friends today we will visit some farms in the United States to see how American farmers Harvest millions of tons of vegetables and fruits first let's explore apple farms apples are one of the most valuable fruit crops in the United States according to the American Apple Association there are more than 72,000 farmers in 30 States growing apples commercial commercially Washington leads the nation in apple production accounting for about 68% of us Apple production in 2022 Apple varieties require different growing and harvesting methods so labor costs associated with production also vary red delicious apples ripen evenly and are usually harvested in just one pass through the orchard that makes them the easiest and least expensive variety to harvest Apple Pickers need to climb apples in order to reach the high fruit on the ladder the Picker carefully places the apples in a bag or a bucket hung over his shoulder once full they will bring them down and pull them into barrels you see this is a difficult job that requires health and perseverance working with a ladder or uneven ground can be dangerous besides this workers have to spend up to onethird of their day moving and positioning the ladder instead of focusing on picking apples to solve this problem many Apple growers in Washington use platforms that are mechanically move between rows of trees and lift workers safely and quickly to fruit picking level harvesting by machine has the advantage of being able to harvest large quantities quickly the apples obtained will be of uniform quality however the disadvantage is that harvesting by Machine impacts the fruit strongly causing the apples to bruise easily to avoid bruising and ensure farmers can supply apples at peak times apples sold at the market are picked by hand therefore wages for apple picking workers are one of the largest costs for apple farms in the US accounting for up to one qu of production costs Harvest workers may be paid hourly but are often paid by piece in Washington in 2022 average prices ranged from 20 to $28 per barrel by increasing person personal productivity workers can earn high salaries we can see the difficulties and time spent caring for the apple tree from when it was young until it achieved results like this that salary is completely worthy of the effort these workers put in after completing the harvesting process apples will be taken to the production factory for preliminary processing and packaging finally fresh apples will be displayed on Supermarket shelves and appear in Daily meals next we will go to The Vineyards grape Harvest Time usually starts 30 to 70 days after the fruit is set when it changes color from green to yellow or purple red in general in the northern hemisphere most great varieties ripen from August to November while in the southern hemisphere grapes will ripen from March to August determining the right time to harvest grapes is not easy environmental conditions soil type varieties and growing techniques play important roles in the quality of the final product farmers will harvest different types of grapes at different stages of maturity to achieve the desired result in most cases grapes are harvested by hand farmers use knives or scissors like this after cutting the whole bunch workers put it in a collection basket and move it to the next stage such as preliminary processing and preservation this mechanical harvesting method is used exclusively for wine grapes machines move through the grape beds and vibrate The Vines so that the The Grapes fall onto the conveyor belt once collected impurities are removed through a series of networks the amount of grapes collected will immediately be shipped to wineries we are now in the Strawberry Fields strawberry Harvesters are working hard under the hot sun very agile after picking they will immediately arrange the strawberries neatly into into plastic boxes this not only saves time but also prevents the fruit from being damaged after completing the picking and canning they quickly brought the boxes of strawberries to the Gathering Point here the strawberry owner will check the quantity and quality of the strawberries obtained in contrast to that harsh Sun strawberries grown with a dome system like this not only bring high yields but are also gentler at Harvest each year the amount of strawberries produced from farms across the US contributes to providing thousands of tons of fresh strawberries to the market just now if you saw the difficulty of the apple picking process oranges are also very similar orange production in 2022 total 7.7 million tons amongst them California is the state that accounts for 54% of the total us orange production and this is how Farmers Harvest Farmers climb ladders to pick oranges that grow near the tops of trees or high branches the bag was filled with oranges with some skillful steps walk down the stairs at high altitude these f Farmers have to bear the weight of bags of oranges you see it is quite dangerous so all operations need to be quick and accurate after drinking water to regain strength this farmer will continue his work they don't have much time to rest and the orange garden still has lots of ripe fruit ready to harvest each person will wear a bag suitable for the number of oranges that they carry once the bag is full they will dump the orange es into a large bin at the same time they will remove branches and leaves from the box finally the oranges will arrive at the factory and be thoroughly processed to prepare for the market you may not know but the US is one of the largest blueberry producers in the world with an average output of about 700 million pound per year blueberry bushes can be found throughout the United States and farmers in 26 States produce blueberries commercially blueberries can be planted in spring or late fall in warmer climates blueberry season can begin as early as March and last until May this is an American Harvest where Farmers mainly Harvest by hand throughout this process farmers will be gentle from picking until they pour the blue blueberries into barrels like this this method is quite difficult but ensures the quality and Aesthetics of the fruit besides harvesting by hand at some Farms Farmers have invested in Machinery to make the harvesting process go faster two-year-old blueberry bushes they will begin to bear fruit within a year or two however in some varieties full yield is achieved only after about 6 years therefore Farmers often grow many varieties of the same Farm to extend the harvest season these Farmers play a vital role in keeping blueberries fresh on the grocery store shelves throughout the year especially during the winter months the United States largest crop in terms of total production is corn much of which is grown in the region known as the Corn Belt this is a harvesting method suitable for large Fields like this the combines help farmers perform the corn harvesting process quickly the combine cuts down the corn plant and separates the kernels from the cob the kernels are transferred to the tank while the rest of the plants are returned to the f field where they can fertilize the soil for the following year finally the harvested corn will be transported by truck and sent to the processing plants in the area the second largest crop grown in the US is soybeans like corn soybeans are primarily grown in Midwestern states similar to harvesting other crops in the US soybeans are harvested in the fall when they are mature as they mature their leaves will begin to turn yellow when soybean leaves turn brown and fall off their pods are exposed and that is a sign that the soybean field is ready for Harvest soybeans are harvested using combines the first part of the machine Harvest by cutting and removing their tree trunks and their bark they then transfer the harvested soybeans into containers or large bags tanks like this once the combine's tank is full Farmers dump the harvested soybeans into trucks and take them to processing and storage facilities next we have onions they are the third largest vegetable grown in America they are popular with Farmers because of their adaptable properties from subtropical to Tropical regions onions can grow California is the largest onion producing state in the US and the only state that produces onions in both spring and summer the planting care and harvesting of onions will depend on the purpose of their Market Fresh onions are mainly grown for short periods of time and harvested by hand like this however for larger consumption purposes farmers will need to harvest by machine to ensure productivity and respond to the market quickly say goodbye to the farmers in the onion Fields let's visit the potato fields in the US most potatoes are ready for Harvest in 70 to 100 days you see harvesting potatoes is as exciting as Excavating Nature's Treasures when the flowers begin to droop and fall farmers will begin to harvest in the past small farms would mainly Harvest potatoes by hand like this today though due to increased market demand farmers are switching to using Harvesters this machine lifes the potatoes off the ground then the machine will remove the stems leaves and impurities and in the end the results will look like this harvesting at the right stage prevents potatoes from remaining too long in the soil and increasing the risk of SL or pest attack besides the plants mentioned before tomatoes are also one of the popular crops for farmers in the US because tomatoes are not only delicious but also relatively easy to grow and bring high value Farmers often choose tomato harvesting methods based on the fruit's ultimate use for example traditional manual harvesting is the best option for direct consumption or the production of canned whole tomatoes meanwhile harvesting and mechanical machines like this are usually reserved for the source and concentrate manufacturing industry because Cann products need large quantities but do not require high quality or Aesthetics goodbye tomato Gardens now let's explore a very special crop peanuts don't grow on trees they grow right underground peanuts have a relatively long growing season compared to many other crops taking 140 to 150 days to mature before they are ready to harvest firstly the farmer uses a digger along the peanut beds pulls up the peanut plants turns them upside down and puts them back in a row they will dry within a few days the farmer then uses another machine called a Shaker or picker to separate the peanut shells from the rest of the plant with modern machines farmers will wait until the peanuts are dry then use the machines to directly Harvest like this while about 10% of peanuts become next year's seeds about 80 to 90% of peanuts are sent to the sheller but before going to Market harvested peanuts are inspected and graded by by the US Department of agricultures Agriculture marketing service to determine quality and value hello my friends today we will visit some agricultural lands in the US to discover how American farmers Harvest millions of pounds of agricultural products commercial lettuce production in the US is a multi-million dollar industry lettuce is often grown in areas with mild Winters and grow strongly in the states of California Arizona and Texas California alone accounts for about 80% of total lettuce production in the [Music] US lettuce can be harvested as soon as the leaves are large enough to eat you usually about 4 to 6 weeks after planting the best time to pick lettuce is in the morning according to some lettuce Farmers this time of day is perfect because of the lettuce plants are not exposed to harsh sunlight besides the lettuce will be crispy and have higher water content after being harvested lettuce will be arranged in bins like this the average lettuce yield per acre is 25,000 to 35,000 L lettuce growers in suitable climates can Harvest two to four crops each year when harvesting workers must make sure to leave the stem so the lettuce leaves do not fall off lettuce is typically harvested by a team of 20 to 30 workers who walk behind a conveyor belt they will select and cut mature vegetable plants before placing them on the line at the other end of the conveyor belt these workers are in charge of arranging lettuce into large plastic trays like this one next they will take the boxes of lettuce to a vacuum cooling facility to cool them down to 34° F before Distributing them to market for immigrant workers these jobs are really hard but they bring higher salaries than they can receive in their own country the supply of cheap immigrant labor makes many farms in the US reluctant to invest in labor saving Machinery of course sorting by eye in hand brings more advantages when producing lettuce because they are quite sensitive easily bruised and damaged no machine can find defects when harvesting like humans next we come to cherries one of the most luxurious fruits of summer in the US the 90-day cherry season yields about 400,000 to 500,000 lb of cherries each year Farmers with many years of experience share that if growing cherries is a difficult task then harvesting cherries can be considered a great feat cherries must be picked by hand and carefully to avoid damaging both the fruit and the tree injuries in this crop can harm next year's crop therefore more than half of the cost of producing cherries is in the harvesting stage Harvest Time and number of workers will depend on the area planted typically farms in the US need about 80 to 120 workers harvesting usually takes about 1 month at this Cherry Orchard the majority of workers are migrant workers in one day workers will start picking at 5:00 a.m. and they work continuously to fill 150 to 200 bins that means each worker will be responsible for picking about 580 lbs of cherries these farmers use ladders to reach high altitude cherries you can see from the time they pick to the time they pull them into the plastic tray they are very careful and gentle during the harvesting season packing facilities in the region operate almost nonstop here cherries are measured for hardness sweetness and classified according to size and appearance after after this the Good fruits will be packaged and shipped similar to other flowering plants peaches need cold weather to bloom and bear fruit every year more than 1 billion pounds of peaches are grown in the US a peach takes about 4 to 5 months to mature and the average tree can produce more than 50 lbs of peaches in a season similar to harvesting cherries Peach Pickers also use ladders to pick fruits from high branches Peach Pickers will place the peaches in a bag and when the bag is full they will transfer the fruit to another container each Farm normally needs about 20 to 40 Harvest workers Harvest Time varies depending on Peach variety but they usually reach maximum ripness in late June to early August the red color of peaches indicates ripeness another important sign is the wrinkled skin around the stem of the fruit when they see this farmers will begin [Music] harvesting we can now see workers working in the peach Fields their task is to choose the ripest fruit and remove the bruise and disease fruits from the orchard as you can see the entire harvesting and sorting process is carefully done by hand to ensure quality after trucks bring containers of fresh peaches to the processing facility workers pour the fruit into 36° F water to immediately help the ripening process after soaking the peaches in an ice bath they'll move them from cold water onto a conveyor belt producing about 70,000 lb of peaches per hour now we come to a superfood born in the wild wild blueberries have a rich flavor and are rich in nutrients the fruit has flourished in Main's Badlands with nearly 500 Farmers managing across 36 th000 Acres of commercial wild blueberry [Music] cultivation in 2022 Maine Farmers harvested 77.5 million pounds of wild blueberries Maine's harsh climate yields unique healthy wild blueberries that cannot be grown anywhere else wild blueberries are harvested from Late July to early September due to low Bush height and often Rocky terrain many wild blueberry farms cannot be harvested with traditional machinery and must be harvested by hand they pick each fruit in turn quickly and carefully to avoid crushing to save time machines like these are designed to harvest wild blueberries hand Harvesters use a rake to scoop the fruit out of the bush in an upward motion like this [Music] farmers will use mechanical Harvesters on flatter lands these machines help reduce harvesting costs by up to 50% and are more efficient than raking by hand whether harvested by hand or by Machine wild blueberries are sorted cleaned and processed within hours of picking to ensure freshness if Main's succulent blueberries represent wildness then pumpkins are the fruit that symbolizes the changing seasons farmers who have grown pumpkins in Illinois for many years say the crop is vulnerable to extreme temperatures and rain too much rainfall can cause rot and even disease pumpkins are native to North America and are typically grown in late spring to early summer the crop is mainly grown in the northern region of the country they grow and develop strongly in hot and harsh conditions When You observe the pumpkin skin turning dark yellow and hard this is a sign that the pumpkin is ripe and ready to harvest pumpkin production is a labor intensive job every fall about 35 to 45 men on the farm Pick and Pack 4 AC of pumpkins by hand during harvesting Farmers leave 3 to 4 in of fruit stem to increase storage time Some Farms choose to harvest by machines to save costs and Harvest Time typically pumpkins are ready to harvest in October the perfect time to do this is when the pumpkin Vines stop growing farmers will try to harvest pumpkins before heavy Frost finally let's explore the unique fruit that appears mainly on Thanksgiving Day this cranberry is native to North America growing primarily in the midwest Northeast and Pacific Northwest regions the United States is the world's leading producer of cranberries in 2022 American Farmers harvested 40,000 Acres of cranberries yielding a total yield of nearly 8.7 million barrels it takes 3 to 5 years for a cranberry bed to begin commercial production the bogs were drained of irrigation water leaving behind layers of Pete where the Cranberries grew into a thick carpet that Harvesters and workers could walk through the harvest season for CR cres tends to last from mid-september to November these cranberries are picked by hand or a picker similar to a lawn mower cranberries are harvested in two different ways dry and wet however dry Harvest only accounts for a small proportion of the harvest season most cranberries will be harvested like this Cranberry Bogs are flooded as the the fruit ripens the berries are then mechanically beaten so that they fall off the stem then the cranberries float to the surface of the water at this time farmers will create a circle to skim the scum finally collecting it on a truck before taking it for processing here cranberries will go through a cleaning and packaging process before finally heading to Market [Music] hello my friends today we will visit some farms in the United States to see how American farmers Harvest millions of tons of vegetables and fruits first let's explore apple farms apples are one of the most valuable fruit crops in the United States according to the American Apple Association there are more than 7 and a half thousand farmers in 30 States growing apples commercially Washington leads the nation in apple production accounting for about 68% of us Apple production in 2022 Apple varieties require different growing and harvesting methods so labor cost associated with production or also vary red delicious apples ripen evenly and are usually harvested in just one pass through the ored that makes them the easiest and least expensive variety to harvest Apple Pickers need to climb apples in order to reach the high fruit on the ladder the Picker carefully places the apples in a bag or a bucket hung over his shoulder once full they will bring them down and P pull them into barrels you see this is a difficult job that requires health and perseverance working with a ladder or uneven ground can be dangerous besides this workers have to spend up to onethird of their day moving and positioning the ladder instead of focusing on picking apples to solve this problem many Apple growers in Washington use platforms that mechanically move between rows of trees and lift workers safely and quickly to fruit picking level harvesting by a machine has the advantage of being able to harvest large quantities quickly the apples obtained will be of uniform quality however the disadvantage is that harvesting by Machine impacts the fruit strongly causing the apples to bruise easily to avoid bruising and ensure farmers can supply apples at peak times apples sold at the market are picked by hand therefore wages for apple picking workers are one of the largest costs for apple farms in the US accounting for up to one qu of production costs Harvest workers may be paid hourly but are often paid by piece in Washington in 2022 average prices ranged from 20 to $28 per barrel by increasing personal productivity workers can earn high salaries we can see the difficulties and time spent caring for the apple tree from when it was young until it achieved results like this that salary is completely worthy of the effort these workers put in after completing the harvesting process cess apples will be taken to the production factory for preliminary processing and packaging finally fresh apples will be displayed on Supermarket shelves and appear in Daily meals next we will go to The Vineyards grape Harvest Time usually starts 30 to 70 days after the fruit is set when it changes color from green to Yellow or purple red in general in the northern hemisphere most great varieties ripen from August to November while in the southern hemisphere grapes will ripen from March to August determining the right time to harvest grapes is not easy environmental conditions soil type varieties and growing techniques play important roles in the quality of the final product farmers will harvest different types of grapes at different stages of maturity to achieve the desired result in most cases grapes are harvested by hand farmers use knives or scissors like this after cutting the whole bunch workers put it in a collection basket and move it to the next stage such as preliminary processing and preservation this mechanical harvesting method is used exclusively for wine grapes machines move through the grape beds and vibrate The Vines so that the grapes fall onto the conveyor belt once collected impurities are removed through a series of networks the amount of grapes collected will immediately be shipped to wineries we are now in the Strawberry Fields strawberry Harvesters are working hard under the h hot sun very agile after picking they will immediately arrange the strawberries neatly into plastic boxes this not only saves time but also prevents the fruit from being damaged after completing the picking and canning they quickly brought the boxes of strawberries to the Gathering Point here the strawberry owner will check the quantity and quality of the strawberries obtained in contrast to that harsh Sun strawberries grown with a dome system like this not only bring high yields but are also gentler at Harvest each year the amount of strawberries produced from farms across the US contributes to providing thousands of tons of fresh strawberries to the market just now if you saw the difficulty of the apple picking process oranges are also very similar orange production in 2022 total 7.7 million tons amongst them California is the state that accounts for 54% of the total us orange production and this is how Farmers Harvest Farmers climb ladders to pick oranges that grow near the tops of trees or high branches the bag was filled with oranges and with some skillful steps walk down the stairs at high altitude these Farmers have to bear the weight of bags of oranges you see it is quite dangerous so all operations need to be quick and accurate after drinking water to regain strength this farmer will continue his work they don't have much time to rest and the orange garden still has lots of ripe fruit ready to Har Harvest each person will wear a bag suitable for the number of oranges that they carry once the bag is full they will dump the oranges into a large bin at the same time they will remove branches and leaves from the box finally the oranges will arrive at the factory and be thoroughly processed to prepare for the market you may not know but the US is one of the largest blueberry producers in the world with an average output of about 700 million pounds per year blueberry bushes can be found throughout the United States and farmers in 26 States produce blueberries commercially blueberries can be planted in spring or late fall in warmer climates blueberry season can begin as early as March and last until May this is an American Harvest with where Farmers mainly Harvest by hand throughout this process farmers will be gentle from picking until they pour the blueberries into barrels like this this method is quite difficult but ensures the quality and Aesthetics of the fruit besides harvesting by hand at some Farms Farmers have invested in Machinery to make the harvesting process go faster twoy old blueberry bushes they will begin to bear fruit within a year or two however in some varieties full yield is achieved only after about 6 years therefore Farmers often grow many varieties of the same Farm to extend the harvest season these Farmers play a vital role in keeping blueberries fresh on the grocery store shelves throughout the year especially during the winter months the United States largest crop in terms of total production is corn much of which is grown in the region known as the Corn Belt this is a harvesting method suitable for large Fields like this the combines help farmers perform the corn harvesting process quickly the combine cuts down the corn plant and separates the kernels from the cob the kernels are transferred to the tank while the rest of the plants are return to the field where they can fertilize the soil for the following year finally the harvested corn will be transported by truck and sent to the processing plants in the area the second largest crop grown in the US is soybeans like corn soybeans are primarily grown in Midwestern states similar to harvesting other crops in the US soybeans are harvested in the fall when they are mature as they mature their leaves will begin to turn yellow when soybean leaves turn brown and fall off their pods are exposed and that is a sign that the soybean field is ready for Harvest soybeans are harvested using combines the first part of the machine Harvest by cutting and removing their tree trunks and their bark they then transfer the harvested soybeans into containers or large bags like this once the combine's tank is full Farmers dump the harvested soybeans into Trunks and take them to processing and storage facilities next we have onions they are the third largest vegetable grown in America they are popular popular with Farmers because of their adaptable properties from subtropical to Tropical regions onions can grow California is the largest onion producing state in the US and the only state that produces onions in both spring and summer the planting care and harvesting of onions will depend on the purpose of their Market Fresh onions are mainly grown for short periods of time and harvested by hand like this however for larger consumption purposes farmers will need to harvest by machine to ensure productivity and respond to the market quickly say goodbye to the farmers in the onion Fields let's visit the potato fields in the US most potatoes are ready for Harvest in 70 to 100 days you see harvesting potatoes is as exciting as Excavating nature Treasures when the flowers begin to droop and fall farmers will begin to harvest in the past small farms would mainly Harvest potatoes by hand like this today though due to increased market demand farmers are switching to using Harvesters this machine Lees the potatoes off the ground then the machine will remove the stems leaves and impurities and in the end the results will look like this harvesting at the right stage prevents potatoes from remaining too long in the soil and increasing the risk of slug or pest attack besides the plants mentioned before tomatoes are also one of the popular crops for farmers in the US because tomatoes are not only delicious but also relatively easy to grow and bring high value Farmers often choose to harvesting methods based on the fruit's ultimate use for example traditional manual harvesting is the best option for direct consumption or the production of canned whole tomatoes meanwhile harvesting and mechanical machines like this are usually reserved for the source and concentrate manufacturing industry because can products need large quantities but do not require high quality or Aesthetics goodbye tomato Gardens now let's explore a very special crop peanuts don't grow on trees they grow right underground peanuts have a relatively long growing season compared to many other crops taking 140 to 150 days to mature before they are ready to harvest firstly the farmer uses the Digger along the peanut beds pulls up the clean up plants turns them upside down and puts them back in a row they will dry within a few days the farmer then uses another machine called a Shaker or picker to separate the peanut shells from the rest of the plant with modern machines farmers will wait until the peanuts are dry then use the machines to directly Harvest like this while about 10% of peanuts become next year's seeds about 80 to 90 % of peanuts are sent to the sheller but before going to Market harvested peanuts are inspected and graded by the US Department of agriculture's Agriculture marketing service to determine quality and value hello my friends today we will visit some agricultural lands in the US to discover how American farmers Harvest millions of pounds of agricultural products commercial lettuce production in the US is a multi-million dollar industry lettuce is often grown in areas with mild Winters and grows strongly in the states of California Arizona and Texas California alone accounts for about 80% of total lettuce production in the US [Music] us lettuce can be harvested as soon as the leaves are large enough to eat usually about 4 to 6 weeks after planting the best time to pick lettuce is in the morning according to some lettuce Farmers this time of day is perfect because of the lettuce plants are not exposed to harsh sunlight besides the lettuce will be crispy and have higher water content after being harvested lettuces will be arranged in bins like this the average lettuce yield per acre is 25,000 to 35,000 lettuce growers in suitable climates can Harvest two to four crops each year when harvesting workers must make sure to leave the stem so the lettuce leaves do not fall off lettuce is typically harvested by a team of 20 to 30 workers who walk behind a conveyor belt they will select and cut mature vegetable plants before placing them on the line at the other end of the conveyor belt these workers are in charge of arranging lettuce into large plastic trays like this one next they will take the boxes of lettuce to a vacuum cooling facility to cool them down to 34° F before Distributing them to market for immigrant workers these jobs are really hard but they bring higher salaries than they can receive in their own country the supply of cheap immigrant labor makes many farms in the US reluctant to invest in labor saving Machinery of course sorting by eye in hand brings more advantages when producing lettuce because they are quite senstive sensitive easily bruised and damaged no machine can find defects when harvesting like humans next we come to cherries one of the most luxurious fruits of summer in the US the 90-day cherry season yields about 400,000 to 500,000 lb of cherries each year Farmers with many years of experience share that if growing cherries is is a difficult task then harvesting cherries can be considered a great feat cherries must be picked by hand and carefully to avoid damaging both the fruit and the tree injuries in this crop can harm next year's crop therefore more than half of the cost of producing cherries is in the harvesting stage Harvest Time and number of workers will depend on the area planting typically farms in the US need about 80 to 120 workers harvesting usually takes about 1 month at this Cherry Orchard the majority of workers are migrant workers in one day workers will start picking at 5:00 a.m. and they work continuously to fill 150 to 200 bins that means each worker will be responsible for for picking about 580 lb of cherries these farmers use ladders to reach high altitude cherries you can see from the time they pick to the time they pull them into the plastic tray they are very careful and gentle during the harvesting season packing facilities in the region operate almost nonstop here cherries are measured for hardness sweetness and classified according to size and appearance after this the Good fruits will be packaged and shipped similar to other flowering plants peaches need cold weather to bloom and bear fruit every year more than 1 billion pounds of peaches are grown in the US a peach takes about 4 to 5 months to mature and the average tree can produce more than 50 lb of peaches in a season similar to harvesting cherries Peach Pickers also use ladders to pick fruits from high branches Peach Pickers will place the peaches in a bag and when the bag is full they will transfer the fruit to another container each Farm normally needs about 20 to 40 Harvest workers Harvest Time varies depending on Peach variety but they usually reach maximum ripness in late June to early August the red color of peaches indicates ripeness another important sign is the wrinkled skin around the stem of the fruit when they see this farmers will begin harvesting we can now see workers working in the peach Fields their task is to choose the ripest fruit and remove the bruised and diseased fruits from the orchard as you can see the entire harvesting and sorting process is carefully done by hand to ensure quality after trucks bring containers of fresh peaches to the processing facility workers pour the fruit into 36 ° F water to immediately help the ripening process after soaking the peaches in an ice bath they'll move them from cold water onto a conveyor belt producing about 70,000 lb of peaches per hour now we come to a superfood born in the wild wild blueberries have a rich flavor and are rich in nutrients the fruit has flourished in Main's Badlands with nearly 500 Farmers managing across 36,000 Acres of commercial wild blueberry [Music] cultivation in 2022 main Farmers harvested 77.5 million pounds of wild blueberries Maine's harsh climate yields unique healthy wild blueberries that cannot be grown anywhere else wild blueberries are harvested from Late July to early September due to low Bush height and often Rocky terrain many wild blueberry farms cannot be harvested with traditional machinery and must be harvested by hand they pick each fruit in turn quickly and carefully to avoid crushing to save time machines like these are designed to to harvest wild blueberries hand Harvesters use a rake to scoop the fruit out of the bush in an upward motion like this farmers will use mechanical Harvesters on flatter lands these machines help reduce harvesting costs by up to 50% and are more efficient than raking by hand whether harvested by hand or by machine blueberries are sorted cleaned and processed within hours of picking to ensure freshness if Main's succulent blueberries represent wildness then pumpkins are the fruit that symbolizes the changing seasons farmers who have grown pumpkins in Illinois for many years say the crop is vulnerable to extreme temperatures and rain too much rainfall can cause rot and even disease pumpkins are native to North America and are typically grown in late spring to early summer the crop is mainly grown in the northern region of the country they grow and develop strongly in hot and harsh conditions When You observe the pumpkin skin turning dark yellow and hard this is a sign that the pumpkin is ripe and ready to harvest pumpkin production is a labor intensive job every fall about 35 to 45 men on the farm Pick and Pack 400 Acres of pumpkins by hand during harvesting Farmers leave 3 to 4 in of fruit stem to increase storage time Some Farms choose to harvest by machines to save costs and Harvest Time typically pumpkins are ready to harvest harvest in October the perfect time to do this is when the pumpkin Vines stop growing farmers will try to harvest pumpkins before heavy Frost finally let's explore the unique fruit that appears mainly on Thanksgiving Day this cranberry is native to North America growing primarily in the midwest Northeast and Pacific Northwest regions the United States is the world's leading producer of cranberries in 2022 American farmers harvested 40,000 Acres of cranberries yielding a total yield of nearly 8.7 million barrels it takes 3 to 5 years for a cranberry bed to begin commercial production the bogs were drained of irrigation water leaving behind layers of of Peete where the Cranberries grew into a thick carpet that Harvesters and workers could walk through the harvest season for cranberries tends to last from mid-september to November these cranberries are picked by hand or a picker similar to a lawn mower cranberries are harvested in two different ways dry and wet however dry Harvest only accounts for a small proportion of the Harvest season most cranberries will be harvested like this Cranberry Bogs are flooded as the fruit ripens the berries are then mechanically beaten so that they fall off the stem then the cranberries float to the surface of the water at this time farmers will create a circle to skim the scum finally collecting it on a truck before taking it for processing here cranberries will go through a cleaning and packaging process before finally heading to [Music] Market hello my friends today we will visit some farms in the United States to see how American farmers Harvest millions of tons of vegetables and fruits first let's explore apple farms apples are one of the most valuable fruit crops in the United States according to the American Apple Association there are more than 75,000 farmers in 30 States growing apples commercially Washington leads the nation in apple production accounting for about 68% of us Apple production in 2022 Apple varieties require different growing and harvesting methods so labor cost associated with production also vary red delicious apples ripen evenly and are usually harvested in just one pass through the orchard that makes them the easiest and least expensive variety to harvest Apple Pickers need to climb apples in order to reach the high fruit on the ladder the Picker carefully places the apples in a bag or a bucket hung over his shoulder once full they will bring them down and pull them into barrels you see this is a difficult job that requires health and perseverance working with a ladder or uneven ground can be dangerous besides this workers have to spend up to 1/3 of their day moving and positioning the ladder instead of focusing on picking apples to solve this problem many Apple growers in Washington use platforms that mechanically move between rows of trees and lift workers safely and quickly to fruit picking level harvesting by machine has the advantage of being able to harvest large quantities quickly the apples obtained will be of uni perform quality however the disadvantage is that harvesting by Machine impacts the fruit strongly causing the apples to bruise easily to avoid bruising and ensure farmers can supply apples at peak times apples sold at the market are picked by hand therefore wages for apple picking workers are one of the largest costs for apple farms in the US accounting for up to one qu of production costs Harvest workers may be paid hourly but are often paid by piece in Washington in 2022 average prices ranged from 20 to $28 per barrel by increasing personal productivity workers can earn high salaries we can see the difficulties and time spent caring for the apple tree from when it was young until it achieved results like this that salary is completely worthy of the effort these workers put in after completing the harvesting process apples will be taken to the production factory for preliminary processing and packaging finally fresh apples will be displayed on Supermarket shelves and appear in Daily meals next we will go to The Vineyards grape Harvest Time usually starts 30 to 70 days after the fruit is sent when it changes color from green to yellow or purple red in general in the northern hemisphere most grape varieties ripen from August to November while in the southern hemisphere grapes will ripen from March to August determining the right time to harvest grapes is not easy environmental condition soil type varieties and growing techniques play important roles in the quality of the final product farmers will harvest different types of grapes at different stages of maturity to achieve the desired result in most cases grapes are harvested by hand farmers use knives or scissors like this after cutting the whole bunch workers put it in a collection basket and move it to the next stage such as preliminary processing and preservation this mechanical harvesting method is used exclusively for wine grapes machines move through the grape beds and vibrate The Vines so that the grapes fall onto the conveyor belt once collected impurities are removed through a series of networks the amount of grapes collected will immediately be shipped to winery we are now in the Strawberry Fields strawberry Harvesters are working hard under the hot sun very agile after picking they will immediately arrange the strawberries neatly into plastic boxes this not only saves time but also prevents the fruit from being damaged after completing the picking and canning they quickly brought the boxes of straw strawberries to the Gathering Point here the strawberry owner will check the quantity and quality of the strawberries obtained in contrast to that harsh Sun strawberries grown with a dome system like this not only bring high yields but are also gentler at Harvest each year the amount of strawberries produced from farms across the US contributes to providing thousands of tons of fresh strawberries to the market just now if you saw the difficulty of the apple picking process oranges are also very similar orange production in 20122 total 7.7 million tons amongst them California is the state that accounts for 54% of the total us orange production and this is how Farmers Harvest Farmers climb ladders to pick oranges that grow near the tops of trees or high branches the bag was filled with oranges and with some skillful steps walk down the stairs at high altitude these Farmers have to bear the weight of bags of oranges you see it is quite dangerous so all operations need to be quick and accurate after drinking water to regain strength this farmer will continue his work they don't have much time to rest and the orange garden still has lots of ripe fruit ready to harvest each person will wear a bag suitable for the number of oranges that they carry once the bag is full they will dump the oranges into a large bin at the same time they will remove branches and leaves from the box finally the oranges will arrive at the factory and be thoroughly processed to prepare for the market you may not know but the US is one of the largest blueberry producers in the world with an average output of about 700 million per year blueberry bushes can be found throughout the United States and farmers in 26 States produce blueberries commercially blueberries can be planted in spring or late fall in warmer climates blueberry season can begin as early as March and last until May this is an American Harvest where Farmers mainly Harvest by hand throughout this process farmers will be gentle from picking until they pour the blueberries into barrels like this this method is quite difficult but ensures the quality and Aesthetics of the fruit besides harvesting by hand at some Farms Farmers have invested in Machinery to make the harvesting process go faster two-y old blueberry bushes they will begin to bear fruit within a year or two however in some varieties full yield is achieved only after about 6 years therefore Farmers often grow many varieties of the same Farm to extend the harvest season these farmers play a vital role in keeping blueberries fresh on the grocery store shelves throughout the year especially during the winter months the United States largest crop in terms of total production is corn much of which is grown in the region known as the Corn Belt this is a harvesting method suitable for large Fields like this the combines help farmers perform the corn harvesting process quickly the combine cuts down the corn plant and separates the kernels from the cob the kernels are transferred to the tank while the rest of the plants are returned to the field where they can fertilize the soil for the following year finally the harvested corn will be transported by truck and sent to the processing plants in the area the second largest crop grown in the US is soybeans like corn soybeans are primarily grown in Midwestern states similar to harvesting other crops in the US soybeans are harvested in the fall when they are mature as they mature their leaves will begin to turn yellow when soybean leaves turn brown and fall off their pods are exposed and that is a sign that the soy Bean field is ready for Harvest soybeans are harvested using combines the first part of the machine Harvest by cutting and removing their tree trunks and their bark they then transfer the harvested soybeans into containers or large bags like this once the combine's tank is full Farmers dump the harvested soybeans into Trunks and take them to processing and storage facilities next we have onions they are the third largest vegetable grown in America they are popular with Farmers because of their adaptable properties from subtropical to Tropical regions onions can grow California is the largest onion producing state in the US and the only state that produces onions in both spring and summer the planting care and harvesting of onions will depend on the purpose of their Market Fresh onions are mainly grown for short periods of time and harvested by hand like this however for larger consumption purposes farmers will need to harvest by machine to ensure productivity and respond to the market quickly say goodbye to the farmers in the onion Fields let's visit the potato fields in the US most potatoes are ready for Harvest in 70 to 100 days you see harvesting potatoes is as exciting as Excavating Nature's Treasures when the flowers begin to droop and fall farmers will begin to harvest in the past small farms would mainly Harvest potatoes by hand like this today though due to increased market demand farmers are switching to using Harvesters this machine lifts the potatoes off the ground then the machine will remove the stems leaves and impurities and in the end the results will look like this harvesting at the right stage prevents potatoes from remaining too long in the soil and increasing the risk of slug or pest attack besides the plants mentioned before tomatoes are also one of the popular crops for farmers in the US because tomato are not only delicious but also relatively easy to grow and bring high value Farmers often choose tomato harvesting methods based on the fruit's ultimate use for example traditional manual harvesting is the best option for direct consumption or the production of canned H Tomatoes meanwhile harvesting and mechanical machines like this are usually reserved for the source and concent concentrate manufacturing industry because can products need large quantities but do not require high quality or Aesthetics goodbye tomato Gardens now let's explore a very special crop peanuts don't grow on trees they grow right underground peanuts have a relatively long growing season compared to many other crops taking 140 to 150 days to mature before they are ready to harvest firstly the farmer uses a digger along the peanut beds pulls up the peanut plants turns them upside down and puts them back in a row they will dry within a few days the farmer then uses another machine called a Shaker or picker to separate the peanut shells from the rest of the plant with the modern machines farmers will wait until the peanuts are dry then use the machines to directly h Harvest like this while about 10% of peanuts become next year's seeds about 80 to 90% of peanuts are sent to the sheller but before going to Market harvested peanuts are inspected and graded by the US Department of agriculture's Agriculture marketing service to determine quality and value hello my friends today we will visit some agricultural lands in the US to discover how American farmers Harvest millions of pounds of agricultural products commercial lettuce production in the US is a multi-million dollar industry lettuce is often grown in areas with mild Winters and grows strongly in the states of California Ariz Iona and Texas California alone accounts for about 80% of total lettuce production in the [Music] US lettuce can be harvested as soon as the leaves are large enough to eat usually about 4 to 6 weeks after planting the best time to pick lettuce is in the morning according to some lettuce Farmers this time of day is perfect because of the lettuce plants are not exposed to harsh sunlight besides the lettuce will be crispy and have higher water content after being harvested lettuces will be arranged in bins like this the average lettuce yield per acre is 25,000 to 35,000 lettuce growers in suitable climates can Harvest two to four crops each year when harvesting workers must make sure to leave the stem so the lettuce leaves do not fall off lettuce is typically harvested by a team of 20 to 30 workers who walk behind a conveyor belt they will select and can't mature vegetable plants before placing them on the line at the other end of the conveyor belt these workers are in charge of arranging lettuce into large Plant plastic trays like this one next they will take the boxes of lettuce to a vacuum cooling facility to cool them down to 34° F before Distributing them to market for immigrant workers these jobs are really hard but they bring higher salaries than they can receive in their own country the supply of cheap immigrant labor makes many farms in the US reluctant to invest in labor labor saving Machinery of course sorting by eye in hand brings more advantages when producing lettuce because they are quite sensitive easily bruised and damaged no machine can find defects when harvesting like humans next we come to cherries one of the most luxurious fruits of summer in the US the 90-day cherry season yields about 400,000 to 500,000 pounds of cherries each year Farmers with many years of experience share that if growing cherries is a difficult task then harvesting cherries can be considered a great feat cherries must be picked by hand and carefully to avoid damaging both the fruit and the tree injuries in this crop can harm next year's crop therefore more than half of the cost of producing cherries is in the harvesting stage Harvest Time and number of workers will depend on the area planted typically farms in the US need about 80 to 120 workers harvesting usually takes about 1 month at this Cherry Orchard the majority of workers are migrant workers in one day workers will start picking at 5:00 a.m. and they work continuously to fill 150 to 200 bins that means each worker will be responsible for picking about 580 lbs of cherries these farmers use ladders to reach high altitude cherries you can see from the time they pick to the time they pull them into the plastic tray they are very careful and gentle during the harvesting season packing facilities in the region operate almost nonstop here cherries are measured for hardness sweetness and classified according to size and appearance after this the Good fruits will be packaged and shipped similar to other flowering plants peaches need cold weather to Bloom and bear fruit every year more than 1 billion pounds of peaches are grown in the US a peach takes about 4 to 5 months to mature and the average tree can produce more than 50 lbs of peaches in a season similar to harvesting cherries Peach Pickers also use ladders to pick fruits from high branches Peach Pickers will place the peaches in a bag and when the bag is full they will transfer the fruit to another container each Farm normally needs about 20 to 40 Harvest workers Harvest Time varies depending on Peach variety but they usually reach maximum ripness in late June to early August the red color of peaches indicates ripeness another important sign is the wrinkled skin around the stem of the fruit when they see this farmers will begin [Music] harvesting we can now see workers working in the peach Fields their task is to choose the ripest fruit and remove the bruised and diseased fruits from the orchard as you can see the entire harvesting and sorting process is carefully done by hand to ensure quality after trunks bring containers of fresh peaches to the processing facility workers pour the fruit into 36° F water to immediately Hal the ripening process after soaking the peaches in an ice bath they'll move them from cold water onto a conveyor belt producing about 70,000 lb of peaches per hour now we come to a superfood born in the wild wild blueberries have a rich flavor and are rich in nutrients the fruit has flourished in Main's Badlands with nearly 500 Farmers managing across 36,000 Acres of commercial wild blueberry [Music] cultivation in 2022 main Farmers harvested 77.5 million PBS of wild blueberries Maine's harsh climate yields unique healthy wild blueberries that cannot be grown anywhere else wild blueberries are harvested from Late July to early September due to low Bush height and often Rocky terrain many wild blueberry farms cannot be harvested with traditional machinery and must be harvested by hand they pick each fruit in turn quick Qui L and carefully to avoid crushing to save time machines like these are designed to harvest wild blueberries hand Harvesters use a rake to scoot the fruit out of the bush in an upward motion like this farmers will use mechanical Harvesters on flatter lands these machines help reduce harvesting costs by up to 50% Cent and are more efficient than raking by hand whether harvested by hand or by Machine wild blueberries are sorted cleaned and processed within hours of picking to ensure freshness if Main's succulent blueberries represent wildness then pumpkins are the fruit that symbolizes the changing seasons farmers who have grown pumpkins in Illinois for many years say the crop is vulnerable to extreme temperatures and rain too much rainfall can cause rot and even disease pumpkins are native to North America and are typically grown in late spring to early summer the crop is mainly grown in the northern region of the country they grow and develop strongly in hot and harsh conditions When You observe the pumpkin skin turning dark yellow and hard this is a sign that the pumpkin is ripe and ready to harvest pumpkin production is a labor intensive job every fall about 35 to 45 men on the farm Pick and Pack 400 Acres of pumpkins by hand during harvesting Farmers leave three to 4 in of fruit stem to increase storage time some Some Farms choose to harvest by machines to save costs and Harvest Time typically pumpkins are ready to harvest in October the perfect time to do this is when the pumpkin Vines stop growing farmers will try to harvest pumpkins before heavy Frost finally let's explore the unique fruit that appears mainly on Thanksgiving Day this cranberry is native to North America growing primarily in the midwest Northeast and Pacific Northwest regions the United States is the world's leading producer of cranberries in 20202 American farmers harvested 40,000 Acres of cranberries yielding a total yield of nearly 8.7 million barrels it takes three to five 5 years for a cranberry bed to begin commercial production the bogs were drained of irrigation water leaving behind layers of Pete where the Cranberries grew into a thick carpet that Harvesters and workers could walk through the harvest season for cranberries tends to last from mid-september to November these cranberries are picked by hand or a picker similar to a lawn mower cranberries are harvested in in two different ways dry and wet however dry Harvest only accounts for a small proportion of the harvest season most cranberries will be harvested like this Cranberry Bogs are flooded as the fruit ripens the berries are then mechanically beaten so that they fall off the stem then the cranberries float to the surface of the water at this time farmers will create a Circle to skim the scum finally collecting it on a truck before taking it for processing here cranberries will go through a cleaning and packaging process before finally heading