Case Study
Jason Linman
Family Tree Farms
Family Tree is a family-owned farming operation located in Reedley, CA. Family Tree has been using DropControl for 3 years on 900 acres of blueberries, stone fruit, and citrus. Specifically, DropControl is currently operating 80 acres of blueberries across two Family Tree ranches. Jason Linman, Irrigation and Fertility Specialist at Family Tree Farms, uses DropControl to manage and schedule their fertigations. He has seen significant results in overall yield, uniformity, and savings on labor.
Blueberries, stone fruit, and citrus
900 acres
DropControl
We [Family Tree] have seen an increase in yield, uniformity of all the blocks, and increase in time savings.
Details:
- Pulse irrigation 3 times/day per zone, all including 3 types of fertilizers.
- Controlling 11 different zones, while scheduling 10 different fertilizers over multiple varieties.
- This is the 3rd item
Details:
- Save on labor costs.Overall health and uniformity of the plants.
- Ease of fertigation.
- Ability to set irrigation and fertilizer schedules ahead of time.
Results
- Increased yield of fruit.
- Savings on labor with the ability to schedule every action remotely.
- Overall uniformity of the plants has improved.
