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Local Farms Pivot to Sunflowers and Sweet Potatoes After Apple Crop Failure

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 16
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What happened

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Spring frosts decimated many mid-Atlantic fruit tree harvests, including apples, throughout the region. In response, local farms are pivoting their fall activities to include sunflowers, sweet potatoes, pumpkins, and popcorn.

From inquirer.com

Why it matters

Some supportBrind's analysis of the reports

The crop failures require local agricultural businesses to change their seasonal planting strategies and market offerings. This shift affects the availability of traditional fall crops for local harvest events.

From inquirer.com

Who's involved

  • LansdaleLocation where local farms are adapting to crop failures.
  • Elkins ParkLocation where local farms are adapting to crop failures.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Elkins ParkSpeculative

    The farm's pivot to heat-tolerant crops might affect its revenue from traditional fall harvests.

Possible ripples

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The entities involved

  • Lansdale

    borough in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

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  • Elkins Park

    unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

    Nothing else this week.

Coverage

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