to [Music] Market hello my friends today we will visit some farms in in the United States to see how American farmers Harvest millions of tons of vegetables and fruits first let's explore apple farms apples are one of the most valuable fruit crops in the United States according to the American Apple Association there are more than 75,000 farmers in 30 States growing apples commercially Washington Le leads the nation in apple production accounting for about 68% of us Apple production in 2022 Apple varieties require different growing and harvesting methods so labor cost associated with production also vary red delicious apples ripen evenly and are usually harvested in just one pass through the orchard that makes them the easiest and least expensive variety to harvest Apple Pickers need to climb apples in order to reach the high fruit on the ladder the Picker carefully places the apples in a bag or a bucket hung over his shoulder once full they will bring them down and pour them into barrels you see this is a difficult job that requires health and perseverance working with a ladder or uneven ground can be dangerous besides this workers have to spend up to oneir of their day moving and positioning the ladder instead of focusing on picking apples to solve this problem many Apple growers in Washington use platforms that mechanically move between rows of trees and lift workers safely and quickly to fruit picking level harvesting by machine has the advantage of being able to harvest large quantities quickly the apples obtained will be of uniform quality however the disadvantage is that harvesting by Machine impacts the fruit strongly causing the apples to bruise easily to avoid bruising and ensure farmers can supply apples at peak times apples sold at the market are peaked by hand therefore wages for apple picking workers are one of the largest costs for apple farms in the US accounting for up to one quer of production costs Harvest workers may be paid hourly but are often paid by piece in Washington in 2022 average prices ranged from 20 to $28 per barrel by increasing personal productivity workers can earn high salaries we can see the difficulties and time spent caring for the apple tree from when it was young until it achieve results like this that salary is completely worthy of the effort these workers put in after completing the harvesting process apples will be taken to the production factory for preliminary processing and packaging finally fresh apples will be displayed on Supermarket shelves and appear in daily meals next we will go to The Vineyards grape Harvest Time usually starts 30 to 70 days after the fruit is sent when it changes color from green to yellow or purple red in general in the northern hemisphere most grape varieties ripen from August to November while in the southern hemisphere grapes will ripen from March to August determining the right time to harvest grapes is not easy environmental conditions soil type varieties and growing techniques play important roles in the quality of the final product farmers will harvest different types of grapes at different stages of maturity to achieve the designed result in most cases grapes are harvested by hand farmers use knives or scissors like this after cutting the whole bunch workers put it in a collection basket and move it to the next stage such as preliminary processing and preservation this mechanical harvesting method is used exclusively for wine grapes machines move through the grape beds and vibrate The Vines so that the grapes fall onto the conveyor belt once collect collected impurities are removed through a series of networks the amount of grapes collected will immediately be shipped to wineries we are now in the Strawberry Fields strawberry Harvesters are working hard under the hot sun very agile after picking they will immediately arrange the strawberries neatly into plastic boxes this not only saves time time but also prevents the fruit from being damaged after completing the picking and canning they quickly brought the boxes of strawberries to the Gathering Point here the strawberry owner will check the quantity and quality of the strawberries obtained in contrast to that harsh Sun strawberries grown with a dome system like this not only bring high yields but are also gentler at Harvest each year the amount of strawberries produced from farms across the US contributes to providing thousands of tons of fresh strawberries to the market just now if you saw the difficulty of the apple picking process oranges are also very similar orange production in 2022 total 7.7 million tons amongst them California is the state that accounts for 54% of the total us orange production and this is how Farmers Harvest Farmers climb ladders to pick oranges that grow near the tops of trees or high branches the bag was filled with oranges with some skillful steps walked down the stairs at high altitude these Farmers have to bear the weight of bags of oranges you see it is quite dangerous so all operations need to be quick and accurate after drinking water to regain strength this farmer will continue his work they don't have much time to rest and the orange garden still has lots of ripe fruit ready to harvest each person will wear a bag suitable for the number of oranges that they carry once the bag is full they will dump the oranges into a large bin at the same time time they will remove branches and leaves from the box finally the oranges will arrive at the factory and be thoroughly processed to prepare for the market you may not know but the US is one of the largest blueberry producers in the world with an average output of about 700 million per year blueberry bushes can be found throughout the United States and farmers in 26 States produce blueberries commercially blueberries can be planted in spring or late fall in warmer climates blueberry season can begin as early as March and last until May this is an American Harvest where Farmers mainly Harvest by hand throughout this process farmers will be gentle from picking until they pour the blueberries into barrels like this this method is quite difficult but ensures the quality and Aesthetics of the fruit besides harvesting by hand at some Farms Farmers have invested in Machinery to make the harvesting process go faster two-year-old blueberry bushes they will begin to bear fruit within a year or two however in some varieties full yield is achieved only after about 6 years therefore Farmers often grow grow many varieties of the same Farm to extend the harvest season these Farmers play a vital role in keeping blueberries fresh on the grocery store shelves throughout the year especially during the winter months the United States largest crop in terms of total production is corn much of which is grown in the region known as the Corn Belt this is a harvesting method suitable for large Fields like this the combines help farmers perform the corn harvesting process quickly the combine cuts down the corn plant and separates the kernels from the cob the kernels are transferred to the tank while the rest of the plants are returned to the field where they can fertilize the soil for the following year finally the harvested corn will be transported by truck and sent to the processing plants in the area the second largest crop grown in the US is soybeans like corn soybeans are primarily grown in Midwestern states similar to harvesting other crops in the US soybeans are harvested in the fall when they are mature as they mature their lead will begin to turn yellow when soybean leaves turn brown and fall off their pods are exposed and that is assign that the soybean field is ready for Harvest soybeans are harvested using combines the first part of the machine Harvest by cutting and removing their tree trunks and their bark they then transfer the harvested soy beans into containers or large bags like this once the combines tank is full Farmers dump the harvested soybeans into Trunks and take them to processing and storage facilities next we have onions they are the third largest vegetable grown in America they are popular with Farmers because of their adaptable properties from subtropical to Tropical regions onions can grow California is the largest onion producing state in the US and the only state that produces onions in both spring and summer the planting care and harvesting of onions will depend on the purpose of their Market Fresh onions are mainly grown for short periods of time and harvest it by hand like this however for larger consumption purposes farmers will need to harvest by machine to ensure productivity and respond to the market quickly say goodbye to the farmers in the onion Fields let's visit the potato fields in the US most potatoes are ready for Harvest in 70 to 100 days you see harvesting potatoes is as exciting as Excavating Nature's Treasures when the flowers begin to droop and fall farmers will begin to harvest in the past small farms would mainly Harvest potatoes by hand like this today though due to increased market demand farmers are switching to using Harvesters this machine Lees the potatoes off the ground then the machine will remove the stems leaves and impurities and in the end the results will look like this harvesting at the right stage prevents potatoes from remaining too long in the soil and increasing the risk of slug or pest attack besides the plants mentioned before tomatoes are also one of the popular crops for farmers in the US because tomatoes are not only delicious but also relatively easy to grow and bring high value Farmers often choose tomato harvesting methods based on the fruit's ultimate use for example traditional manual harvesting is the best option for direct consumption or the production of canned whole tomato meanwhile harvesting and mechanical machines like this are usually reserved for the source and concentrate manufacturing industry because can products need large quantities but do not require high quality or Aesthetics goodbye tomato Gardens now let's explore a very special crop peanuts don't grow in trees they grow right underground peanuts have have a relatively long growing season compared to many other crops taking 140 to 150 days to mature before they are ready to harvest firstly the farmer uses a digger along the peanut beds pulls up the peanut plants turns them upside down and puts them back in a row they will dry within a few days the farmer then uses another machine called a Shaker or picker to separate the peanut shells from the rest of the plant with modern machines farmers will wait until the peanuts are dry then use the machines to directly Harvest like this while about 10% of peanuts become next year's seeds about 80 to 90% of peanuts are sent to the sheller but before going to Market harvested peanuts are inspected and graded by the US Department of agricultures Agriculture marketing service to determine quality and value hello my friends today we will visit some agricultural lands in the US to discover how American farmers Harvest millions of pounds of agricultural products commercial lettuce production in the US is a multi million dollar industry lettuce is often grown in areas with mild Winters and grows strongly in the states of California Arizona and Texas California alone accounts for about 80% of total lce production in the [Music] US lettuce can be harvested as soon as the leaves are large enough to eat usually about 4 to 6 weeks after planting the best time to pick lettuce is in the morning according to some lettuce Farmers this time of day is perfect because of the lettuce plants are not exposed to harsh sunlight besides the lettuce will be crispy and have higher water content after being harvested lettuces will be arranged in bins like this the average lettuce yield per acre is 25,000 to 30 £5,000 lettuce growers in suitable climates can Harvest 2 to four crops each year when harvesting workers must make sure to leave the stem so the lettuce leaves do not fall off lettuce is typically harvested by a team of 20 to 30 workers who walk behind a conveyor belt they will select and can't mature vegetable plants before placing them on the line at the other end of the conveyor belt these workers are in charge of arranging lettuce into large plastic trays like this one next they will take the boxes of lettuce to a vacuum cooling facility to cool them down to 34° F before Distributing them to market for immigrant workers these jobs are really hard but they bring higher salaries than they can receive in their own country the supply of cheap immigrant labor makes many farms in the US reluctant to invest in labor saving Machinery of course sorting by eye in hand brings more advantages when producing lettuce because they are quite sensitive easily bruised and damaged no machine can find defects when harvesting like humans next we come to cherries one of the most luxurious fruits of summer in the US the 90-day cherry season yields about 400,000 to 500,000 lb of cherries each year Farmers with many years of experience share that if growing cherries is a difficult task then harvesting cherries can be considered a great feat cherries must be picked by hand and carefully to avoid damaging both the fruit and and the tree injuries in this crop can harm next year's crop therefore more than half of the cost of producing cherries is in the harvesting stage Harvest Time and number of workers will depend on the area planted typically farms in the US need about 80 to 120 workers harvesting usually takes about 1 month at this cherry Orchard the majority of workers are migrant workers in one day workers will start picking at 5:00 a.m. and they work continuously to fill 150 to 200 bins that means each worker will be responsible for picking about 580 lbs of cherries these farmers use ladds to reach high altitude cherries you can see from the time they pick to the time they pull them into the plastic tray they are very careful and gentle during the harvesting season packing facilities in the region operate almost nonstop here cherries are measured for hardness sweetness and classified according to size and appearance after this the Good fruits will be packaged and shipped similar to other flowering plants peaches need cold weather to bloom and bear fruit every year more than 1 billion pounds of peaches are grown in the US a peach takes about 4 to 5 months to mature and the average tree can produce more than 50 lbs of peaches in a season similar to harvesting cherries PE Peach Pickers also use ladders to pick fruits from high branches Peach Pickers will place the peaches in a bag and when the bag is full they will transfer the fruit to another container each Farm normally needs about 20 to 40 Harvest workers Harvest Time varies depending on Peach variety but they usually reach maximum ripness in late June to early August the red color of peaches indicates ripeness another important sign is the wrinkled skin around the stem of the fruit when they see this farmers will begin [Music] harvesting we can now see workers working in the peach Fields their task is to choose the ripest fruit and remove the bruised and diseased fruits from the orchard as you can see the entire harvesting and sorting process is carefully done by hand to ensure quality after trucks bring containers of fresh peaches to the processing facility workers pour the fruit into 36° F water to immediately Hal the ripening process after soaking the peaches in an ice bath they'll move them from cold water onto a conveyor belt producing about about 70,000 lb of peaches per hour now we come to a superfood born in the wild wild blueberries have a rich flavor and a rich in nutrients the fruit has flourished in Main's Badlands with nearly 500 Farmers managing across 36,000 Acres of commercial wild blueberry cultivation [Music] in 2022 main Farmers harvested 77.5 million pounds of wild blueberries Maine's harsh climate yields unique healthy wild blueberries that cannot be grown anywhere else wild blueberries are harvested from Late July to early September due to low Bush height and often Rocky terrain many wild blueberry farms cannot be harvested with traditional machinery and must be harvested by hand they pick each fruit in turn quickly and carefully to avoid crushing to save time machines like these are designed to harvest wild blueberries hand Harvesters use a rake to scoop the fruit out of the bush in an upward motion like this farmers will use mechanical Harvesters on flatter lands these machines help reduce harvesting costs by up to 50% and are more efficient than raking by hand wether harvested by hand or by Machine wild blueberries are sorted cleaned and processed within hours of picking to ensure freshness if Main's succulent blueberries represent wildness then pumpkins are the fruit that symbolizes the changing seasons farmers who have grown pumpkins in Illinois for many years say the crop is vulnerable to extreme temperatures and rain too much rainfall can cause rot and even disease pumpkins are native to North America and are typically grown in late spring to early summer the crop is mainly grown in the northern region of the country Tre they grow and develop strongly in hot and harsh conditions When You observe the pumpkin skin turning dark yellow and hard this is a sign that the pumpkin is ripe and ready to harvest pumpkin production is a labor intensive job every fall about 35 to 45 men on the farm Pick and Pack 400 Acres of pumpkins by hand during harvesting Farmers leave 3 to 4 in of fruit stem to increase storage time Some Farms choose to harvest by machines to save costs and Harvest Time typically pumpkins are ready to harvest in October the perfect time to do this is when the pumpkin Vines stop growing farmers will try to harvest pumpkins before heavy Frost finally let's explore the unique fruit that appears mainly on Thanksgiving Day this cranbery is native to North America growing primarily in the midwest Northeast and Pacific Northwest regions the United States is the world's leading producer of cranberries in 2022 American farmers harvested 40,000 Acres of cranberries yielding a total yield of nearly 8.7 million barrels it takes 3 to 5 years for a cranberry bed to begin commercial production the bogs were drained of irrigation water leaving behind layers of Pete where the Cranberries grew into a thick carpet that Harvesters and workers could walk through the harvest season for cranberries tends to last from mid-september to November these cranberries are picked by hand or a picker similar to a lawn mower cranberries are harvested in two different ways dry and wet however dry Harvest only accounts for a small proportion of the harvest season most cranberries will be harvested like this Cranberry Bogs are flooded as the fruit ripens the berries are then mechanically be eaten so that they fall off the stem then the cranberries float to the surface of the water at this time farmers will create a circle to skim the scum finally collecting it on a truck before taking it for processing here cranberries will go through a cleaning and packaging process before finally heading to [Music] Market