U-Pick: WNC Berry Season History And Tips - a podcast by Blue Ridge Public Radio - BPR News

Right now, the mountains of Western North Carolina are in the thick(et) of berry season. BPR reports on the history of fruit picking in our region: Farmers who had extra produce and not enough workers to pick it used to offer locals the option to pick fruits and vegetables themselves for a lower cost. That started what is now called U-Pick, explains Sarah Hart, communications coordinator for Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project(ASAP). "Blackberries, blueberries and strawberries have long

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