06/05/2026
Sharing an article on the devastating effects of the April freeze on the tree fruit industry across the region. Some of our local farmers have been hit--lost their whole crop of peaches and cherries.
Please continue to support our local farmers and shop our markets in these hard times.
https://www.psu.edu/news/agricultural-sciences/story/pennsylvania-fruit-growers-face-catastrophic-losses-after-historic?utm_audience=External&utm_source=newswire&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Penn%20State%20Today&utm_content=06-04-2026-21-00&utm_term=TopStories%20-%202
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Across Pennsylvania, fruit growers are facing catastrophic losses after repeated swings between warm spring temperatures and hard freezes damaged crops already pushed into bloom. As growers assess the damage, Penn State Extension educators are providing on-farm consultations, management guidance and...