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Georgia peach crop threatened

A summer without peaches in Georgia

With their state’s signature crop hobbled by inclement weather, Georgians are stretching the fruit they have or turning (heaven forbid!) to California’s.
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Georgia loses peaches after record warmth

“We just don’t have a peach crop,” one Peach State farmer lamented.
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Ripe for the picking: How people are growing fruit that's not so common in Saskatchewan

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.
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Climate change is forcing Georgia peach farmers to explore new varieties

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.

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The peaches are sweet, but growing them isn’t
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The peaches are sweet, but growing them isn’t

An annual picking trip to a California farm has become a window into our daunting climate and work challenges.
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