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About Paramount Farms
Started in 1956 by Robert L. Berard (Hatch), and now with his son Robert J. Berard (Bob), Paramount Farms, Inc. has always been progressive in adopting proven, new technology. In the early days, Paramount Farms was one of the first farms in the area to use irrigation. Now, our irrigation is computer controlled from our office. We utilize satellite imagery systems that track grids of production land to analyze fertility and disease problems. We have technical employees that can design, build and revise equipment such as laser installed tile drainage systems. The list of new technical tools at our disposal continues to grow. The Farm is now using rubber track type tractors to reduce soil compaction and reduce slippage. These tractors, along with larger, more efficient planting and tillage machinery, allow us to do a more precise job than ever before, cover more acres per day, and adds productivity to the entire farm. Harvest is a busy season starting in mid-summer with peas and beans, then sweet corn and potatoes into early October. We harvest 36 rows of potatoes in a pass, covering up to 175 acres and storing about 60,000 cwt each day. Our storage capacity is 1.4 million cwt. Fully 50% of this is a state of the art storage facility. It is capable of storing potatoes up to nine months by electronically and automatically controlling air flow, humidity, and fresh air intake. We have two grading sheds that are also state of the art, one for reds and one for chip stock. By using DC power inverters, machinery can be started slowly and adjusted to any speed necessary to ensure an even distribution for grading and a consistent flow. Most all of our machinery is built in-house. |
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