Arctic Blast Hurting Local Farmers

Farmers across Baldwin County spent Monday assessing the damage from this weekend's deep freeze. Satsuma farmers and strawberry growers were hardest hit. The delicate fruit was no match for Mother Nature. Even farmers who used "freeze protection" and covered their crops still lost money.

"It was around 16 this morning and it's just too cold for them," says Guipsee Puturis. "We can only protect them down to about 24 or 25 degrees. It's bad, economically. We were already financially hurting, now it's just added to it."

Farmers markets and produce stands are also taking a financial hit. They're losing customers and will have to increase prices.

"With the weather as cold as it is, 18 to 20 degrees at eight in the morning, it's not conducive for people to come out and shop," says Dennis Young with Burris Farm Market in Loxley.

Farmers we spoke to say they with another freeze in the forecast, they won't be sure how much of a financial hit they'll take until a major thaw happens.