hello my friends today we will visit some farms in the United States to see how American farmers Harvest millions of tons of vegetables and fruits first let's explore apple farms apples are one of the most valuable fruit crops in the United States according to the American Apple Association there are more more than 75,000 farmers in 30 States growing apples commercially Washington leads the nation in apple production accounting for about 68% of us Apple production in 2022 Apple varieties require different growing and harvesting methods so labor costs associated with production also vary red delicious apples ripen evenly and are usually harvested in just one pass through the orchard that makes them the easiest and least expensive variety to harvest Apple Pickers need to climb apples in order to reach the high fruit on the ladder the Picker carefully places the apples in a bag or a bucket hung over his shoulder once full they will bring them down and pour them into barrels you see this is a difficult job that requires health and perseverance working with a ladder or uneven ground can be dangerous besides this workers have to spend up to onethird of their day moving and positioning the ladder instead of focusing on picking apples to solve this problem many Apple growers in Washington use platforms that are mechanically move between rows of tre and lift workers safely and quickly to fruit picking level harvesting by machine has the advantage of being able to harvest large quantities quickly the apples obtained will be of uniform quality however the disadvantage is that harvesting by Machine impacts the fruit strongly causing the apples to bruise easily to avoid bruising and ensure farmers can supply apples at peak times apples sold at the market are peaked by hand therefore wages for apple picking workers are one of the largest costs for apple farms in the US accounting for up to one quar of production costs Harvest workers may be paid hourly but are often paid by piece in Washington in 2022 average price has ranged from 20 to $28 per barrel by increasing personal productivity workers can earn high salaries we can see the difficulties and time spent caring for the apple tree from when it was young until it achieved results like this that salary is completely worthy of the effort these workers put in after completing the harvesting process apples will be taken to the production factory for preliminary processing and packaging finally fresh apples will be displayed on Supermarket shelves and appear in Daily meals next we will go to The Vineyards grape Harvest Time usually starts 30 to 70 days after the fruit is set when it changes color from green to yellow or purple red in general in the northern hemisphere most grape varieties ripen from August to November while in the southern hemisphere grapes will ripen from March to August determining the right time to harvest grapes is not easy environmental conditions soil type varieties and growing techniques play important roles in the quality of the final product farmers will harvest different types of grapes at different different stages of maturity to achieve the designed result in most cases grapes are harvested by hand farmers use knives or scissors like this after cutting the whole bunch workers put it in a collection basket and move it to the next stage such as preliminary processing and preservation this mechanical harvesting method is used exclusively for wine grapes machines move through the grape beds and vibrate The Vines so that the grapes fall onto the conveyor belt once collected impurities are removed through a series of networks the amount of grapes collected will immediately be shipped to wineries we are now in the Strawberry Fields strawberry Harvesters are working hard under the hot sun very very agile after picking they will immediately arrange the strawberries neatly into plastic boxes this not only saves time but also prevents the fruit from being damaged after completing the picking and canning they quickly brought the boxes of strawberries to the Gathering Point here the strawberry owner will check the quantity and quality of the strawberries obtained in contrast to that harsh Sun strawberries grown with a dome system like this not only bring high yields but are also gentler at Harvest each year the amount of strawberries produced from farms across the US contributes to providing thousands of tons of fresh strawberries to the market just now if you saw the difficulty of the apple picking process oranges are also very similar orange production in 2022 total 7.7 million tons amongst them California is the state that accounts for 54% of the total us orange production and this is how Farmers Harvest Farmers climb ladders to pick oranges that grow near the tops of trees or high branches the bag was filled with oranges with some skill full steps walk down the stairs at high altitude these Farmers have to bear the weight of bags of oranges you see it is quite dangerous so all operations need to be quick and accurate after drinking water to regain strength this farmer will continue his work they don't have much time to rest and the orange garden still has lots of ripe fruit ready to harvest each person will wear a bag suitable for for the number of oranges that they carry once the bag is full they will dump the oranges into a large bin at the same time they will remove branches and leaves from the box finally the oranges will arrive at the factory and be thoroughly processed to prepare for the market you may not know but the US is one of the largest blueberry producers in the world with an average output of about 700 million lb per year blueberry bushes can be found throughout the United States and farmers in 26 States produce blueberries commercially blueberries can be planted in spring or late fall in warmer climates blueberry season can begin as early as March and last until May this is an American Harvest where Farmers mainly Harvest by hand throughout this process farmers will be gentle from picking until they pour the blueberries into barrels like this this method is quite difficult but ensures the quality and Aesthetics of the fruit besides harvesting by hand at some Farms Farmers have invested in Machinery to make the harvesting process go faster to your old blueberry bushes they will begin to bear fruit within a year or two however in some varieties full yield is achieved only after about 6 years therefore Farmers often grow many varieties of the same Farm to extend the harvest season these Farmers play a vital role in keeping blueberries fresh on the grocery store shelves throughout the year especially during the winter months the United States largest crop in terms of total production is corn much of which is grown in the region known as the Corn Belt this is a harvesting method suitable for large Fields like this the combines help farmers perform the corn harvesting process quickly the combine cuts down the corn plant and separates the kernels from the cob the kernels are transferred to the tank while the rest of the plants are returned to the field where they can fertilize the soil for the following year finally the harvested corn will be transported by truck and sent to the processing plants in the area the second largest crop grown in the US is soybeans like corn soybeans are primarily grown in Midwestern states similar similar to harvesting other crops in the US soybeans are harvested in the fall when they are mature as they mature their leaves will begin to turn yellow when soybean leaves turn brown and fall off their pods are exposed and that is a sign that the soybean field is ready for Harvest soybeans are harvested using combines the first part of the machine Harvest by cutting and removing their tree trunks and their bark they then transfer the harvested soybeans into containers or large bags like this once the combine's tank is full Farmers dump the harvested soybeans into Trunks and take them to processing and storage facilities next we have onions they are the third largest vegetable grown in America they are popular with Farmers because of their adaptable properties from sub tropical to Tropical regions onions can grow California is the largest onion producing state in the US and the only state that produces onions in both spring and summer the planting care and harvesting of onions will depend on the purpose of their Market Fresh onions are mainly grown for short periods of time and harvest it by hand like this however for larger consumption purposes farmers will need to harvest by machine to ensure productivity and respond to the market quickly say goodbye to the farmers in the onion Fields let's visit the potato fields in the US most potatoes are ready for Harvest in 70 to 100 days you see harvesting potatoes is as exciting as Excavating Nature's Treasures when the flowers begin to droop and fall farmers will begin to harvest in the past small farms would mainly Harvest potatoes by hand like this today though due to increased market demand farmers are switching to using Harvesters this machine Lees the potatoes off the ground then the machine will remove the stems leaves and impurities and in the end the results will look like this harvesting at the right stage prevents potatoes from remaining too long in the soil and increasing the risk of slug or pest attack besides the plants mentioned before tomatoes are also one of the popular crops for farmers in the US because tomatoes are not only delicious but also relatively easy to grow and bring high value Farmers often choose tomato harvesting methods based on the fruits ultimate use for example traditional manual harvesting is the best option for direct consumption or the production of canned whole tomatoes meanwhile harvesting and mechanical machines like this are usually reserved for the source and concentrate manufacturing industry because can products need large quantities but do not require high quality or Aesthetics goodbye tomato Gardens now let's explore a very special crop peanuts don't grow in trees they grow right underground peanuts have a relatively long growing season compared to many other crops taking 140 to 150 days to mature before they are ready to harvest firstly the farmer uses a digger along the peanut beds pulls up the peanut plants turns them upside down and puts them back in in a row they will dry within a few days the farmer then uses another machine called a Shaker or picker to separate the peanut shells from the rest of the plant with modern machines farmers will wait until the peanuts are dry then use the machines to directly Harvest like this while about 10% of peanuts become next year's seeds about 80 to 90% of peanuts are sent to the sheller by before going to Market harvested peanuts are inspected and graded by the US Department of agricultures Agriculture marketing service to determine quality and value hello my friends today we will visit some agricultural lands in the US to discover how American farmers Harvest millions of pounds of agricultural products commercial lettuce production in the US is a multi-million dollar industry lettuce is often grown in areas with mild Winters and grows strongly in the states of California Arizona and Texas California alone accounts for about 80% of total lettuce production in the [Music] US lettuce can be harvested as soon as the leaves are large enough to eat usually about four to six weeks after planting the best time to pick lettuce is in the morning according to some lettuce Farmers this time of day is perfect because of the lettuce plants are not exposed to harsh sunlight besides the lettuce will be crispy and have higher water content after being harvested lettuces will be arranged in bins like this the average lettuce yield per acre is 25,000 to 35,000 lb lettuce growers in suitable climates can Harvest 2 to four crops each year when harvesting workers must make sure to leave the stem so the lettuce leaves do not fall off lettuce is typically harvested by a team of 20 to 30 workers who walk behind a conveyor belt they will select and can't mature vegetable plants before placing them on the line at the other end of the conveyor belt these workers are in charge of arranging lettuce into large plastic trays like this one next they will take the boxes of lettuce to a vacuum cooling facility to cool them down to 34° F before Distributing them to market for immigrant workers these jobs are really hard but they bring higher salaries than they can receive in their own country the supply of cheap immigrant labor makes many farms in the US reluctant to invest in labor saving Machinery of course sorting by eye in hand brings more advantages when producing lettuce because they are quite sensitive easily bruised and damaged no machine can find defects when harvesting like humans next we come to cherries one of the most luxurious fruits of summer in the US the 90-day cherry season yields about 400,000 to 500,000 lb of cherries each year Farmers with many years of experience share that if growing cherries is a difficult task then harvesting cherries can be considered considered a great feat cherries must be picked by hand and carefully to avoid damaging both the fruit and the tree injuries in this crop can harm next year's crop therefore more than half of the cost of producing cherries is in the harvesting stage Harvest Time and number of workers will depend on the area planted typically farms in the US need about 80 to 120 workers harvesting usually takes about 1 month at this Cherry Orchard the majority of workers are migrant workers in one day workers will start picking at 5 a.m. and they work continuously to fill 150 to 200 bins that means each worker will be responsible for picking about 580 lbs of cherries these farmers use ladders to reach high altitude cherries you can see from the time they pick to the time they pull them into the plastic tray they are very careful and gentle during the harvesting season packing facilities in the region operate almost nonstop here cherries are measured for hardness sweetness and classified according to size and appearance after this the Good fruits will be packaged and shipped similar to other flowering plants peaches need cold weather to bloom and bear fruit every year more than 1 billion pounds of peaches are grown in the US a peach takes about 4 to 5 months to mature and the average tree can produce more than 50 lb of peaches in a season similar to harvesting cherries Peach Pickers also use ladders to pick fruits from high branches Peach Pickers will place the peaches in a bag and when the bag is full they will transfer the fruit to another container each Farm normally needs about 20 to 40 Harvest workers Harvest time varies depending on Peach variety but they usually reach maximum ripness in late June to early August the red color of peaches indicates ripeness another important sign is the wrinkled skin around the stem of the fruit when they see this farmers will begin [Music] harvesting we can now see workers working in the p Peach Fields their task is to choose the ripest fruit and remove the bruised and diseased fruits from the orchard as you can see the entire harvesting and sorting process is carefully done by hand to ensure quality after trunks bring containers of fresh peaches to the processing facility workers pour the fruit into 36° F water to immediately halt the r in process after soaking the peaches in an ice bath they'll move them from cold water onto a conveyor belt producing about 70,000 lb of peaches per hour now we come to a superfood born in the wild wild blueberries have a rich flavor and are rich in nutrients the fruit has flourished in Main's B lands with nearly 500 Farmers managing across 36,000 Acres of commercial wild blueberry [Music] cultivation in 2022 main Farmers harvested 77.5 million pounds of wild blueberries Maine's harsh climate yields unique healthy wild blueberries that cannot be grown anywhere else while blueberry are harvested from Late July to early September due to low Bush height and often Rocky terrain many wild blueberry farms cannot be harvested with traditional machinery and must be harvested by hand they pick each fruit in turn quickly and carefully to avoid crushing to save time machines like these are designed to harvest wild blueberries hand Harvesters use a rake to scoot the fruit out of the bush in an upward motion like this farmers will use mechanical Harvesters on flatter lands these machines help reduce harvesting cost by up to 50% and are more efficient than raking by hand wether harvested by hand or by Machine wild blueberries are sorted cleaned and processed Within hours of picking to ensure freshness if Main's succulent blueberries represent wildness then pumpkins are the fruit that symbolizes the changing seasons farmers who have grown pumpkins in Illinois for many years say the crop is vulnerable to extreme temperatures and rain too much rainfall can cause rot and even disease pumpkins are needed live to North America and are typically grown in late spring to early summer the crop is mainly grown in the northern region of the country they grow and develop strongly in hot and harsh conditions When You observe the pumpkin's skin turning dark yellow and hard this is a sign that the pumpkin is ripe and ready to harvest pumpkin production is a labor intensive job every fall about 35 to 45 men on the farm Pick and Pack 400 Acres of pumpkins by hand during harvesting Farmers leave 3 to 4 Ines of fruit stem to increase storage time Some Farms choose to harvest by machines to save costs and Harvest Time typically pumpkins are ready to harvest in October the perfect time to do this is is when the pumpkin Vines stop growing farmers will try to harvest pumpkins before heavy Frost finally let's explore the unique fruit that appears mainly on Thanksgiving Day this cranberry is native to North America growing primarily in the midwest Northeast and Pacific Northwest regions the United States is the world's leading producer of cranberries in 2022 American farmers harvested 40,000 Acres of cranberries yielding a total yield of nearly 8.7 million barrels it takes 3 to 5 years for a cranberry bed to begin commercial production the bogs were drained of irrigation water leaving behind layers of Pete where the Cranberries grew into a thick carpet that Harvesters and workers could walk through the harvest season for cranberries tends to last from mid September to November these cranberries are picked by hand or a picker similar to a lawnmower cranberries are harvested in two different ways dry and wet however dry Harvest only accounts for a small proportion of the harvest season most cranberries will be harvested like this Cranberry Bogs are flooded as the fruit ripens the berries are then mechanically beaten so that they fall off the stem then the cranberries float to the surface of the water at this time farmers will create a circle to skim the scum finally collecting it on a truck before taking it for processing here cranberries will go through a cleaning and packaging process before finally heading to [Music] Market hello my friends today we will visit some farms in the United States to see how American farmers Harvest millions of tons of vegetables and fruits first let's explore apple farms apples are one of the most valuable fruit crops in the United States according to the American Apple Association there are more than 75,000 farmers in 30 States growing apples commercially Washington leads the nation in apple production accounting for about 68% of us Apple production in 2022 Apple varieties require different growing and harvesting methods so labor costs associated with production also vary red delicious apples ripen evenly and are usually harvested in just one pass through the orchard that makes them the easiest and least expensive variety to harvest Apple Pickers need to climb apples in order to reach the high fruit on the ladder the Picker carefully places the apples in a bag or a bucket hung over his shoulder once full they will bring them down and pull them into barrels you see this is a difficult job that requires health and perseverance working with a ladder or uneven ground can be dangerous besides this workers have to spend up to 1ir of their day moving and positioning the ladder instead of focusing on picking apples to solve this problem many Apple growers in Washington use platforms that are mechanically move between rows of trees and lift workers safely and quickly to fruit picking level harvesting by machine has the advantage of being able to harvest large quantities quickly the apples obtained will be of uniform quality however the disadvantage is that that harvesting by Machine impacts the fruit strongly causing the apples to bruise easily to avoid bruising and ensure farmers can supply apples at peak times apples sold at the market are peaked by hand therefore wages for apple picking workers are one of the largest costs for apple farms in the US accounting for up to one qu of production costs Harvest workers may be paid hourly but are often paid by piece in Washington in 2022 average prices ranged from 20 to $28 per barrel by increasing personal productivity workers can earn high salaries we can see the difficulties and time spent caring for the apple tree from when it was young until it achieved results like this that salary is completely Worthy of the effort these workers put in after completing the harvesting process apples will be taken to the production factory for preliminary processing and packaging finally fresh apples will be displayed on Supermarket shelves and appear in Daily meals next we will go to The Vineyards grape Harvest Time usually starts 30 to 70 days after the fruit is set when it changes color from green to yellow or purple red in general in the northern hemisphere most grape varieties ripen from August to November while in the southern hemisphere grapes will ripen from March to August determining the right time to harvest grapes is not easy environmental conditions soil type varieties and growing techniques play important roles in the quality of the final product farmers will harvest different types of grapes at different stages of maturity to achieve the designed result in most cases grapes are harvested by hand farmers use knives or scissors like this after cutting the whole bunch workers put it in a collection basket and move it to the next stage such as PR linary processing and preservation this mechanical harvesting method is used exclusively for wine grapes machines move through the grape beds and vibrate The Vines so that the grapes fall onto the conveyor belt once collected impurities are removed through a series of networks the amount of grapes collected will immediately be shipped to wineries we are now in in the Strawberry Fields strawberry Harvesters are working hard under the hot sun very agile after picking they will immediately arrange the strawberries neatly into plastic boxes this not only saves time but also prevents the fruit from being damaged after completing the picking and canning they quickly brought the boxes of strawberries to the Gathering Point here the strawberry owner will check the quantity and quality of the strawberries obtained in contrast to that harsh Sun strawberries grown with a dome system like this not only bring high yields but are also gentler at Harvest each year the amount of strawberries produced from farms across the US contributes to providing thousands of tons of fresh strawberries to the market just now if you saw the difficulty of the apple picking process oranges are also very similar orange production in 2022 total 7.7 million tons amongst them California is the state that accounts for 54% of the total us orange production and this is how Farmers Harvest farmers climb ladders to pick oranges that grow near the tops of trees or high branches the bag was filled with oranges and with some skillful steps walk down the stairs at high altitude these Farmers have to bear the weight of bags of oranges you see it is quite dangerous so all operations need to be quick and accurate after drinking water to regain strength this farmer will continue his work they don't have much time to rest and the orange garden still has lots of ripe fruit ready to harvest each person will wear a bag suitable for the number of oranges that they carry once the bag is full they will dump the oranges into a large bin at the same time they will remove branches and leaves from the box finally the oranges will arrive at the factory and be thoroughly processed to prepare for the market you may not know but the US is one of the largest blueberry producers in the world with an average output of about 700 million pounds per year blueberry bushes can be found throughout the United States and farmers in 26 States produce blueberries commercially blueberries can be planted in spring or late fall in warmer climates blueberry season can begin as early as March and last until May this is an American Harvest where Farmers mainly Harvest by hand throughout this process farmers will be gentle from picking until they pour the blueberries into barrels like this this method is quite difficult but ensures the quality and Aesthetics of the fruit besides harvesting by hand at some Farms Farmers have invested in Machinery to make the harvesting process recess go faster two-year-old blueberry bushes they will begin to bear fruit within a year or two however in some varieties full yield is achieved only after about 6 years therefore Farmers often grow many varieties of the same Farm to extend the harvest season these Farmers play a vital role in keeping blueberries fresh on the ground grocery store shelves throughout the year especially during the winter months the United States largest crop in terms of total production is corn much of which is grown in the region known as the Corn Belt this is a harvesting method suitable for large Fields like this the combines help farmers perform the Corn Harvest ing process quickly the combine cuts down the corn plant and separates the kernels from the cob the kernels are transferred to the tank while the rest of the plants are returned to the field where they can fertilize the soil for the following year finally the harvested corn will be transported by truck and sent to the processing plants in the area the second largest crop grown in the US is soybeans like corn soybeans are primarily grown in Midwestern states similar to harvesting other crops in the US soybeans are harvested in the fall when they are mature as they mature their leaves will begin to turn yellow when soybean leaves turn brown and fall off their pods are exposed and that is a sign that the soybean field is ready for Harvest soybeans are harvested using combines the first part of the machine Harvest by cutting and removing the tree trunks and their bark they then transfer the harvested soybeans into containers or large bags like this once the combine's tank is full Farmers dump the harvested soybeans into Trunks and take them to processing and storage facilities next we have onions they are the third largest vegetable grown in America they are popular with Farmers because of their adaptable properties from subtropical to Tropical regions onions can grow California is the largest onion producing state in the US and the only state that produces onions in both spring and summer the planting care and harvesting of onions will depend on the purpose of their Market fresh onions are mainly grown for short periods of time and harvested by hand like this however for larger consumption purposes farmers will need to harvest by machine to ensure productivity and respond to the market quickly say goodbye to the farmers in the onion Fields let's visit the potato fields in the US most potatoes are ready for Harvest in 70 to 100 days you see harvesting potatoes is as exciting as Excavating Nature's Treasures when the flowers begin to Dro and fall farmers will begin to harvest in the past small farms would mainly Harvest potatoes by hand like this today though due to increased market demand farmers are switching to using Harvesters this machine Lees the potatoes off the ground then the machine will remove the the stems leaves and impurities and in the end the results will look like this harvesting at the right stage prevents potatoes from remaining too long in the soil and increasing the risk of slug or pest attack besides the plants mentioned before tomatoes are also one of the popular crops for farmers in the US because tomatoes are not only delicious but also relatively easy to GR grow and bring high value Farmers often choose tomato harvesting methods based on the fruit's ultimate use for example traditional manual harvesting is the best option for direct consumption or the production of canned whole tomatoes meanwhile harvesting and mechanical machines like this are usually reserved for the source and concentrate manufacturing industry because can products need need large quantities but do not require high quality or Aesthetics goodbye tomato Gardens now let's explore a very special crop peanuts don't grow on trees they grow right underground peanuts have a relatively long growing season compared to many other crops taking 140 to 150 days to mature before they are ready to harvest firstly the farmer uses a digger along the peanut beds pulls up the peanut plants turns them upside down and puts them back in a row they will dry within a few days the farmer then uses another machine called a Shaker or picker to separate the peanut shells from the rest of the plant with modern machines farmers will wait until the peanuts are dry then use the machines to directly Harvest like this while about 10% of peanuts become next year's seeds about 80 to 90% of peanuts are sent to the sheller but before going to Market harvested peanuts are inspected and graded by the US Department of agricultures Agriculture marketing service to determine quality and value hello my friends today we will visit some agricultural lands in the US to discover how American farmers Harvest millions of pounds of agricultural products commercial lettuce production in the US is a multi-million dollar industry lettuce is often grown in areas with mild Winters and grows strongly in the states of California Arizona and Texas California alone alone accounts for about 80% of total lettuce production in the [Music] US lettuce can be harvested as soon as the leaves are large enough to eat usually about 4 to 6 weeks after planting the best time to pick lettuce is in the morning according to some lettuce Farmers this time of day is perfect because of the lettuce plants are not exposed to harsh sunlight besides the lettuce will be crispy and have higher water content after being harvested lettuces will be arranged in bins like this the average lettuce yield per acre is 25,000 to 35,000 lb lettuce growers in suitable climates can Harvest 2 to four crops each year when harvesting workers must make sure to leave the stem so the lettuce leaves do not fall off lettuce is typically harvested by a team of 20 to 30 workers who walk behind a conveyor belt they will select and can't mature vegetable plants before placing them on the line at the other end of the conveyor belt these workers are in charge of arranging lettuce into large plastic trays like this one next the they will take the boxes of lettuce to a vacuum cooling facility to cool them down to 34° F before Distributing them to market for immigrant workers these jobs are really hard but they bring higher salaries than they can receive in their own country the supply of cheap immigrant labor makes many farms in the US reluctant to invest in labor saving Machinery of course sorting by by eye in hand brings more advantages when producing lettuce because they are quite sensitive easily bruised and damaged no machine can find defects when harvesting like humans next we come to cherries one of the most luxurious fruits of summer in the US the 90-day cherry season yields about 400,000 to 500,000 lbs of cherries each year Farmers with many years of experience share that if growing cherries is a difficult task then harvesting cherries can be considered a great feat cherries must be picked by hand and carefully to avoid damaging both the fruit and the tree injuries in this crop can harm next year's crop therefore more than half of the cost of producing cherries is in the harvesting stage Harvest Time and number of workers will depend on the area planted typically farms in the US need about 80 to 120 workers harvesting usually takes about 1 month at this Cherry Orchard the majority of workers are migrant workers in one day workers will start picking at 5:00 a.m. and they work continuously to fill 150 to 200 bins that means each worker will be responsible for picking about 580 lb of cherries these farmers use ladders to reach high altitude cherries you can see from the time they pick to the time they pull them into the plastic tray they are very careful and gentle during the harvesting season packing facilities in the region operate almost nonstop here cherries are measured for hardness sweetness and classified according to size and appearance after this the Good fruits will be packaged and shipped similar to other flowering plants peaches need cold weather to bloom and bear fruit every year more than 1 billon pounds of peaches are grown in the US a peach takes about 4 to 5 months to mature and the average tree can produce more than 50 lbs of peaches in a season similar to harvesting cherries Peach Pickers also use ladders to pick fruits from high branches Peach Pickers will place the peaches in a bag and when the bag is full they will transfer the fruit to another container [Music] each Farm normally needs about 20 to 40 Harvest workers Harvest Time varies depending on Peach variety but they usually reach maximum ripness in late June to early August the red color of peaches indicates ripeness another important sign is the wrinkled skin around the stem of the fruit when they see this this farmers will begin [Music] harvesting we can now see workers working in the peach Fields their task is to choose the ripest fruit and remove the bruised and diseased fruits from the orchard as you can see the entire harvesting and sorting process is carefully done by hand to ensure quality after trucks bring containers of fresh p fees to the processing facility workers pour the fruit into 36° F water to immediately Hal the ripening process after soaking the peaches in an ice bath they'll move them from cold water onto a conveyor belt producing about 70,000 lb of peaches per hour now we come to a superfood born in the wild wild blueberries have a rich flavor and are rich in nutrients the fruit has flourished in Main's Badlands with nearly 500 Farmers managing across 36,000 Acres of commercial wild blueberry [Music] cultivation in 2022 main Farmers harvested 77.5 million pounds of wild blueberries Main's harsh climate yields unique healthy wild blueberries that cannot be grown anywhere else wild blueberries are harvested from Late July to early September due to low Bush height and often Rocky terrain many wild blueberry farms cannot be harvested with traditional machinery and must be harvested by hand they pick each fruit in turn quickly and carefully to avoid crushing to save time machines like these are designed to harvest wild blueberries hand Harvesters use a rake to scoot the fruit out of the bush in an upward motion like this farmers will use mechanical Harvesters on flatter lands these machines help reduce harvesting costs by up to 50% and are more efficient than raking by hand whether harvested by hand or by Machine wild blueberries are sorted cleaned and processed within hours of picking to ensure freshness if Main's succulent blueberries represent wildness then pumpkins are the fruit that symbolizes the changing seasons farmers who have grown pumpkins in Illinois for many years say the crop is vulnerable to extreme temperatures and rain too much rainfall can cause rot and even disease pumpkins are native to North America and are typically grown in late spring to early summer the crop is mainly grown in the northern region of the country they grow and develop strongly in hot and harsh conditions When You observe the pumpkin skin turning dark yellow and hard this is a sign sign that the pumpkin is ripe and ready to harvest pumpkin production is a labor intensive job every fall about 35 to 45 men on the farm Pick and Pack 400 Acres of pumpkins by hand during harvesting Farmers leave 3 to 4 Ines of fruit stem to increase storage time Some Farms choose to harvest by machines to save costs and Harvest Time typically pumpkins are ready to harvest in October the perfect time to do this is when the pumpkin Vines stop growing farmers will try to harvest pumpkins before heavy Frost finally let's explore the unique fruit that appears mainly on Thanksgiving Day this cranberry is native to North America growing primarily in in the midwest Northeast and Pacific Northwest regions the United States is the world's leading producer of cranberries in 2022 American farmers harvested 40,000 Acres of cranberries yielding a total yield of nearly 8.7 million barrels it takes 3 to 5 years for a cranberry bed to begin commercial production the bogs were drained of irrigation water leaving behind layers of Pete where the Cranberries grew into a thick carpet that Harvesters and workers could walk through the harvest season for cranberries tends to last from mid-september to November these cranberries are picked by hand or a picker similar to a lawnmower cranberries are harvested in two different ways dry and wet however dry Harvest only accounts for a small proportion of the harvest season most cranberries will be harvested like this Cranberry Bogs are flooded as the fruit ripens the berries are then mechanically beaten so that they fall off the stem then the cranberries float to the surface of the water at this time farmers will create a circle to skim the scum finally collecting it on a truck before taking it for processing here cranberry's will go through a cleaning and packaging process before finally