Louisiana strawberry farmers are dealing with rising costs and unpredictable weather, which can cause bruised berries, canceled orders, and lost money. The weather has been particularly difficult this year, with heavy rainfall causing damage to the fruit and causing rot. The family of fifth-generation farmers from Liuzza Farm have had to postpone some orders due to recent rainfall, which they hope will allow them to recover before the strawberry festival weekend. The pressure is increasing ahead of one of the biggest events of the year, the Strawberry Festival. One way to help is to buy Louisiana-grown products, which is important for the economy and nutritional health.