CATAWBA, NC — Much needed rain starting on Wednesday will be a welcomed relief for farmers. The drought has caused a lower yield for many and forced other farmers to hold off on planting. However, for the strawberry industry it’s caused a whole different problem. This was Austin Hirsch’s first year growing strawberries at his family owned business in Catawba. He called it a trial by fire. Peak picking should have been the last couple of weeks. B…
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