Fall Planner

We love when summer heat gives way to cool, crisp fall air (except when Kansas goes straight from summer to winter!). Fall feels different, smells different, and gets us in the mood to get cozy. What better way to welcome the season than with decorating and food?

To help you get your fall off to a great start, we've compiled some of our favorite farm fun and recipes. So, layer on the flannel and fleece to go exploring, or cuddle up under a blanket and enjoy the hearty flavors of fall!

Family Fun on the Farm

Visit a Pumpkin Patch

Take your family on a u-pick adventure and experience the fun of the farm firsthand! Many farms have fall celebrations and offer pumpkin patches, corn mazes, petting zoos and more. We've compiled several online listings to help you find a fun spot to visit.

Find a Pumpkin Patch Near You

What It Takes to Grow Pumpkins

Amy France of France Family Farms gives us the scoop on how their family started their own pumpkin-growing business — The Farmer’s Daughter’s Pumpkins. Read on to see what goes into growing pumpkins and the lessons they’ve learned over the years, as well as some tips for picking the perfect pumpkins.

Get to Know the Pumpkins

Meet a Giant Pumpkin Grower

Jacob Marintzer started growing giant pumpkins in 2009. His first one weighed 180 pounds. This past season, he grew an Atlantic Giant pumpkin that weighed in at 1,176 pounds. See how he does it!

See Jacob's Amazing Pumpkin

What's Happening on the Farm Right Now

It’s a great time to connect with the rhythm of the land. Without farmers, we wouldn't have pumpkin patches to visit or seasonal foods to cook. As we look for unusual gourds or the last of the fall season greens, here's what farmers are up to this time of year.

On the Farm in Fall