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Centennial Fruit
1464 Wilson
Conklin, MI 49403

We are Centennial fruit farm located in Ottawa County just 20 minutes from Grand Rapids. We have been in business for over 100 years. Centennial FruitWe grow a variety of apples and also peaches, cherries and plums. Our trees are average size (as shown in a photo), with very few large trees. Our farm employs 70 workers. Most of our work is picking and some general labor. We pay a competitive piece rate (average $12.00 a Bin) with minimum wage guarantee. We harvest peaches from August thru September then apples from September thru October. Our packing shed runs from August 15th thru the first of May.

We provide free approved housing when working on the farm. We have 20 units available. The houses are very new with nice clean showers and coin operated washers and dryers. We house families and singles. We also have a migrant childcare program that runs from June thru October located in town.

We are looking for experienced help and good workers where we can build a good working relationship. We also provide bonuses for qualified workers.

If interested contact:

Olivia Alvarado
E Mail: AlvaradoO@michigan.gov
Voice: (616) 887-2508
or
Lena Castaneda
E Mail: CastanedaL1@michigan.gov
Voice: (616) 887-2589

Fax:(616) 887-2791

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