Superfresh Growers® Dave Gleason Discusses Water Reservoirs and Cascadian Snowpack in Orchard Update


Wed. February 14th, 2024 - by Anne Allen

YAKIMA, WA - Superfresh Growers® once again brings us insights into its operations through its Orchard Update. In this update, Dave Gleason, the company’s Horticulturist and Proprietary Variety Developer, discusses the transition to high-density orchard systems for efficiency and safety.

Dave Gleason, Horticulturist, Superfresh Growers®Gleason emphasizes the importance of water management in Superfresh Growers’ arid region, highlighting the need to monitor river flows and reservoir levels. Despite nature's unpredictability, Gleason encourages appreciation for its beauty and resilience. Looking at the landscapes that Superfresh Growers encounters every day, it’s not hard to see why.

In the update, Gleason talks about water management and focuses on how the issue of water scarcity is a significant concern. In conjunction with the United States Bureau of Reclamation, Superfresh Growers focuses on environmental stewardship, while also balancing the need to sustain crops.

In this update, Dave Gleason, the company’s Horticulturist and Proprietary Variety Developer, discusses the transition to high-density orchard systems for efficiency and safety

Gleason details the importance of monitoring river flows, reservoir levels, and snowpack data to sustain the company’s crops amid unpredictable weather patterns.

While nature's whims are outside of our control, Gleason is known for encouraging us to embrace the beauty of its fluctuations. As Superfresh Growers continues to innovate, Dave suggests to viewers that they cherish the resilience and diversity of the natural world, finding solace and inspiration amid its ever-changing wonders.

Lessons to take to heart in this ever-shifting world.

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