The Fruit Company

The Fruit Company, located in Hood River Oregon, has been using Biodiesel since April 2005. We offer orchard tours mid-April through mid-October. In the past, we have fueled our tractor pulled tram with diesel. This is the first year we have used Biodiesel. The mixture we use is 99% Biodiesel and 1% petroleum diesel. We started using it to eliminate diesel fumes from our tours and to better accommodate our tour groups. Each passenger that rides The Fruit Company Express becomes aware of the fact that we are using this fuel. It is included in our tour script. We find that some passengers are already aware of Biodiesel and exceedingly happy about the fact they are getting an up close and personal look at how Biodiesel actually is used and that it is being used. We have had on occasion the whole tour train bolster out in clapping. It is amazing to me how well the tractor runs, just the same as last year when we were using diesel.we have noticed no drop in performance. There are some who ride the tram who have never heard of this product and they are quite interested in learning more. We get many questions. We also have handouts on Biodiesel which include more information. We are very proud to announce that we are using Biodiesel. It is also a fun way to start the tour. We let them know, that if they start getting hungry for French fries during the tour, not to worry because it is just the tractor! Thank you for creating such a wonderful product, that is not only better for the environment but also very user friendly and supportive of US Agricultural Goods. We have had nothing but good experiences from your product and look forward to using Biodiesel for many more years.

- Scott Webster & Addison Webster,
3rd generation orchardists & Co-Founders of The Fruit Comapany, Inc.