Apple-picking interest is strong this fall, and the harvest behind it is anything but uniform. Spring weather events cut crops sharply in several major East Coast apple-growing states, while others came through with strong fruit and quality yields. Where travelers go this season could mean the difference between a full basket and a long drive home.
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