Tommy, We've stayed away from ladders. We pick the tops for grading and leave the lower part of the tree for PYO. It's worked pretty well for us. John Lyman Lyman Orchards Middlefield, CT
________________________________ From: apple-crop@virtualorchard.net [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tommy and Sandy Sent: Sunday, July 06, 2008 2:45 AM To: Apple-Crop Subject: Apple-Crop: ladders in pick your own We are allowing people to pick their own apples for the last couple of years. We didn't start out as a pick your own orchard and we have larger trees, 111, 7, and some larger 26's. In the past we have not allowed ladders or climbing trees. I was wondering if any other pick your own orchards allowed ladders either supplying them to people or allowing them to bring their own. Also if ladders are allowed how much more insurance do you have to carry. Has anyone had any bad claims because of ladders. Thanks for responding. Tommy Bruguiere Dickie Bros. Orchard Roseland, Va
