This season was the first time in 50 years with a 75% crop loss. The heat and dry days in early August "cooked" the berries, dehydrating both the fruit and the bushes and they just never recovered. It was neither expected, nor something we've experienced before. We always close October 10th with the first frost but our season ended August 15th .....we kept checking the fields thinking they would "come back", we continued to fill our order books with orders and walking the fields for 8 more weeks, waiting for the berries to plump, ripen, and size. Nature taught us a new lesson this year. Those of you who are still waiting for berries will be first next year. Sorry we could not fill your orders....we too have an empty freezer this year. Thank you for the ongoing support. We are continuing with our plan to plant several acres of vegetables next year and we expect the produce to be both tasty and safe. Watch this site for more information. You can also find Bode Farms on Face book. Safe Food From Our Family To Yours For 110 years.
The Bode Farms Team
