Orchard finds unique solution to protecting cherries from rain: a helicopter

A Lodi, California, cherry orchard is working to protect its crop from the threat of rain. And the solution comes from the skies.Chinchiolo Farming Company at Lodi Blooms, which ships cherries across the U.S., called upon a helicopter to dry the cherries after Saturday's soaking rain."It's less than ideal conditions for growing cherries," said James Chinchiolo of Chinchiolo Farming Company. "What happens in the rain is cherries tend to absorb the water and crack. That's something that ends up ruining these cherries."Chinchiolo said the cherries are currently at a stage of growth that makes them pretty susceptible to cracking. As soon as the rain stopped on Saturday, a helicopter hovered over the crops to try and dry them off.Chinchiolo said they wanted to bring the helicopter in to, "minimize as much potential damage as possible." See more in the video player above.