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Drought conditions create pumpkin shortage

The pumpkin patch at Waldoch Farm in Lino Lakes, Minn.
Kaomi Goetz for NPR
Pumpkins are a cornerstone of Halloween celebrations, but they are getting harder and harder to find.

Carving pumpkins is a tradition for many Utah families, but finding the right one will be a little bit harder this year.

Utah farmers say a weak harvest due to drought conditions is affecting their ability to stock local grocery stores with enough pumpkins.

Coupled with supply chain shortages and high prices from inflation, this year’s Halloween may be a little bit dimmer without the glow of jack-o-lanterns to guide trick-or-treaters on their candy quest.

Anna grew up begging her mom to play music instead of public radio over the car stereo on the way to school. Now, she loves radio and the power of storytelling through sound. While she is happy to report on anything from dance concerts to laughter practice, her main focus at UPR is political reporting. She is studying Journalism and Political Science at Utah State University and wants to work in political communication after she graduates. In her free time, she spends time with her rescue dog Quigley and enjoys rock climbing.