media release
September 24, 2012
Contact: Wendy White, (303) 239-4119, Wendy.White@ag.state.co.us
LAKEWOOD, Colo.– Fall is here and there is a chill in the air. This time of year brings a variety of family events involving agriculture including pumpkin patches and corn mazes. To help people explore agritourism in the state, the Colorado Department of Agriculture lists a variety of seasonal activities online at www.coloradoagritourism.com.
“Although
summer has ended, Colorado’s harvest and on farm and ranch fun continues,” said
Wendy White, marketing specialist for the Colorado Department of Agriculture. “Farms
and ranches are opening their doors for people to visit and experience Colorado
agriculture.”
Online
resources include a list featuring corn mazes across the state as well as harvest festivals and pumpkin patches. The site also
lists farmers’ markets, bird watching trails, wineries, agricultural festivals,
ranch vacations and more.
Pumpkin
Picking Tips: When
selecting your pumpkin, choose a gourd that is heavy for its size, clean,
well-shaped with no cracks in the rind and avoid those with soft spots or
decay. More than just a beautiful decoration, pumpkins are nutritious. They are
fat free, sodium free, a good source of Vitamin C and an excellent source of
Vitamin A.
For more information, visit www.coloradoagritourism.com or
call (303) 239-4119.
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