Farmers face total loss of fruit harvests

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This story echoes one of my great fears for this growing season in Ohio. That period of below freezing temperatures will had a marked effect on fruit crops, bee colonies, local economies and our grocery bills. I hope we are through the danger period, but wouldn't put money on it.


http://www.chillicothegazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070421/NEWS01/704210305

Steve Hirsch fears there will be no harvest this year at Hirsch Fruit Farm on Ohio 772.

"We probably have a 100 percent loss on nectarines, peaches, plums and pears, and between 70 and 100 percent loss on apples," Hirsch said.

Fruit farmers throughout Ohio shared their concerns with Rep. Zack Space, D-Dover, during a conference call Friday morning.

"I've heard concerns from many farmers, primarily fruit farmers who have suffered what can be classified as a catastrophic seasonal loss," Space said.

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1. I am SO worried about this.

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2. I know

If the food chain breaks mankind is in big trouble. Not many are aware of the significance of those little bees.

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3. This is quite sad.

...And the Ohio economy did not need another hit.