But sales drop to pre-COVID levelsFarmers Forum staffIROQUOIS — With slightly above average heat units and moisture this summer, Eastern Ontario enjoyed prime conditions for a thriving corn crop, and sweet corn was no exception. At the Foster Family Farm in North Gower, Mel Foster reported good yields and quality in this year’s sweet corn crop. “Customers have said the corn is nice and sweet,” Foster said. The Dentz operation retails its entire sweet corn crop direct to consumers. The Foster operation has been selling sweet corn at its own farm stands for $10 per baker’s dozen (13 cobs).

Source: thestar September 12, 2022 20:54 UTC