Local grower shares giant pumpkin passion, Exploring Wisconsin’s pumpkin patches and local farms

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Heard On The Morning Show
Giant pumpkin on display
Jim Suchanek stands with family besides his locally grown pumpkin at the 2023 River Prairie Ginormous Pumpkin Festival. Photo courtesy Jim Suchanek

Ever wonder how to grow a giant pumpkin? One farmer digs into why it’s almost a full-time job to grow more than 1,000 pounds of pumpkins. Then, a member of the Wisconsin Department of Tourism gives us a look into several of Wisconsin’s pumpkin patches and farms.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Courtney Everett Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Jim Suchanek Guest
  • Craig Trost Guest