Although the warmer weather came later this spring, area farmers are optimistic that this year’s crops will be better than a year ago.  Rich Olson of Olson Family Farm in southern Door County says just about all his crops are planted and are already progressing nicely.

Olson adds that some specialty crops and green beans are usually planted in late June and early July.  He notes the corn crop is well on its way.

Olson says farmers are hoping for another half-inch of rain soon to keep the crops growing since the area has experienced a recent dry spell.