NEW LEBANON â The ground is still very moist at Garberâs Farm in New Lebanon after all the rain and snow the area has received lately which can mean good news for area farmers and cheaper fruits and vegetables at the store.
Brian Garber has been farming for 40 years. With every step on his muddy turf, he knows the recent string of rain and snow could be tell-tale signs if a good yield for his crops.
âIâm saying if we can get another two to three inches before planting time, weâll be in pretty good shapeâ said Brian Garber, Garber Farms.
Compared to last year, where the Miami Valley experienced a drought that caused major pains for some farmers to keep their crops alive, let alone grow. The lack of precipitation added to the higher price of fruits, vegetables and nearly everything else at the store.
This year, Garber is feeling optimistic about the upcoming farming season, with the added moisture now in the ground.
âAbout everything you get comes from the crops so everything will come down in price, it should come down in priceâ said Garber.
Garber says he expects the cost of items like corn and soybeans to be on average, about a $1.50 cents cheaper this year.
As the snow melts into the soil due to the warmer temperatures, for Garber, thatâs natureâs way of saying planting season is upon us.
âWhen planting time comes, itâs pretty hectic here. Long days, and short nightsâ said Garber.
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