heading to [Music] Market hello my friends today we will visit some farms in the United States to see how American farmers Harvest millions of tons of vegetables and fruits first let's explore apple farms apples are one of the most valuable fruit crops in the United States according to the American Apple Association there are more than 75,000 farmers in 30 States growing apples commercially Washington leads the nation in apple production accounting for about about 68% of us Apple production in 2022 Apple varieties require different growing and harvesting methods so labor costs associated with production also vary red delicious apples ripen evenly and are usually harvested in just one pass through the orchard that makes them the easiest and least expensive variety to harvest Apple Pickers need to climb apples in order to reach the high fruit on the ladder the Picker carefully places the apples in a bag or a bucket hung over his shoulder once full they will bring them down and pull them into barrels you see this is a difficult job that requires health and perseverance working with a ladder or uneven ground can be dangerous besides this workers have to spend up to 1/3 of their day moving and positioning the ladder instead of focusing on picking apples to solve this problem many Apple growers in Washington use platforms that are mechanically move between rows of trees and lift workers safely and quickly to fruit picking level harvesting by machine has the advantage of being able to to harvest large quantities quickly the apples obtained will be of uniform quality however the disadvantage is that harvesting by Machine impacts the fruit strongly causing the apples to bruise easily to avoid bruising and ensure farmers can supply apples at peak times apples sold at the market are picked by hand therefore wages for apple picking workers are one of the largest cost for apple farms in the US accounting for up to one qu of production costs Harvest workers may be paid hourly but are often paid by piece in Washington in 2022 average prices ranged from 20 to $28 per barrel by increasing personal productivity workers can earn high salaries we can see the difficulties and time spent caring for the apple tree from when it was young until it achieved results like this that salary is completely worthy of the effort these workers put in after completing the harvesting process apples will be taken to the production factory for preliminary processing and packaging finally fresh apples will be displayed on Supermarket shelves and appear in Daily meals next we will go to The Vineyards grape Harvest Time usually starts 30 to 70 days after the fruit is set when it changes color from green to yellow or purple red in general in the northern hemisphere most great varieties ripen from August to November while in the southern hemisphere grapes will ripen from March to August determining the right time to harvest grapes is not easy environmental conditions soil type varieties and growing techniques play important roles in the quality of the final product farmers will harvest different types of grapes at different stages of maturity to achieve the designed result in most cases grapes are harvested by hand farmers use knives or scissors like this after cutting the whole bunch workers put it in a collection basket and move it to the next stage such as preliminary processing and preservation this mechanical harvesting method is used exclusively for wine grapes machines move through the grape beds and vibrate The Vines so that the grapes fall onto the conveyor belt once collected impurities are removed through a series of Networks works the amount of grapes collected will immediately be shipped to wineries we are now in the Strawberry Fields strawberry Harvesters are working hard under the hot sun very agile after picking they will immediately arrange the strawberries neatly into plastic boxes this not only saves time but also prevents the fruit from being damaged after completing the picking and canning they quickly brought the boxes of strawberries to the Gathering Point here the strawberry owner will check the quantity and quality of the strawberries obtained in contrast to that harsh Sun strawberries grown with a dome system like this not only bring high yields but are also gentler at Harvest each year the amount of strawberries produced from farms across the US contributes to providing thousands of tons of fresh strawberries to the market just now if you saw the difficulty of the apple picking process oranges are also very similar orange production in 2022 total 7.7 million tons amongst them California is the state that accounts for 54% of the total us orange production and this is how Farmers Harvest Farmers climb ladders to pick oranges that grow near the tops of trees or high branches the bag was filled with oranges and with some skillful steps walk down the stairs at high altitude these Farmers have to bear the weight of bags of oranges you see it is quite dangerous so all operations need to be quick and accurate after drinking water to regain strength this farmer will continue his work they don't have much time to rest and the orange garden still has lots of ripe fruit ready to harvest each person will wear a bag suitable for the number of oranges that they carry once the bag is full they will dump the oranges into a large bin at the same time they will remove branches and leaves from the box finally the oranges will arrive at the factory and be thoroughly processed to prepare for the market you may not know but the US is one of the largest blueberry producers in the world with an average output of about 700 million pounds per year blueberry bushes can be found throughout the United States and farmers in 26 States produce blueberries commercially blueberries can be planted in spring or late fall in warmer climates blueberry season can begin as early as March and last until May this is an American Harvest where Farmers mainly Harvest by hand throughout this process farmers will be gentle from picking until they pour the blueberries into barrels like this this method is quite difficult but ensures the quality and aesthetic of the fruit besides harvesting by hand at some Farms Farmers have invested in Machinery to make the harvesting process go faster twoy old blueberry bushes they will begin to bear fruit within a year or two however in some varieties full yield is achieved only after about 6 years therefore Farmers often grow many varieties of the same Farm to to extend the harvest season these Farmers play a vital role in keeping blueberries fresh on the grocery store shelves throughout the year especially during the winter months the United States largest crop in terms of total production is corn much of which is grown in the region known as the Corn Belt this is a harvesting method suitable for large Fields like this the combines help farmers perform the corn harvesting process quickly the combine cuts down the corn plant and separates the kernels from the cob the kernels are transferred to the tank while the rest of the plants are returned to the field where they can fertilize the soil for the following year finally the harvested corn will be transported by truck and sent to the processing plants in the area the second largest crop grown in the US is soybeans like corn soybeans are primarily grown in Midwestern states similar to harvesting other crops in the US soybeans are harvested in the fall when they are mature as they mature their leaves will begin to turn yellow when soybean Le leaves turn brown and fall off their pods are exposed and that is a sign that the soybean field is ready for Harvest soybeans are harvested using combines the first part of the machine Harvest by cutting and removing their tree trunks and their bark they then transfer the harvested soybeans into containers or large bags like this once the combine's tank is full Farmers dump the harvested soybeans into Trunks and take them to processing and storage facilities next we have onions they are the third largest vegetable grown in America they are popular with Farmers because of their adaptable properties from subtropical to Tropical regions onions can grow California is the largest onion producing state in the US and the only state that produces onions in both spring and summer the planting care and harvesting of onions will depend on the purpose of their Market Fresh onions are mainly grown for short periods of time and harvested by hand like this however for larger consumption purposes farmers will need to harvest by machine to ensure productivity and respond to the market quickly say goodbye to the farmers in the Onion Field Fields let's visit the potato fields in the US most potatoes are ready for Harvest in 70 to 100 days you see harvesting potatoes is as exciting as Excavating Nature's Treasures when the flowers begin to droop and fall farmers will begin to harvest in the past small farms would mainly Harvest potatoes by hand like this today though due to increased market demand farmers are switching to using Harvesters this machine lifs the potatoes off the ground then the machine will remove the stems leaves and impurities and in the end the results will look like this harvesting at the right stage prevents potatoes from remaining too long in the soil and increasing the risk of slug or pest attack besides the plants mentioned before tomatoes are are also one of the popular crops for farmers in the US because tomatoes are not only delicious but also relatively easy to grow and bring high value Farmers often choose tomato harvesting methods based on the fruit's ultimate use for example traditional manual harvesting is the best option for direct consumption or the production of canned whole tomatoes meanwhile harvesting and mechanical machines like this are usually reserved for the source and concentrate manufacturing industry because can products need large quantities but do not require high quality or Aesthetics goodbye tomato Gardens now let's explore a very special crop peanuts don't grow in trees they grow right underground peanuts have a relatively long growing season compared to many other crops taking 140 to 150 days to mature before they are ready to harvest firstly the farmer uses a digger along the peanut beds pulls up the peanut plants turns them upside down and puts them back in a row they will dry within a few days the farmer then uses another machine called a Shaker or pickup to separate the peanut shells from the rest of the plant with modern machine means farmers will wait until the peanuts are dry then use the machines to directly Harvest like this while about 10% of peanuts become next year's seeds about 80 to 90% of peanuts are sent to the sheller but before going to Market harvested peanuts are inspected and graded by the US Department of agricultures Agriculture marketing service to determine quality and value hello my friends today we will visit some agricultural lands in the US to discover how American farmers Harvest millions of pounds of agricultural products commercial lettuce production in the US is a multi-million dollar industry lettuce is often grown in areas with mild Winters and grow strongly in the states of California Arizona and Texas California alone accounts for about 80% of total lettuce production in the [Music] US lettuce can be harvested as soon as the leaves are large enough to eat usually about 4 to 6 weeks after planting the best time to pick lettuce is in the morning According to some lettuce Farmers this time of day is perfect because of the lettuce plants are not exposed to harsh sunlight besides the lettuce will be crispy and have higher water content after being harvested Lett uses will be arranged in bins like this the average lettuce yield per acre is 25,000 to 35,000 lettuce Growers in suitable climates can Harvest two to four crops each year when harvesting workers must make sure to leave the stem so the lettuce leaves do not fall off lettuce is typically harvested by a team of 20 to 30 workers who walk behind a conveyor belt they will select and C mature vegetable plants before placing them on the line at the other end of the the conveyor belt these workers are in charge of arranging lettuce into large plastic trays like this one next they will take the boxes of lettuce to a vacuum cooling facility to cool them down to 34° F before Distributing them to market for immigrant workers these jobs are really hard but they bring higher salaries than they can receive in their own country the supply of cheap immigrant labor makes many farms in the US reluctant to invest in labor saving Machinery of course sorting by eye in hand brings more advantages when producing lettuce because they are quite sensitive easily bruised and damaged no machine can find defects when harvesting like humans next we come to cherries one of the most luxurious fruits of summer in the US the 90-day cherry season yields about 400,000 to 500,000 lb of cherries each year Farmers with many years of experience share that if growing cherries is a difficult task then harvesting cherries can be considered a great feat cherries must be picked by hand and carefully to avoid damaging both the fruit and the tree injuries in this crop can next year's crop therefore more than half of the cost of producing cherries is in the harvesting stage Harvest Time and number of workers will depend on the area planted typically farms in the US need about 80 to 120 workers harvesting usually takes about 1 month at this Cherry Orchard the majority of workers are migrant workers in one day workers will start picking at 500 a.m. and they work continuously to fill 150 to 200 bins that means each worker will be responsible for picking about 580 lbs of cherries these farmers use ladders to reach high altitude cherries you can see from the time they pick to the time they pull them into the plastic tray they are very careful and gentle during the harvesting season packing facilities in the region operate almost nonstop here cherries are measured for hardness sweetness and classified according to size and appearance after this the Good fruits will be packaged and shipped similar to other flowering plants peaches need cold weather to bloom and bear fruit every year more than 1 billion pounds of peaches are grown in the US a peach takes about 4 to 5 months to mature and the average tree can produce more than 50 lbs of peaches in a season similar to harvesting cherries Peach Pickers also use ladders to pick fruits from high branches es Peach Pickers will place the peaches in a bag and when the bag is full they will transfer the fruit to another container each Farm normally needs about 20 to 40 Harvest workers Harvest Time varies depending on Peach variety but they usually reach maximum ripness in late June to early August the red color of peaches IND indicates ripeness another important sign is the wrinkled skin around the stem of the fruit when they see this farmers will begin [Music] harvesting we can now see workers working in the peach Fields their task is to choose the ripest fruit and remove the bruised and disease fruits from the orchard as you can see the entire harvesting and sorting process is carefully done by hand to ensure quality after trucks bring containers of fresh peaches to the processing facility workers pour the fruit into 36° F water to immediately halt the ripening process after soaking the peaches in an ice bath they'll move them from cold water onto a conveyor belt producing about 70,000 lb of peaches per hour now we come to a superfood born in the wild wild blueberries have a rich flavor and are rich in nutrients the fruit has flourished in Main's Badlands with nearly 500 Farmers managing across 36,000 Acres of commercial wild blueberry [Music] cultivation in 201 22 Main Farmers harvested 77.5 million pounds of wild blueberries Maine's harsh climate yields unique healthy wild blueberries that cannot be grown anywhere else wild blueberries are harvested from Late July to early September due to low Bush height and often Rocky terrain many wild blueberry farms cannot be harvested with traditional machinery and must be harvested by hand they pick each fruit in turn quickly and carefully to avoid crushing to save time machines like these are designed to harvest wild blueberries hand Harvesters use a rake to scoot the fruit out of the bush in an upward motion like this farmers will use mechanical Harvesters on flatter land hands these machines help reduce harvesting costs by up to 50% and are more efficient than raking by hand whether harvested by hand or by Machine wild blueberries are sorted cleaned and processed within hours of picking to ensure freshness if Main's succulent blueberries represent wildness then pumpkins are the fruit that symbolizes the changing seasons farmers who have grown pumpkins in Illinois for many years say the crop is vulnerable to extreme temperatures and rain too much rainfall can cause rot and even disease pumpkins are native to North America and are typically grown in late spring to early summer the crop is mainly grown in the northern region of the country they grow and develop strongly in hot and harsh conditions When You observe the pumpkin skin turning dark yellow and hard this is a sign that the pumpkin is ripe and ready to harvest pumpkin production is a labor intensive job every fall about 35 to 45 men on the farm Pick and Pack 400 Acres of pumpkins by hand during harvesting Farmers leave 3 to 4 in of fruit stem to increase storage time Some Farms choose to harvest by machines to save costs and Harvest Time typically pumpkins are ready to harvest in October the perfect time to do this is when the pumpkin Vines stop growing farmers will try to harvest pumpkins before heavy Frost finally let's explore the unique fruit that appears mainly on Thanksgiving Day this cranberry is native to North America growing primarily in the midwest Northeast and Pacific Northwest regions the United States is the world's leading producer of cranberries in 2022 American farmers harvested 40,000 Acres of cranberries yielding a total yield of nearly 8.6 7 million barrels it takes 3 to 5 years for a cranberry bed to begin commercial production the bogs were drained of irrigation water leaving behind layers of Pete where the Cranberries grew into a thick carpet that Harvesters and workers could walk through the harvest season for cranberries tends to last from midt to November these cranberries are picked by hand or a picker similar to a lawn mower cranberries are harvested in two different ways dry and wet however dry Harvest only accounts for a small proportion of the harvest season most cranberries will be harvested like this Cranberry Bogs are flooded as the fruit ripens the berries are then mechanically beaten so that they fall off the stem then then the cranberries float to the surface of the water at this time farmers will create a circle to skim the scum finally collecting it on a truck before taking it for processing here cranberries will go through a cleaning and packaging process before finally heading to [Music] Market hello my friends today we will visit some farms in the United States to see how American farmers Harvest millions of tons of vegetables and fruits first let's explore apple farms apples are one of the most valuable fruit crops in the United States according to the American Apple Association there are more than 72,000 farmers in 30 States growing apples commercially Washington leads the nation in apple production accounting for about 68% of us Apple production in 2022 Apple varieties require different growing and harvesting methods so labor costs associated with production also vary red delicious apples ripen evenly and are usually harvested in just one pass through the orchard that makes them the easiest and least expensive variety to harvest Apple Pickers need to climb apples in order to reach the high fruit on the ladder the Picker carefully places the apples in a bag or a bucket hung over his shoulder once full they will bring them down and pour them into barrels you see this is a difficult job that requires health and perseverance working with a ladder or uneven ground can be dangerous besides this workers have to spend up to onethird of their day moving and positioning the ladder instead of focusing on picking apples to solve this problem many Apple growers in Washington use platforms that are mechanically move between rows of trees and lift workers safely and quickly to fruit picking level harvesting by machine has the advantage of being able to harvest large quantities quickly the apples obtained will be of uniform quality however the disadvantage is that harvesting by Machine impacts the fruit strongly causing the apples to bruise easily to avoid bruising and ensure farmers can supply apples at Peak time times apples sold at the market are picked by hand therefore wages for apple picking workers are one of the largest costs for apple farms in the US accounting for up to one quer of production costs Harvest workers may be paid hourly but are often paid by piece in Washington in 2022 average prices ranged from 20 to $28 per barrel by increasing personal productivity workers can earn high salaries we can see the difficulties and time spent caring for the apple tree from when it was young until it achieved results like this that salary is completely worthy of the effort these workers put in after completing the harvesting process apples will be taken to the production factory for preliminary processing and packaging finally fresh apples will be displayed on Supermarket shelves and appear in Daily meals next we will go to The Vineyards grape Harvest Time usually starts 30 to 70 days after the fruit is set when it changes color from green to yellow or purple red in general in the northern hemisphere most great varieties ripen from August to November while in the southern hemisphere grapes will ripen from March to August determining the right time to harvest grapes is not easy environmental conditions soil type varieties and growing techniques play important roles in the quality of the final product farmers will harvest different types of grapes at different stages of maturity to achieve the desired result in most cases grapes are harvested by hand farmers use knives or scissors like this after cutting the whole bunch workers put it in a collection basket and move it to the next stage such as preliminary processing and preservation this mechanical harvesting method is used exclusively for wine grapes machines move through the grape beds and vibrate The Vines so that the grapes fall onto the conveyor belt once collected impurities are removed through a series of networks the amount of grapes collected will immediately be shipped to wineries we are now in the Strawberry Fields strawberry Harvesters are working hard under the hot sun very agile after picking they will immediately arrange the the strawberries neatly into plastic boxes this not only saves time but also prevents the fruit from being damaged after completing the picking and canning they quickly brought the boxes of strawberries to the Gathering Point here the strawberry owner will check the quantity and quality of the strawberries obtained in contrast to that harsh Sun strawberries grown with a dome system like this not only bring high yields but are also gentler at Harvest each year the amount of strawberries produced from farms across the US contributes to providing thousands of tons of fresh strawberries to the market just now if you saw the difficulty of the apple picking process oranges are also very similar orange production in 2022 total 7.7 million tons amongst them California is the state that accounts for 54% of the total us orange production and this is how Farmers Harvest Farmers climb ladders to pick oranges that grow near the tops of trees or high branches the bag was filled with oranges with some skillful steps walked down the stairs at high altitude these Farmers have to bear the weight of bags of oranges you see it is quite dangerous so all operations need to be quick and accurate after drinking water to regain strength this farmer will continue his work they don't have much time to rest and the orange garden still has lots of ripe fruit ready to harvest each person will wear a bag suitable for the number of oranges that they carry once the bag is full they will dump the oranges into a large bin at the same time they will remove branches and leaves from the box finally the oranges will arrive at the factory and be thoroughly processed to prepare for the market you may not know but the US is one of the largest blueberry producers in the world with an average output of about 700 million per year blueberry bushes can be found throughout the United States and farmers in 26 States produce blueberries commercially blueberries can be planted in spring or late fall in warmer climates blueberry season can begin as early as March and last until May this is an American Harvest where Farmers mainly Harvest by hand throughout this process farmers will be gentle from picking until they pour the blueberries into barrels like this this method is quite difficult but ensures the quality and Aesthetics of the fruit besides harvesting by hand at some Farms Farmers have invested in Machinery to make the harvesting process go faster twoy old blueberry bushes they will begin to bear fruit within a year or two however in some varieties full yield is achieved only after about 6 years therefore Farmers often grow many varieties of the same Farm to extend the harvest season these Farmers play a vital role in keeping blueberries fresh on the grocery store shelves throughout the year especially during the winter months the United States largest crop in terms of total production is corn much of which is grown in the region known as the Corn Belt this is a harvesting method suitable for large Fields like this the combines help farmers performed the corn harvesting process quickly the combine cuts down the corn plant and separates the kernels from the cob the kernels are transferred to the tank while the rest of the plants are returned to the field where they can fertilize the soil for the following year finally the harvested corn will be transported by truck and sent to the processing plants in the area the second largest crop grown in the US is soybeans like corn soybeans are primarily grown in Midwestern states similar to harvesting other crops in the US soybeans are harvested in the fall when they are mature as they mature their leaves will begin to turn yellow when soybean leaves turn brown and fall off their pods are exposed and that is a sign that the soybean field is ready for Harvest soybeans are harvested using combines the first part of the machine Harvest by cutting and removing their tree trunks and their bark they then transfer the harvested soybeans into into containers or large bags like this once the combine's tank is full Farmers dump the harvested soybeans into Trunks and take them to processing and storage facilities next we have onions they are the third largest vegetable grown in America they are popular with Farmers because of their adaptable properties from subtropical to Tropical regions onions can grow California is the largest onion producing state in the US and the only state that produces onions in both spring and summer the planting care and harvesting of onions will depend on the purpose of their Market Fresh onions are mainly grown for short periods of time and harvested by hand like this however for larger consumption purposes farmers will need to harvest by machine to ensure productivity and respond to the market quickly say goodbye to the farmers in the onion Fields let's visit the potato fields in the US most potatoes are ready for Harvest in 70 to 100 days you see harvesting potatoes is as exciting as Excavating Nature's Treasures when the flowers begin to droop and fall farmers will begin to harvest in the par small farms would mainly Harvest potatoes by hand like this today though due to increased market demand farmers are switching to using Harvesters this machine lifes the potatoes off the ground then the machine will remove the stems leaves and impurities and in the end the results will look like this harvesting at the right stage prevents potatoes from remaining too long in the soil and increasing the risk of slug or pest attack besides the plants mentioned before tomatoes are also one of the popular crops for farmers in the US because tomatoes are not only delicious but also relatively easy to grow and bring high value Farmers often choose tomato harvesting methods based on the fruit's ultimate use for example traditional manual harvesting is the best option for direct consumption or the production of canned whole tomatoes meanwhile harvesting and mechanical machines like this are usually reserved for the source and concentrate manufacturing industry because can products need large quantities but do not require high quality or Aesthetics goodbye tomato Gardens now let's explore a very special crop peanuts don't don't grow on trees they grow right underground peanuts have a relatively long growing season compared to many other crops taking 140 to 150 days to mature before they are ready to harvest firstly the farmer uses a digger along the peanut beds pulls up the peanut plants turns them upside down and puts them back in a row they will dry within a few days the the farmer then uses another machine called a Shaker or picker to separate the peanut shells from the rest of the plant with modern machines farmers will wait until the peanuts are dry then use the machines to directly Harvest like this while about 10% of peanuts become next year's seeds about 80 to 90% of peanuts are sent to the sheller but before going to Market harvested peanuts are in expected and graded by the US Department of agriculture's Agriculture marketing service to determine quality and value hello my friends today we will visit some agricultural lands in the US to discover how American farmers Harvest millions of pounds of agricultural products [Music] commercial lettuce production in the US is a multi-million dollar industry lettuce is often grown in areas with mild Winters and grows strongly in the states of California Arizona and Texas California alone accounts for about 80% of total lettuce production in the [Music] US lettuce can be harvested as soon as the leaves are large enough to eat usually about 4 to 6 weeks after planting the best time to pick lettuce is in the morning according to some lettuce Farmers this time of day is perfect because of the lettuce plants are not exposed to harsh sunlight besides the lettuce will be crispy and have higher water content after being harvested lettuces will be arranged in bins like this the average lettuce yield per acre is 25,000 to 35,000 lettuce growers in suitable climates can Harvest two to four crops each year when harvesting workers must make sure to leave the stem so the lettuce leaves do not fall off lettuce is typically harvested by a team of 20 to 30 workers who walk behind a conveyor built they will select and cut mature vegetable plants before placing them on the line at the other end of the conveyor belt these workers are in charge of arranging lettuce into large plastic trays like this one next they will take the boxes of lettuce to a vacuum cooling facility to cool them down to 34° fit before Distributing them to market for immigrant workers these jobs are really hard but they bring higher salaries than they can receive in their own country the supply of cheap immigrant labor makes many farms in the US reluctant to invest in labor saving Machinery of course sorting by eye in hand brings more advantages when producing lettuce because they are quite sensitive easily bruised and damaged no machine can find defects when harvesting like humans next we come to cherries one of the most luxurious fruits of summer in the US the 90-day cherry season yields about 400,000 to 500,000 lb of cherries each year Farmers with many years of experience share that if growing cherries is a difficult task then harvesting cherries can be considered a great feat cherries must be be picked by hand and carefully to avoid damaging both the fruit and the tree injuries in this crop can harm next year's crop therefore more than half of the cost of producing cherries is in the harvesting stage Harvest Time and number of workers will depend on the area planted typically farms in the US need about 80 to 120 workers harvesting usually takes about one month at this Cherry Orchard the majority of workers are migrant workers in one day workers will start picking at 500 a.m. and they work continuously till fill 150 to 200 bins that means each worker will be responsible for picking about 580 lbs of cherries these farmers use ladders to reach high altitude cherries you can see from the time they pick to the time they pull them into the plastic tray they are very careful and gentle during the harvesting season packing facilities in the region operate almost nonstop here cherries are measured for hardness sweetness and classified according to size and appearance after this the Good fruits will be packaged and shipped similar to other flowering plants peaches need cold weather to bloom and bear fruit every year more than 1 billion pounds of peaches are grown in the US a peach takes about 4 to 5 months to mature and the average tree can produce more than 50 PBS of peaches in a season similar to harvesting cherries Peach Pickers also use ladders to pick fruits from high branches Peach Pickers will place the peaches in a bag and when the bag is full they will transfer the fruit to another container each Farm normally needs about 20 to 40 Harvest workers Harvest Time varies depending on Peach variety but they usually reach maximum ripness in late June to early August the red color of peaches indicates ripeness another important sign is the wrinkled skin around the stem of the fruit when they see this farmers will begin [Music] harvesting we can now see workers working in the peach Fields their task is to choose the ripest fruit and remove the bruised and diseased fruits from the orchard as you can see the entire harvesting and sorting process is carefully done by hand to ensure quality after trunks bring containers of fresh peaches to the processing facility workers pour the fruit into 36° F water to immediately help the ripening process after soaking the peaches in an bath they'll move them from cold water onto a conveyor belt producing about 70,000 lb of peaches per hour now we come to a superfood born in the wild wild blueberries have a rich flavor and are rich in nutrients the fruit has flourished in Main's Badlands with nearly 500 Farmers managing across 36,000 Acres of commercial wild blueberry [Music] cultivation in 2022 main Farmers harvested 77.5 million pounds of wild blueberries Main's harsh climate yields unique healthy wild blueberries that cannot be grown anywhere else wild blueberries are harvested from Late July to early September due to low Bush height and often Rocky terrain many wild blueberry farms cannot be harvested with traditional machinery and must be harvested by hand they pick each fruit in turn quickly and carefully to avoid crushing to save time machines like these are designed to harvest wild blueberries hand Harvesters use a rake to scoot the fruit out of the bush in an upward motion like this farmers will use mechanical Harvesters on flatter lands these machines help reduce harvesting costs by up to 50% and are more efficient than raking by hand whether harvested by hand or by Machine wild blueberries are sorted cleaned and processed within hours of picking to ensure freshness if Main's succulent blueberries represent wildness then pumpkins are the fruit that symbolizes the changing seasons farmers who have grown pumpkins in Illinois for many years say the crop is vulnerable to extreme temperatures and rain too much rainfall can cause rot and even disease pumpkins are native to North America and are typically grown in late late spring to early summer the crop is mainly grown in the northern region of the country they grow and develop strongly in hot and harsh conditions When You observe the pumpkin skin turning dark yellow and hard this is a sign that the pumpkin is ripe and ready to harvest pumpkin production is a labor intensive job every fall about 35 to 45 men on the farm pck can pack 400 Acres of pumpkins by hand during harvesting Farmers leave three to 4 in of fruit stem to increase storage time Some Farms choose to harvest by machines to save costs and Harvest Time typically pumpkins are ready to harvest in October the perfect time to do this is when the pumpkin Vines stop growing farmers will try to Harvest pumpkins before heavy Frost finally let's explore the unique fruit that appears mainly on Thanksgiving Day this cranberry is native to North America growing primarily in the midwest Northeast and Pacific Northwest regions the United States is the world's leading producer of cranberries in 2020 2 American farmers harvested 40,000 Acres of cranberries yielding a total yield of nearly 8.7 million barrels it takes 3 to 5 years for a cranberry bed to begin commercial production the bogs were drained of irrigation water leaving behind layers of Pete where the cranber grew into a thick carpet that Harvesters and workers could walk through the harvest season for cranberries tends to last from mid-september to November these cranberries are picked by hand or a picker similar to a lawn mower cranberries are harvested in two different ways dry and wet however dry Harvest only accounts for a small proportion of the harvest season most cranberries will be harvested like this cranberry bogs are flooded as the fruit ripens the berries are then mechanically beaten so that they fall off the stem then the cranberries float to the surface of the water at this time farmers will create a circle to skim the scum finally collecting it on a truck before taking it for processing here cranberries will go through a cleaning and packaging process before finally heading to Market
