Instead, people are asked to bring their own baskets (with metric volume clearly shown) or they are asked to buy one from the farm for $1. There are no baskets being lent out this year. When people arrive at the farm, they are assigned to certain rows that they can pick from to ensure physical distancing is being practised. Returning customers will be familiar with the COVID protocols at McArthur’s Berry Farm as they are the same as last year. People want an outing and an outside activity to do,” he said. “People are showing interest already it feels like it’s going to be similar to last year. He’s received many phone calls and people even knocking at his door. McArthur is already seeing the potential demand for strawberries this year. The crop is looking good, but I don’t know if I can say I’ll have as good of a year, but I’m hoping I’ll be able to supply the demand.” “Last year I had two strawberry patches, and this year I only have one. Lots of people came out and the crop was good we are hoping for the same this year,” McArthur said. “There seemed to be a lot of interest last year despite COVID. McArthur is hopeful his crop will be just as popular this year. Last year’s crop at McArthur’s Berry Farm brought in record numbers of strawberry pickers, so much so that at one point McArthur had to deter customers from coming to the farm to give staff a chance to catch a breath. “We didn’t get hit with frost, and we’ve had enough rain which has been nice because we don’t irrigate.” “It should be a good crop, we are expecting a good season,” McArthur said. Owner Glen McArthur says the crop is looking good ahead of the first week of harvesting. McArthur’s Berry Farm on Line 5 South in Oro Station is set to open for its 45th strawberry picking season on Saturday.
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