Meet our local growers!
Every harvest carries a story of care, craft and a deep-rooted tradition that oftentimes spans generations of growers who pour their
hearts into cultivating Northwest cherries. Discover the people, places and passions behind the sweet cherries you love. Their
dedication shines through in every single bite.
Julie Bosma Bosma
Ag Enterprises
Outlook, Washington
I started farming cherries in 2005, and on this woman-owned farm,
it’s all girls on deck! My daughters and nieces are trained to drive the forklift and tractor, pitching in during harvest. We even load the reefers with all girl power.
The first day of harvest is the most anticipated. The pickers, tractor drivers and support staff are all excited to get started for the peak of the season. We are all invigorated by the potential of the year and look forward to the sense of pride we experience from delivering delicious, healthy fruit around the world. All sweet cherry varieties are great tasting, with each one better than the next!
The first day of harvest is the most anticipated. The pickers, tractor drivers and support staff are all excited to get started for the peak of the season. We are all invigorated by the potential of the year and look forward to the sense of pride we experience from delivering delicious, healthy fruit around the world. All sweet cherry varieties are great tasting, with each one better than the next!
Teah Smith
Zirkle Fruit Company
Selah, Washington
I’ve always loved being outdoors, in the orchards and around all the special people working hard to make sure we have food to feed the world. I started picking cherries in Wenatchee at age 12 and today monitor orchards to ensure trees are healthy, pest-free, disease- free and primed for a strong harvest, so long as Mother Nature cooperates with all our efforts.
The best part of the harvest season is seeing beautiful big, plump fresh-picked cherries in the bin. It’s the picture of success. And it’s a testament to the teamwork and effort involved. When we see the amazing fruit pulled off the trees at the end of the season, there’s a sense of pride and accomplishment. Everyone had a job to do and did it well. Together, we’re sending a fresh and beautiful product out into the market for people to enjoy.
The best part of the harvest season is seeing beautiful big, plump fresh-picked cherries in the bin. It’s the picture of success. And it’s a testament to the teamwork and effort involved. When we see the amazing fruit pulled off the trees at the end of the season, there’s a sense of pride and accomplishment. Everyone had a job to do and did it well. Together, we’re sending a fresh and beautiful product out into the market for people to enjoy.
Stacey Cooper
Cooper Family Orchards
The Dalles, Oregon
As a fifth-generation farmer, I grew up in cherry orchards on land that has been in my family for over 150 years now. There’s a lot to love about farming, and it’s a true source of pride. Each year, we produce something tangible and nutritious that someone will be excited to eat and enjoy. But each piece of fruit takes tremendous effort to get to consumers, by both growers and harvesters.
Harvest time is always fast paced and chaotic. We have a short window once the cherries reach their prime, and we need to make sure everyone is where they need to be on picking days. We’ve nurtured this fruit all year long, and seeing the result of our labor is its own reward. Like other farmers, we may change with the times, but the sweet cherry itself is timeless. It’s always great for a flavorful treat and a great way to benefit your health.
Harvest time is always fast paced and chaotic. We have a short window once the cherries reach their prime, and we need to make sure everyone is where they need to be on picking days. We’ve nurtured this fruit all year long, and seeing the result of our labor is its own reward. Like other farmers, we may change with the times, but the sweet cherry itself is timeless. It’s always great for a flavorful treat and a great way to benefit your health.
Katherine Carter
Carter Orchards
The Dalles, Oregon
In search of a more meaningful life for our family, my parents and grandparents left engineering careers in Los Angeles to buy their first cherry orchard 50 years ago. As a yearly tradition, five of us would pile into a two-seat flatbed truck and deliver a load of fruit to the packing house in town. Working together as a family and with the community that makes farming possible is our favorite aspect of this way of life.
At harvest time, our quiet rural orchard and home transforms into a busy town as migrant workers arrive to pick cherries. We get very excited when we see the first vehicle coming down the dirt road, bringing familiar faces, news of harvests elsewhere and family updates. We see the taco truck starting its summer route through the countryside. Whether the harvest is good or not, everyone works together to get the job done. Throughout the year, many hands and much attention are devoted to getting fresh fruit on your table, and we’re proud to see our fruit enjoyed around the world.
At harvest time, our quiet rural orchard and home transforms into a busy town as migrant workers arrive to pick cherries. We get very excited when we see the first vehicle coming down the dirt road, bringing familiar faces, news of harvests elsewhere and family updates. We see the taco truck starting its summer route through the countryside. Whether the harvest is good or not, everyone works together to get the job done. Throughout the year, many hands and much attention are devoted to getting fresh fruit on your table, and we’re proud to see our fruit enjoyed around the world.
