The Economics of Pumpkin Patches | Hustlenomics

Subscribe to The Hustle Daily Newsletter: https://clickhubspot.com/ti2 What better way to celebrate fall than with a trip to the Pumpkin Patch? In 2021, the U.S. produced roughly 1.8 billion pounds of pumpkins. That’s a lot of Jack o’ Lanterns! As Americans spend more on Halloween items and their obsession with pumpkins continues to grow, so does the profitability of owning and operating a patch. The Hustle explains how this seasonal business harvests success in just 2 months. This story was originally reported by Juliet Bennett Rylah. To read the original story, visit https://thehustle.co/the-economics-of-pumpkin-patches/. Special thanks to our photo and video contributors: Two Sisters Flower Farm – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYtpJ512lOY LucasGrowsBest – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2UHxmdDHwE Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch – https://mrbonespumpkinpatch.com/ Craven Farms – https://www.cravenfarm.com/ Miramar Events – https://miramarevents.com/ Sources: - Statista - Almanac - Axios - National Retail Federation - Agricultural Marketing Resource Center - Cornell AgriTech The Hustle from HubSpot