High temperatures across the Central Valley are accelerating crop maturation and prompting growers to adjust work schedules and farmers market hours.
At Blossom Bluff Orchards in Parlier, the summer heat is helping dry peaches and pluots, while workers inside the packing shed sort and pack organic fresh fruit.
“We do what we can in the packing shed to keep things cool. We have swamp coolers and fans and we try to move the air around as much as we can,” said Bryce Loewen of Blossom Bluff Orchards…