Saturday, September 27, 2008

Cactus Farming

Cactus Farming around Los Loreles, MX

Throughout the countryside here farmers earn their living from growing cactus. A lot of the crop is exported to the far east. The photos here give some idea (I hope ) of the growing and harvesting of Cacti.

Broad view of Cactus Farm Area, A Cactus Field and A Harvester Gathering
 



 

 




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A weighing and packaging station and loading platform. These small trucks haul out to the nearest highway where the cargo is transferred to a refrigerated semi.

 
 
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