Pinebloom Farms
In the blueberry industry, labor is our single greatest pressure point. With harvest relying almost entirely on manual labor, we face a difficult reality: inflation drives up our operational costs and wage rates, yet the market price for berries hasn't risen enough to bridge that gap.
The Harvy 500 changes that equation. A single machine creates the output of 50 to 80 laborers with just one operator. Because the system is autonomous, the operator isn't just driving—they are harvesting. They can walk alongside the unit, inspecting the fruit coming off the bush and making real-time adjustments for maximum efficiency.
This technology delivers the ROI we need to survive rising costs, but more importantly, it meets the market's demand for quality. With the Harvy, we can machine-pick and send premium fruit to the fresh market.
Sam Gray, Jr., Farm Manager, Pinebloom Farms
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