Apple orchard harvest: From farm to plate, Champlain Valley Vermont

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Early morning tractor ride to pick in the orchard.
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Early autumn mist rising in Vermont's  agricultural Addison County.
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Sun is up on the PYO area of the orchard.
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Last sun for ripening
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Gently placed in bins from each pickers cradled basket.
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Rest
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Coming in from the orchard, delivery to packing.
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Apple bath to conveyor belt for selection.
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Each piece of fruit is chosen for quality and boxed for shipment.
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Call home at the end of the day
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Trees empty, harvest done
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Distribution time
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This is a place holder for an image in a store
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