General Profile

Ralph and Cheryl BroetjeRalph and Cheryl Broetje

Broetje Orchards is unique in the apple growing and packing industry because we are founded on the belief that faith and business can be incorporated in a single mission.

The Broetje Orchards brand—FirstFruits of Washington—refers to a Biblical festival during which the people offered the first and best of their harvests to God in the knowledge that they were dependent on God for their survival and blessings.

Likewise, we offer our first fruits—in the form of profits—to help people and communities around the world, and as recognition of God’s role in the success of our business.

Broetje Orchards is committed to a “servant leadership” model to guide its activities. It means that our business goals are not separated from our spiritual values. Broetje Orchards is committed to caring for those who work in our business and for those in need around the world.

Each year we donate approximately 75% of our profits to local, domestic, and international projects through our Vista Hermosa Foundation and carry out our model of business through affiliated businesses and ministries that we have created over the years. We believe that this ethical foundation is the primary reason for our company’s business success.