Upton Surveys Local Fruit Crop Damage

May 24, 2012

Representative Fred Upton (R-St. Joseph) got a firsthand look at the devastation wrought on southwest Michigan fruit farmers by unseasonably warm temperatures this March followed by April freezes. Upton toured three Berrien County farms to survey the recent damage to local fruit crops -- including apples, cherries, grapes, and peaches -- which in many cases have been completely decimated. Following the tours, Upton took part in a roundtable discussion with several area farmers concerning the major challenges now facing Michigan growers.