Raleigh farmer guards strawberries from freezing temperatures
A Raleigh farmer sat in his car Thursday morning guarding his strawberry crops from near-freezing temperatures. He'll likely have to do the same thing Friday morning.
Posted — UpdatedAt Page Farms on Mount Herman Road, owner Danny Page was watching his berries to make sure they weren't ruined in the cold weather. Once the strawberries reached 32 degrees, he turned on the sprinkler system to keep temperatures at bay.
The unusually cold temperatures for late April concern farmers who are trying to bounce back from the pandemic.
North Carolina is known for its strawberry production, so damage at this time of year could mean fewer strawberries available or a spike in the price.
Farmers started working to save their crops on Wednesday, covering rows of strawberries with tarps.
Page said, at this critical time when fields are opening to the public, warmer days mean a lot to farmers, and Page Farms is already behind compared to last season because of all the cool days.
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Page Farms will open for the season on Saturday, allowing guests to pick their own berries.
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