Spring Cherries 2

Maurina Rowley of Cherry Hills Farms told me that temperature swings can be difficult for her farm. So… we actually have temperature probes that let us know when it gets too cold and when it does, calls, and alerts us. All the managers are out here on the farm and are here till the temperatures are not as low. We have wind machines that turn on and move air to try and keep it warm so we don’t lose as much fruit. We also will turn on the water to isolate them so that they’re not as susceptible to cold,” she added.”

In the fall, the general public can visit Cherry Hills and pick their own fruit. They quickly learn that farms and family go hand in hand.

“My family can work together. And you know, it's okay! We can be tougher and our kids can learn how to work hard. It's something that will stick with them the rest of their life not only here on the farm but forever. This is awesome, so it's giving them opportunities that they wouldn’t have otherwise. Working on the farm together as a family is one of the biggest blessings and draws to keep farming. It's something we enjoy and love and together makes it better for us. My name is Maurina Rowley and I'm here at Cherry Hill Farms. We are still farming because it's the best thing for us as a family as well as for our world,” said Rowley.