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Cold Snap Threatens Lowcountry Crops and Livestock

11/12/2025

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  • A cold snap in the Lowcountry pushes temperatures toward freezing and could end fall growing season for crops such as pumpkins.
  • Thomas Legare of Legare Farms warns the sudden chill could affect livestock and raise hay feeding costs.
  • In Farah, farmers face greenhouse challenges including a lack of cold-storage facilities, high equipment costs, and insufficient training.
  • Greenhouse agriculture remains a key growth driver and offers economic opportunities for local residents.