A Tough Fall Season for Pumpkin Patches Everywhere This has been one of the most challenging fall seasons many farmers can remember. Across North America, pumpkin patches that were normally buzzing with families, laughter, and full wheelbarrows suddenly found themselves facing something unexpected — a sharp drop in agritourism sales , even when farm visitor traffic  seemed strong. Farmers reported smaller pumpkins, unpredictable weather, reduced spending, and more visitors ch