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Article: Autumn's treasures beckon travelers
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- Telegraph - Herald (Dubuque)
- Article date:
- September 20, 2009
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NEW YORK - Pick-your-own orchards are expected to have a strong
fall season, thanks to consumers staying closer to home for leisure
activities and an increased interest in local food and lower prices.
"Because of the whole staycation-daycation thing, a lot of our
members are saying business has been good," said Kathy McKay,
spokeswoman for the North American Farmers' Direct Marketing
Association. "People are looking for things to do near home instead
of getting on a plane."
"We have not heard of any apple U-picks going out of business
because of lack of business," agreed Todd Hultquist, spokesman for
the U.S. Apple Association, who says the top three states for pick-
your-own apples are ...