At Mood's Farm in Mullica Hill, visitors are finding mostly bare apple trees during what is typically a busy harvest season.
"We've got two apples there. There's another one. So that's pretty much how it is," said Patti Mood of Mood's Farm.
Asked how many apples would normally be on the trees at this point, she said, "It would be full. The whole tree would be full."
Loyal customers say they miss the chance to pick their own fruit right from the tree.
"It was very sad because we love peaches and apples that are fresh off the tree; they taste better," said Chris Jacob of Pittsgrove.
Jacob and her grandson did pick some fresh raspberries in an effort to support the business.
Despite the losses, farms are working to maintain fall attractions as customers continue to seek seasonal activities. At Mood's Farm, weekend hayrides to the orchards are continuing, and apples from outside farms are being brought in so children can still pick some to take home. The farm has also added playhouses in the fields.
The freeze that struck in late April devastated fruit growers throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill visited Russo's Farm in Tabernacle to survey the damage in May, where the peach crop was entirely lost. The farm also will not have apples available for picking this year.
Early estimates placed damages in New Jersey at $300 million. A federal disaster designation issued in June made emergency loans available to affected farms.
At Mood's Farm, crop insurance is expected to offset some of the losses, but owners say the season remains one of the most difficult in recent memory.
"We're a pick-your-own farm, and if there's nothing to pick, then our foot traffic is definitely a lot lower," Mood said.
To help make up for reduced orchard traffic, the farm has expanded the selection of items sold at its farm store on Bridgeton Pike, including potted plants, candles and locally sourced tea and coffee.
"Anything helps. We're all trying to sell different things and just be here again next year," Mood said.
While apple picking opportunities are limited, Mood's Farm and others continue to offer fall attractions, including corn mazes and pumpkins.
For visitors hoping to pick apples in New Jersey this season, farmers recommend checking with orchards before making the trip.