Schuylkill County Apple Festival Canceled Due to Frost and Rising Costs
What happened
The annual Apple Festival, held by St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church in Schuylkill County, has been canceled due to the impacts of crop-killing frost this past spring. The frost wiped out most of the apples needed for festival products like pies, cider, and butter. Event leaders noted that the price of needed apples had risen to $40 per bushel, and processing-grade apples were up to $30 per bushel, both being double the normal cost.
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Why it matters
The cancellation affects the festival's ability to raise funds for the church's charitable program, the People Fund. This fund relies on proceeds from the festival to assist parishioners facing financial difficulties.
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Who's involved
- Schuylkill CountyLocation of the canceled annual Apple Festival
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.
- Schuylkill CountySpeculative
The local agricultural sector in Schuylkill County might feel the impact of severe price hikes and supply shortages.
- PennsylvaniaSpeculative
The broader agricultural sector of Pennsylvania might face challenges due to frost damage and supply chain issues.
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