It’s been a rough season for some farmers.
Months of rain and dreary weather has resulted in a slow start for corn. Typically it’s being picked at this time of year, but sweat corn at Hewitt’s Farm in Coldwater is about a week behind.
Farmer Trevor Hewitt says cold nights and wet soil prevented the corn from starting to grow earlier.
“It's been another trying one after last year especially. “It's kinda full circle from a full drought to the excess rain.”
When the corn does come in, in about a week or so, the quality and quantity should still be good. Farther south in Alliston, farmers say the crops that have survived the weather should do just fine.
“The damage is kinda done from the rain, and the stuff that wasn't sitting in water for too long is really starting to take off and grow well,” says farmer Calder Murphy.
Potatoes, which do well in the cooler temperature, are coming in nicely. Berries, which didn't have to sit in water, are extra juicy.
