Local farms asking for pumpkin donations from the community | Lifestyle

Choosing out pumpkins to brighten properties is a seasonal custom for a lot of households. Some farms within the Midlands are asking the group to donate pumpkins to feed livestock, as an alternative of throwing them away after the season.

The next are 4 farms which are accepting pumpkin donations:

Allen Acres Farm – Columbia, SC

Allen Acres Farm is situated close to the Lake Murray Dam and Proprietor Nathan Allen stated all of their animals like to eat pumpkin.

“We often take pumpkins and feed them to our cows, we even have three pigs and three goats and so they actually benefit from the pumpkins,” stated Allen. “We simply ask for them to not be bleached or painted.”

Allen stated pumpkins are a pure dewormer for a lot of animals, so they’re a wholesome snack.

Those that want to donate to Allen Acres Farm can achieve this by calling 803-397-3722 or emailing tracycallen16@gmail.com.

Beechcreek Farm – Lexington, SC

Beechcreek Farm feeds pumpkins to their livestock and poultry. Proprietor Jill Ehrenclou stated recent pumpkins are a favourite for all of the cattle this time of 12 months. 

Doko Farm – Blythewood, SC

Doko Farm feeds pumpkins to their hogs, poultry and even sheep. They’re solely accepting uncarved pumpkins this 12 months. Proprietor Amanda Jones stated they like to feed entire pumpkins, because the seeds are believed to include cucurbitacin that acts as a dewormer for the livestock. She stated native pumpkin patches can donate their leftover pumpkins as nicely.

“We’re cautious to not feed moldy meals to our livestock. Identical to with individuals, this may make them sick,” stated Jones. “Pumpkins which were decomposing on somebody’s porch are usually not appropriate for livestock, however could be nice for the compost pile.”

Donors can contact the farm for a time to drop off, or to rearrange pick-up for bigger numbers of pumpkins, by calling 803-873-7739 or electronic mail dokofarm@gmail.com.

The Shady Acre Homestead – Crimson Financial institution, SC

Positioned a couple of blocks from White Knoll Excessive College, The Shady Acre Homestead is accepting pumpkins, corn stalks and hay for his or her 35 animals. The farm provides them to their chickens, pigs and rabbits.

Proprietor Michael Sims stated those that want to donate can message the homestead on Facebook or electronic mail michael@thechurchatwhiteknoll.com to arrange a time to drop them off.