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🌱 Why Roca Berry Farms’ pumpkin crop is thriving despite tricky weather

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  • Why Roca Berry Farms' pumpkin crop is thriving despite tricky weather

Also on today's calendar: Hansen Airship live at Roca Berry Farm.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 75 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Humid with rain, some heavy, temps: high: 73, low: 59.
  • Thursday: Rain and a t-storm; cooler, with a high of 63 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Pumpkin growers battle weather woes as fall demand rises at markets nationwide (nebraska.tv) — Roca Berry Farms in Roca is reporting a strong pumpkin season despite weather challenges that can easily damage crops. Owner Jeff Schaefer explains how careful rotation and disease prevention keep 30 acres of pumpkins thriving, drawing more than 100,000 visitors each year. With demand already ahead of last year, locals are urged to pick pumpkins early before supplies tighten.
   

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