These days, farmers in deep South Miami-Dade County are hoping for clouds, cooler temperatures or even some wind.
It has been a hot winter in South Florida. Great if you’re a tourist, but not so good if you’re a farmer. The fields are overflowing with more fresh vegetables then growers say they can sell.
"Right now, we’re sitting in the worst time frame we’ve ever seen," said Miami-Dade County Agricultural Manager Charles LaPradd.
Despite the abundance, don’t go looking for bargains at the supermarket. The cost of vegetables actually went up in November — though there is about a month lag until farm-level prices impact consumers, said USDA economist Annemarie Kuhns.
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