Pumpkin-flavored products, including the trendy seasonal pumpkin spice, rake in over $500 million for companies each year, and it continues to increase.

While often decorative, pumpkins are nutritious both for seeds and outside layer, with parts of it high in fiber, beta carotene, potassium, and protein.

With the rise of agritourism, there are plenty of fun family-friendly fall activities that are appropriate for all ages.