Dear Pumpkin Pickers
Start writing a post
Student Life

Dear Pumpkin Pickers

Rachel Stanislawek
Oct 03, 2016
St Josephs College New York
13
Dear Pumpkin Pickers
libertyridgefarmny.com

Dear Pumpkin Pickers,

Hello, and welcome to the East End of Long Island. It's scenic and gorgeous, trust us we know, because believe it or not we live here. The fall season has begun and we all know what that means, pumpkin picking, hay rides, and traffic. Now before we jump to conclusions let me say that tourism is a beautiful thing that happens to keep everyone's economy going. That being said, please pay attention to the way you treat the places you pay a visit to.

Garbage, believe it or not does not belong on the side of the road where our wildlife stops by from time to time. Please stop thinking it's okay to leave a trash trail wherever you go, because it's not.

Unfortunately, during the fall main roads (if not all) become packed in every direction, and honestly that sucks for everyone but there's really no way around it. However, it's not okay to shoot out of nowhere and expect everyone to accommodate you (because you want to beat the crowds?), because not only is that very unlikely that is going to happen, but you're also putting everyone's safety at risk.

Most if not all "fall fun" places are actual working farms. This means they're the people that grow the food that we/you take home to our/your family. As they become harder and harder to come by, family-run farms are like little gems; they work so hard to create a warm, memory-filled experience for you and your loved ones. So, with the quantity of farms declining, chances are produce prices may rise, and also on account of inflation. So the next time you ask, "Why did my apples come out to $35 this year and not $30 like last year?" please ask yourself why gas isn't still $1.50 a gallon.

Note: Please teach your children about agriculture, it's SO important for people to know where their food comes from, and not just from the supermarket.

Lastly, please don't assume that everyone that drives a pick-up truck and isn't afraid to get their hands dirty is an uneducated "country bumpkin" (actual phrase I heard that made me giggle). People live in all types of places but that doesn't make anyone more or less of a person.

Sincerely,

A Born and Raised East Ender


Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Relationships

Grateful Beyond Words: A Letter to My Inspiration

I have never been so thankful to know you.

University of New Haven
273732
​a woman sitting at a table having a coffee
nappy.co

I can't say "thank you" enough to express how grateful I am for you coming into my life. You have made such a huge impact on my life. I would not be the person I am today without you and I know that you will keep inspiring me to become an even better version of myself.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Smith College
70601
college students waiting in a long line in the hallway
StableDiffusion

Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

Keep Reading...Show less
waitlisted
Swoon

Navigating the Talking Stage: 21 Essential Questions to Ask for Connection

It's mandatory to have these conversations.

National Writers Society
138967
a man and a woman sitting on the beach in front of the sunset

Whether you met your new love interest online, through mutual friends, or another way entirely, you'll definitely want to know what you're getting into. I mean, really, what's the point in entering a relationship with someone if you don't know whether or not you're compatible on a very basic level?

Consider these 21 questions to ask in the talking stage when getting to know that new guy or girl you just started talking to:

Keep Reading...Show less
single life
Lifestyle

Challah vs. Easter Bread: A Delicious Dilemma

Is there really such a difference in Challah bread or Easter Bread?

Marist College
45172
loaves of challah and easter bread stacked up aside each other, an abundance of food in baskets
StableDiffusion

Ever since I could remember, it was a treat to receive Easter Bread made by my grandmother. We would only have it once a year and the wait was excruciating. Now that my grandmother has gotten older, she has stopped baking a lot of her recipes that require a lot of hand usage--her traditional Italian baking means no machines. So for the past few years, I have missed enjoying my Easter Bread.

Keep Reading...Show less
Adulting

Unlocking Lake People's Secrets: 15 Must-Knows!

There's no other place you'd rather be in the summer.

University of Oklahoma
974181
Group of joyful friends sitting in a boat
Haley Harvey

The people that spend their summers at the lake are a unique group of people.

Whether you grew up going to the lake, have only recently started going, or have only been once or twice, you know it takes a certain kind of person to be a lake person. To the long-time lake people, the lake holds a special place in your heart, no matter how dirty the water may look.

Keep Reading...Show less
family and friends

Trending Topics

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments