Pennsylvania Fruit Grower Receives State Aid After Crop Freeze
What happened
A fruit grower operates Boyer Orchards in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. The operation experienced a severe decline in its apple crop due to an early freeze that occurred between April 1st and April 21st of this year. The expected yield of 200,000 bushels from 300 acres was reduced by 70 percent. The grower has applied for and received state disaster aid available to fruit growers affected by the crop damage.
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Why it matters
The state of Pennsylvania offers disaster assistance to help compensate for crop losses suffered by fruit growers. The grower is currently selling the remaining apples in the Cortland market, where sales have been brisk. The aid package details are still pending confirmation.
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Who's involved
- PennsylvaniaThe state providing disaster aid for agricultural losses.
- Bedford CountyThe county where the affected fruit grower operates.
- CortlandThe city where the remaining apple sales are taking place.
- Pennsylvania Department of AgricultureThe state agency responsible for administering disaster relief for fruit growers.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- CortlandSpeculative
The local economy in Cortland could benefit from the brisk sales volume of the remaining produce.
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The entities involved
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Pennsylvania
state of the United States of America
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Bedford County
county in Pennsylvania, United States
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Cortland
city in New York, USA
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