It’s a rebound year for farmers in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley.
“Last year there was not a peach on this tree,” says Emily Lutz, executive director of the Nova Scotia Fruit Growers Association.
The polar vortex caused the lack of local peaches, plums and cherries. The bountiful crop this year is proving to be only part of the relief.
“It’s certainly nice that the trees themselves came back. Of course, if the trees themselves are damaged so much that they die or have to be replaced, it’s a huge investment cost for the grower,” Lutz says.
With the growing season winding down, the focus now turns to the harvest. Farmers are keeping a close eye on potential roadblocks to getting their products to market.
The labour unrest between Canadian National Railway Co. and Canadian Pacific Kansas City, and their workers is being monitored.
“We’re keeping an eye on it, but we’re not too concerned yet,” …