About Us

Arrowhead Agriculture is a proudly family-owned enterprise founded by Levi Gill and Hannah Gill. Our company’s mission is to first and foremost strive for customer satisfaction in everything we do, from our orchard removals down in the valley to our shaded fuel breaks high up in the mountains. Having homesteaded around 150 years ago in what is now known as the town of Exeter, our family has seen firsthand the sheer growth of California’s Agriculture and Forestry as a whole. Being the 5th generation working in the agriculture industry, we plan to keep the legacy alive through Arrowhead Agriculture.

What makes us unique?

Years back, we saw the efficiency and power of forestry equipment firsthand. This sparked an idea that these high-horsepower machines could thrive in the agriculture industry. We have spent years perfecting and customizing our masticators into something that has never been seen here in the Central Valley. We pride ourselves for pioneering a new way to remove orchards and vineyards by way of high-horsepower mastication.

Formerly known as “AFM”

If you are looking for Arrowhead Forestry Mulching (AFM) you have come to the right place, however, since 2021 we are now known as Arrowhead Agriculture to better align with our Agriculture & Forestry industry as a whole.

Same services, same ownership, same location – just a new name!

Arrowhead Ag in the Community

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Agriculture Services

Our Agriculture side focuses on Orchard Removal and Vineyard Removal by mastication (Orchard Recycling) for growers located in the Central Valley. In addition, we offer field & pasture reclamation for Ranchers and Landowners. Our high horsepower equipment replaces the need for burn permits, tub grinders, and spreading.

Click here our complete list of Agriculture Services.

Benefits of Our Agricultural Processes:

  1. Enhanced Efficiency: Experience orchard clearing up to 5 times faster than competitors due to our streamlined approach. By minimizing tree contact to 1-2 times, we expedite the process while achieving the same exceptional results that may require up to 5 encounters with other methods.

  2. Superior Cutting Technology: Our masticator heads feature carbide steel cutting-teeth, ensuring superior biomass reduction. This technology delivers fast, efficient, and cost-effective clearing of trees and brush, optimizing productivity for our clients.

  3. Compliance and Reimbursement Opportunities: Rest assured, our Orchard Removal and Vineyard Removal process is both CARB-approved and qualifies for reimbursement through the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District's grant program. Eligible growers stand to receive reimbursement of up to $600 per acre for orchards, $800 for cane-pruned vineyards, and $1,300 for cordon-pruned vineyards, with an additional $100 per acre available for small growers.

  4. Sustainable Solution for Ag-Burn Permits: With changes to regulations prohibiting Ag-Burn Permits in California effective January 1, 2025, we offer a viable solution to this challenge. Our methods provide an alternative that ensures compliance while effectively managing vegetation.

Forestry Services

Our Forestry side focuses on Forestry Mulching projects such as Shaded Fuel Breaks, Brush Removal, Right-of-Way Clearing (R.O.W.) Clearing for Government agencies, serving both CAL Fire & the U.S.F.S., in the Central California mountain ranges. In addition, we offer Commercial and Private land-owners with services such as Defensible Space Clearing for Wildfires, Viewscape Clearing and Site Preparation.

Click here our complete list of Forestry Services.


Advantages of Our Forestry Practices:

  1. Enhanced Cost Efficiency: By employing a single expert operator, we optimize efficiency and lower costs for land clearing projects, ensuring maximum value for our clients.

  2. Extensive Fire Management Expertise: With a combined experience of over 20 years in wildland firefighting and fire clearance alongside CAL Fire, our team brings unparalleled proficiency to fire clearance operations, meeting rigorous Federal and State standards with precision.

  3. Deep-rooted Ranching Heritage: Benefit from the insights of a fifth-generation cattle rancher hailing from the Sierra Nevada foothills and mountains, providing invaluable knowledge for land management strategies tailored to these unique terrains.

  4. Superior Equipment Proficiency: With unmatched expertise in equipment operation tailored for both ranching and fire safety applications, we deliver top-tier performance and reliability in every project we undertake.

  5. Financial Support Opportunities: Through the NRCS Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), agricultural producers and non-industrial forest managers can access financial and technical assistance to leverage our specialized mastication services, facilitating sustainable land management practices.