Not a day goes by that the farming operation is not utilizing tools and equipment to get the job done. Through out the 5 generations of Apple farming here at Mt. Ridge, we have trialed and testing hundereds of different brands and companies. We were fortunate enough to pair up with Stockade several years ago to test and sample their product.
" Three years ago, the Slaybaughs a Stockade ST400i cordless power stapling tool. “It took about five minutes to know it was what we wanted. Using the ST400i tool I would say we are saving between 100 to 200% of labor costs compared to hammering by hand.”
Steve, Blake and David Slaybaugh featuring one of Stockade ST400i cordless power stapling tool.
"You have to be moving with technology or you are going to be left behind. You've got to be using it, and not be afraid of it or you are not going to be in business."
Mt. Ridge will continue to work and partner with brands that are for the future of farming. Finding ways to improve productivity, get the job done safety and create an ease of use for our team is always the goal.
The future of farming is in progressing to high density orchards and with that comes lots of tools, equipment and time. Here at Mt. Ridge we look to the future of progressive changes not only in the planting of the orchards but the tools and equipment that helps us along the way.
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