Cherry Hill Orchards
Coverage of Cherry Hill Orchards in the Nexus archive.
- Some Pa. apple growers to receive additional federal assistance after devastating April freeze
Pennsylvania apple growers impacted by a late-April freeze will receive expanded federal relief, including the ability to finalize crop insurance claims early. The USDA aims to provide flexibility for harvest and marketing decisions, supported by state officials and agricultural leaders.
- Central Pa. fruit farmers cope with damaged crops from April freeze
Central Pennsylvania fruit farmers, including Hollabaugh Bros. and Cherry Hill Orchards, are coping with significant crop losses from a late April freeze. The freeze caused total or partial losses for apricots, plums, apples, and peaches, with estimated state-wide specialty crop losses at $200 million. Farmers are relying on alternative revenue streams like retail sales, events, and pick-your-own activities while awaiting potential government aid.
- Rollins signs disaster declaration to provide relief for Pa. fruit growers following freeze
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins signed a disaster declaration for 17 Pennsylvania counties to provide emergency loans for fruit growers affected by a late spring freeze. The freeze damaged apple, peach, and pear orchards, prompting federal aid to help farmers recover through USDA programs.