Cherry harvest was late this summer and extended well into July—weeks longer than normal. August was full of anticipation and action. Our team was in a flurry of activity, making way for the 2020 holiday season, hiring, training, and taking long-needed R&R breaks. As an added layer, Chukar team members with children were nervously prepping for the start of virtual school.

The 2020 Washington Cherry Harvest ushered in quality fresh cherries in late May to early June from California, but the Northwest’s cooler than normal temperatures are delivering later than normal harvests in Washington and Oregon.