. in the middle of the harvest, and this week we are covering how we shake cherries at night! I'm bringing you along for something that most people never get to experience, the nighttime cherry farm. It's fast, precise, and happens while the rest of the world sleeps, a unique process o...

🍒 Michigan Tart Cherry Harvest 2025 | Behind the Scenes of America’s Cherry Capital 🍒**

Welcome to the heart of cherry country! In this video, you're in the *driver’s seat* of one of the largest tart cherry harvest operations in the United States. We’re kicking off the 2025 harvest season in, wh...

In this weeks video, join me for an exciting update from my 10,000 fruit tree nursery, where our apple trees are thriving! In this video, I showcase the current growth of the trees and share essential maintenance tips to keep them healthy and productive. Whether you're a fellow gardener or just c...

🍒 Fruit Farmer Buys a Grain Drill? | Cover Cropping for Michigan Apple & Cherry Orchards

Welcome back to the farm! In this video, I’m stepping a little outside the fruit farming box as a Michigan cherry and apple grower—because today, I’m planting sorghum as a cover crop using a grain drill. Yep...

🍎 Building a High-Density Apple Trellis System | Apple Orchard Setup in Michigan 🍒

Welcome back to our Michigan apple farm! In this video, we’re constructing a high-density apple trellis system to support our new apple trees and improve orchard management. Trellising is essential for modern appl...

One cold night can wipe out an entire season’s work. Learn how to protect your fruit crops from devastating frost damage with Agro-K’s KDL – a proven foliar potassium solution designed to help plants resist abiotic stress like frost, drought, and heat. On our farm were talking about frost this we...

🐝 Buzzing into Action: A Day in the Life of a Beekeeper 🍒🍎
Step into the world of beekeeping and experience how honey bees play a vital role in pollinating fruit trees on a working specialty crop farm. From sunrise to sunset, follow a real beekeeper managing hives that help grow healthy apples, c...

Join me in this informative video as I guide you through the process of building a sturdy apple trellis system for our newly planted orchard. Learn the best materials, techniques, and tips to ensure your apple trees thrive and produce delicious fruit. Perfect for beginners and garden enthusiasts ...

Welcome back to the farm! In this week’s video on Pomes and Stones, we’re diving into the next step of establishing our new cherry orchard—seeding grass between the rows to help with soil health, erosion control, and long-term orchard management. Last week we planted the cherry trees, and now it...

Ever wonder how fruit farmers prepare young orchard rows for grass seeding? 🌱🚜 In this video, we’re putting our John Deere 4050 and a Perfecta cultivator to work as we get our newly established orchard ready for its next big step. Follow along as we explain how and why we’re cultivating the soil ...

It’s finally happening—we’re breaking ground for a brand-new barn here on the farm! 🚜 This barn will serve as a critical space for storing our apple boxes and farm equipment, especially during harvest and the off-season. It’s something we’ve been planning for a while, and we're excited to bring y...

In this video, We put our new John Deere 4455 to the test as we tackle the challenge of grinding up cherry wood from a long winter of pruning. Watch as we use our Rear Pull Flail Grinder to efficiently clear 600 acres this spring. It’s the perfect solution for brush removal, brush grinding, and b...

In today’s video, Join me as I head out to pick up a tractor disc we won at a farm auction! But the real question is — will my pickup truck be able to handle it and get it home without any issues? Tune in to find out! 🚚✨

Whether you're passionate about farming, agriculture, or just love seeing h...

Welcome to Pomes and Stones! In today’s video, we’re going over the essential dos and don’ts of pruning young apple trees during the winter months. Whether you're growing Honeycrisp, Jonagold, Ambrosia, or Gala apples, understanding the best pruning techniques is crucial for promoting healthy gro...

Welcome to another day on our Michigan fruit farm! In this video, we tackle some major farm organization and improvement projects. Watch as we dive into the process of reorganizing our farm shop, making space for future projects, and working on our tractor and harvest equipment. We also take on t...

Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at our honey bee operation on our Michigan apple and cherry farm! In this video, we’re sharing the journey of our hardworking bees as they travel from Michigan to Florida and California, helping to pollinate various crops along the way.

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Root Stock To Apple Trees: 2024 Growing Season In One Video!!!
The 2024 growing season at our 10,000 apple tree nursery has come to an end! In this video, we take you step-by-step through the entire process of growing apple trees from scratch, starting with rootstock planting all the way to chip...

What happened to my John Deere tractor? Find out in this video as we dive into the surprising breakdown of our tractor and what caused it to split in two! Not only that, but we're also tackling another big issue at our farm shop—a massive hydraulic leak on our Hitachi excavator. This video gives ...

In this video, We take you step-by-step through the process of installing a deer fence on our farm to protect our crops in 2025. As farmers, we know the importance of safeguarding our harvest from wildlife, especially deer, who can damage crops and threaten our food supply. With the right tools a...

In this video, we take you step-by-step through the process of installing a deer fence on our farm to protect our crops in 2025. As farmers, we know the importance of safeguarding our harvest from wildlife, especially deer, who can damage crops and threaten our food supply. With the right tools a...

In this video, we had big plans to start building a deer fence around the farm, but Mother Nature had other ideas! 🌨️ With a massive 4-day snowstorm rolling in, our team had to pivot and make the most of the unexpected snow. Watch as we bring in not one, but two excavators to tackle snow removal,...

In this video, we take you through the process of planting 80 acres of tart Montmorency cherries in Michigan, a prime location for one of the most popular fruit crops in the U.S. Whether you're a seasoned farmer or a newcomer to agriculture, this step-by-step guide will provide valuable insights ...