Cultivating Pumpkins and Fall-Time Traditions
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10/29/2018
Twenty-nine years ago, Helen Huitink and her late husband, Dave, started Pumpkinland, an annual event on their farm in Orange City, Iowa, where people can purchase autumn produce, take a turn through corn mazes, and visit farm animals. Known affectionately as "Grandma and Grandpa Pumpkin," their farm has become a fall tradition for many in their community.
The 160-acre farm has been in the Huitink family since 1911.
“We have always grown corn and soybeans,” Helen said. “Back in the earlier days, we grew some alfalfa and oats. We also milked cows here for many years and raised hogs.”
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