Rows of apple trees at Russo's Fruit and Vegetable Farm in Tabernacle will not yield a crop this season due to extreme weather. Credit: Matt Skoufalos.
A Summer Without Peaches: NJ Estimates $300M in Ag Losses from April Whiplash Weather
A week in mid-April sent temperatures from the 90s to near-freezing, and early-budding fruit crops crashed before they could fully develop. Farmers say they need shoppers to support their other crops. Governor Mikie Sherrill is seeking federal support to help make them whole. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…
Ridgway Grace and Dan Schlueter relocate their specialty business from a West Berlin commissary to a purpose-built storefront on West Clinton Avenue this summer. The couple says its sweet and savory treats are perfect for those with or without dietary restrictions. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…
Faced with significantly inclement weather forecasts, the borough shuts down its Memorial Day weekend celebration. Vendors and small business owners are seeking creative ways to recoup sunk costs, while May Fair organizers urge the community to shop local and help bail them out. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…