NJ farmers plead for help after April freeze destroyed fruit trees, other crops

New Jersey officials estimate farm losses could total over $300 million statewide after an April freeze decimated fruit trees and other crops.

By: Dana DiFilippo

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: May 22, 2026

Words: 1,338

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 5 days ago

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A four-day freeze in April that proved mildly bothersome for summer-starved New Jerseyans was devastating for Garden State farmers, with growers of tree fruits, strawberries, blueberries, and other early bloomers reporting catastrophic losses.

Now, Gov. Mikie Sherrill has declared a state of emergency in all 21 counties, a move that should ultimately open up funding to help farmers recover from damages the state estimates could top $300 million.

Desperate farmers say they …

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