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19. It is starting to sound apocalyptic isn't it? There are very few peaches in Georgia
Fri Jul 21, 2017, 04:56 PM
Jul 2017

or in (my birth state of) South Carolina this year. I paid $9.00 today for a basket that held a total of 8 peaches and that didn't include the basket. The peaches are about the size of a baseball (not a softball as in years past.) Is this going to be the way it is for future generations? Middle income people cannot afford to buy the fruits/vegetables that are grown in their own community? I am fortunate enough to have a sister and neighbors who grow gardens and cultivate the land. We share with others whenever we can, but I fear for those who live where there is no access to fresh food.

Sorry to hijack the thread and for being such a sour puss. The last two weeks have been very rough and it doesn't look to improve any time soon.

and happy that you are still hosting our weekly thread Thanks for that.

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