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California Farmer Closes Farm After Viral TikTok Chaos

3/16/2026

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John Bos, a California farmer, criticized social media influencers after videos of Dutch Hollow Farms in Modesto went viral on TikTok, drawing about 4,000 visitors.
Many guests trampled flowers and discarded them after taking pictures, leading to the farm's early closure.
Bos said the behavior was akin to theft and caused significant financial loss.
He plans to reopen next season with stricter rules and increased security to prevent similar incidents.

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John Bos, a California farmer, criticized social media influencers after videos of Dutch Hollow Farms in Modesto went viral on TikTok, drawing about 4,000 visitors.
Many guests trampled flowers and discarded them after taking pictures, leading to the farm's early closure.
Bos said the behavior was akin to theft and caused significant financial loss.
He plans to reopen next season with stricter rules and increased security to prevent similar incidents.