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Orchard Ladder Plans #892285

Asked February 04, 2025, 2:42 PM EST

Looking for a copy of an orchard ladder plan. One had previously been available through one of MSU’s older videos. I’d like to make one for use around my home. Thank you.

Alcona County Michigan

Expert Response

Hello,

We no longer have a recommended plan for making orchard ladders. A Minnesota Extension publication on ladder safety rightly points out that orchard ladders are not general purpose and should only be used for tree harvesting and pruning tasks.

An Ask Extension Expert Replied February 04, 2025, 3:56 PM EST

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