At Beck Family Farms, 300 W. 100 South in Centerfield, families can find that harvest each year at the farm’s seasonal farmers market, which runs from mid-August through early November, except Sundays.

The market offers a chance to shop locally while discovering some of the many crops grown on the farm. And for visitors, part of the fun is that they never quite know what they will find.

Beck Family Farms grows approximately 90 varieties of pumpkins and 80 varieties of squash, creating a selection that goes well beyond the traditional orange pumpkin.

Depending on the time of the season, shoppers may also find gourds, jams, jellies and a variety of fresh vegetables grown on the farm.

The market changes as the growing season progresses, giving customers a reason to stop by more than once.

For families preparing for Halloween, the wide selection of pumpkins and gourds can provide plenty of options for decorating porches, creating displays or finding something a little different from the traditional jack-o’-lantern.

The variety of squash also makes the market a destination for those looking to add locally grown produce to their fall meals.

Beyond the produce, the farmers market provides an opportunity for Sanpete County residents to support a local family farm and see firsthand what is being grown in the community.

Agriculture remains an important part of Sanpete County’s identity, and seasonal markets such as the one at Beck Family Farms provide a direct connection between local producers and the people who live nearby.

Whether shoppers arrive looking for a particular variety of pumpkin, fresh vegetables for dinner, homemade jams and jellies, or simply want to see what is available that day, the selection is likely to offer something unexpected.

The Beck Family Farms farmers market is open from mid-August through early November, excluding Sundays, at 300 W. 100 South in Centerfield.

For those looking for a taste of fall in Sanpete County, a visit to Beck Family Farms offers a simple reminder that some of the best parts of the season can be found growing right here at home.