OUR COVID RESPONSE CALL NOW: (509) 689-3424 FAMILY TRADITIONS GEBBERS WAY FRESH FRUIT SALES CONTACT US GEBBERS WAY SUPERIOR GROWING CONDITIONS To grow consistently fresh, highest quality fruit, we begin at the beginning where and when the growth happens – in the orchards. After choosing the ideal geographic location, Gebbers Farms agricultural engineers sculpt the land to make it even more perfect for growing fruit. Gebbers Farms orchards are very deliberately designed to provide the most efficient drainage, take greatest advantage of the angle of seasonal sunlight, utilize optimal wind direction and frost control, and to include state-of-the-art irrigation systems and maximum access for equipment and harvesting crews. All of this combines to work with nature, every day of every year to help each of our crops thrive from seed to harvest FOOD SAFETY Food Safety plays an important role at Gebbers Farms. To address Food Safety issues, a separate Food Safety Department was formed in 2008 with the express purpose of developing and implementing standardized and accepted food safety programs and procedures for all company operations. GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative) Certified Programs are in place at Gebbers Farms for all orchard and warehouse operations, and all are audited on an annual basis by third party independent auditing firms. These programs include: WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS – CERTIFICATIONS SQF Code, Edition 7 (Safe Quality Foods) The SQF Code, Ed. 7 meets the needs of suppliers in the food industry through an internationally recognized certification system, featuring an emphasis on the systematic application of HACCP for control of food quality hazards as well as food safety. The implementation of an SQF management system addresses a buyer’s food safety and quality requirements and provides the solution for businesses supplying local and global food markets. USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) WSDA (Washington State Department of Agriculture) Good Handling Practices Certification. This program incorporates and reviews food safety procedures in Packing House Facilities, Storage and Transportation activities, and Preventative Food Defense Procedures. ORCHARD OPERATIONS – CERTIFICATIONS GlobalG.A.P. – Version 4 – Apples, Cherries, and Pears The GlobalGap program is an on-farm food safety standard that covers the certification of the entire agricultural production process. Annual audits confirm that the farming practices used by the farm comply with Good Agricultural Practices as set forth in the GlobalG.A.P. standards. Both scheduled and unannounced audits are included in the program. USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) WSDA (Washington State Department of Agriculture) Produce GAP’s Harmonized Food Safety Standard This program incorporates and reviews food safety procedures followed on the farm for the production of Apples, Pears, and Cherries. Special attention is given to Field Operations and Harvesting. © 2020 Gebbers Farms | Links | Videos | Privacy Policy