A trip to the pumpkin patch is more than seasonal fun — it’s an economic lifeline for many small farms and a piece of North Carolina’s agricultural foundation. NC Ag Partnership Foundation Program Manager Megan Hatfield explores how one of our favorite fall traditions sustains local economies and communities. Read more: https://www.ncapfoundation.org/post/why-that-trip-to-the-pumpkin-patch-matters-more-than-you-think #Agriculture #NorthCarolina #RuralEconomy #SupportLocal #FarmBusiness #CommunityImpact