Custom Almond
Harvesting Services
Full-service shaking, sweeping, and pickup -- one of the cleanest, most timely harvest operations in the Central Valley.
When it's time to harvest, every hour counts. Custom Farm Services has been running custom almond harvesting operations since our earliest days -- it was one of the first services we ever offered, and after more than 50 years, we've built a team and a reputation that Central Valley growers rely on season after season. Our crew delivers one of the cleanest and most timely full-harvest services in the region, because we understand what's at stake when the crop is ready to come off the tree.
"When it's time to go, we go. We know it's a race to get everything done when it needs to be done -- and get it done correctly."
Our Harvesting Process
A complete, coordinated field operation -- from the first shake to final pickup:
Shaking
Harvest begins with precision shaking to bring the crop down efficiently while minimizing damage to your trees. Our side-mount bullet shakers are purpose-built for orchard work, delivering consistent performance row after row.
Sweeping
Once the crop is on the ground, our sweeping crews move in quickly to windrow the product for pickup. With seven sweepers in our fleet, we have the capacity to keep pace with large-acreage operations and tight harvest windows.
Stick Removal
Clean product starts in the field. Our dedicated stick removal equipment processes windrows before harvesting to reduce debris, improve huller efficiency downstream, and protect the quality of your crop.
Harvesting & Pickup
Our harvesters move through your orchard with experienced operators at the controls, picking up product cleanly and getting it to the next stage of processing without unnecessary delay or loss.
Our Equipment Fleet
Custom Farm Services maintains a full fleet of well-serviced, commercial-grade harvest equipment built for California almond orchards:
3 Orchard Rite Bullet Shakers
Reliable, efficient side-mount bullet shakers built for the demands of California almond orchards -- consistent shaking with minimal stress on your trees.
7 Flory 7455 Sweepers
High-capacity Flory sweepers that keep operations moving on schedule, windrowing product quickly across large-acreage blocks.
1 Stick X Removal Machine
Dedicated stick and debris removal to clean windrows before harvest -- improving product quality and protecting downstream huller efficiency.
Flory 7480 & PTO 48 Harvesters
Two Flory 7480 harvesters built for volume and clean operation, plus a Flory PTO 48 for versatile pickup across varied orchard configurations.
This fleet gives us the capacity to handle operations of all sizes and the redundancy to keep your harvest on track even if conditions get challenging.
Experienced Operators, Consistent Results
Equipment is only as good as the people running it. Many of our operators have been with Custom Farm Services for over a decade. They know these machines inside and out, they know how to read orchard conditions, and they know how to deliver the kind of clean, efficient harvest that protects your bottom line. When you hire CFS, you're not getting a rotating crew of unfamiliar faces -- you're getting a seasoned team that takes pride in doing the job right.
Why Growers Choose CFS for Harvest
Full-service operation -- shaking, sweeping, stick removal, and harvesting from one team, one call.
Speed when it matters -- we mobilize fast and work efficiently because we know the harvest window doesn't wait.
Clean product -- our process and equipment are dialed in to deliver some of the cleanest field-run product in the area.
Experienced crew -- operators with 10+ years on the job, not seasonal temps learning on your trees.
Seamless huller integration -- pair harvest with our Ballico hulling and shelling facility for a true field-to-processor pipeline.
4th generation family operation -- established in 1969, we've been doing this a long time and plan to keep doing it right.
Get on the Harvest Schedule
Harvest season moves fast. Reach out to line up a proven crew before the crop is ready. We respond within 24 hours.
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What Our Clients Say
Trusted by growers across the Central Valley
"Custom Farm Services did an outstanding job removing our old almond orchard. The crew was professional, efficient, and left the field clean and ready for replanting. They handled everything from pushing to grinding and even coordinated the chip hauling. Highly recommend them to any grower in the Valley."
Dante Rojas
Ballico, CA
"We've used Custom Farm Services for three separate orchard removals over the past five years. Each time, they showed up on time, worked quickly, and delivered exactly what they promised. They also helped us navigate the Air District grant paperwork, which saved us a significant amount. These guys know what they're doing."
Kuldip Dola
Livingston, CA
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about custom almond harvesting in the Central Valley
How far in advance should I schedule harvest services?
Do you offer full-service harvest or can I hire individual operations?
What size orchards do you service?
How do you maintain product quality during harvest?
Can you coordinate harvest with hulling and shelling?
What happens if weather or conditions delay harvest?
Get Your Harvest on the Schedule
Harvest season moves fast. Make sure you've got a proven team lined up before the crop is ready.