It's with much regret and much frustration that I tell you we won't have an apple crop this year. What started out as a promising year never came to fruition.
I can tell you what the "Experts" are saying:
The winter was too harsh.
The spring was too wet.
The spring was too hot.
The late cold snap stunted the fruits.
The excessive wind interfered with pollination.
June Drop.
No matter the reason, the results are the same: little to no fruit.
In talking to farming friends, I hear the same lament from most all of them. No apples. Farmer S has one variety. Farmer R has two varieties, assuming they develop past walnut-size in the coming months.
I intend to key a sharp eye on the orchard, and in the unlikely event that a late crop develops, I'll be sure to update you, but in all likelihood, the farm stand won't be open this year.
To my regular customers, I'm very sorry that I won't be able to serve you this season.
To the families who frequent the farm stand on those brisk Saturday afternoons, we'll miss your company.
Regards,
Huck and Jody
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