Halloween Stories

Randall Weiseman October 30, 2009 Alabama, Corn, Florida, General, Georgia, Vegetables

As we finish last minute preparations for that the scariest holiday of them all, Halloween, we take a look at a few fall inspired reports.

This Year’s Pumpkin Harvest:

The resilience of the Jack-O-Lantern:

Southeastern Pumpkins:

Fun Facts About Candy Corn:

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