ORCHARD-RITE, LTD.

Farming > Agriculture

Growing up in rural Washington, co-founder Daryl Hill noticed how frost can damage an entire crop and jeopardize the farmers in his community. Hill wanted to create something to help these farmers and allow their businesses to thrive.

It was a time of trial and error and in 1967, the company began making oil-fired orchard heaters. Rising petroleum prices soon made the heaters an expensive option for frost protection. This did not temper Hill’s determination to help his community and he went to work developing a solution.

Hill’s family can recall measuring cups mysteriously disappearing from the kitchen only to be found in the shop where he meticulously hand-cut the first Orchard-Rite blades. Five years later, Orchard-Rite started selling wind machines, the industry’s most effective way to curb the damaging effects of frost.

The company grew and in 1990 Orchard-Rite addressed another need in the ag industry – a practical and effective way to remove nuts from trees. Orchard-Rite’s innovative design and sound engineering practices produced a shaker of unparalleled quality and dependability.

For over 50 years, we have been dedicated to serving you by listening to your needs, producing premier products, and providing superior service. We will continue this mission for the next 50 years and beyond.

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