With their state’s signature crop hobbled by inclement weather, Georgians are stretching the fruit they have or turning (heaven forbid!) to California’s.
Not everyone is growing peaches in Saskatchewan, but some have started to try. With a continually warming planet, it's possible more varieties of fruit could be grown here, but it could come at a cost.
While the idea of warmer, shorter winters might sound appealing to farmers eager to tap into longer growing seasons, those engaged in Georgia’s massive peach industry are finding the trend alarming.