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Why did we choose this life?
Mike and Rebecca break down how they got into cherry farming, why they chose to call Cromwell their home, and how they ended up growing Electric Cherries.
A couple of mates
When Mike bought the the land and decided to plant the cherry trees, he new that this would be a big project and would need some help with the project.
Mike picked up the phone to his school friend Euan, "What do you know about growing cherries?", he asked. "Nothing!" he replied. So of course he was the obvious choice to make him his business partner and orchard manager.
After seeking the support of local consultants they set about planting out the 9,300 trees on the orchard. After a lot of learning they are now leaders in electric farming in the world.
Getting you your cherries
Rebecca and Rachel keep the ship sailing smoothly at Forest Lodge Orchard. Running the accounts, organising events, managing orders and deliveries.
When they're not busy at the orchard or in the office, they are super-mums of the Electric Cherry family. They're spending time with their kids, whether it's playing outside, helping with school stuff, or hanging out on the orchard.
Our History
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Forest Lodge Founded
Golf Cart Purchased
Electric Frost Fans
Nets Installed
STIHL Partnership
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Tractor Delivery
Electric Foilage Sprayer Completed
New Batteries Commisioned
Electric Hilux Conversion Almost Complete
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Ground Broken
Solar Installed
Electric Mower
Southern Lens Profile
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NZ0 Certification
Monarch Open Day
Commercial Harvest
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Electric Cherry Brand Launched
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5,700 Trees Planted
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Kootenay Trees Planted
Exporting Power
Rainier Planted
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First Export Crop
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Country Calendar
Partnering with Panasonic & Think Solar: New Solar Array
Electric Cherry Juice
Discover updates from the team about everything farm life.
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