Pumpkin picking grows in popularity

Pumpkin patches and other Halloween events have grown in popularity in recent years, with the public being invited to pick and carve pumpkins on-farm

Alex Black
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Pumpkin picking grows in popularity

Themed experiences, both for children and adults, could add value and profitability to the pumpkin picking business. The CLA said many members had looked at pumpkins as an opportunity to diversify,...

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