It makes no sense to me, the orchard and berry places I have been, are cheaper than the grocery store; because the farmer gets to keep all the profit and it isn't going through a chain or handling markups.

Also those people that steal from a U-pick place because they know they can just walk to their car, are entitled assholes.

I saw the same type at a community run Christmas charity. If you were struggling you could wait in line and pick a gift for your kid. A husband and wife show up in a $70k truck, each with a Starbucks in hand, waiting for the free gift. Wtf. I get you could lose your job and still own an expensive vehicle, but if you can't afford a gift for your kid then maybe quit buying Starbucks till Christmas.