More than 1.2 million sunflowers are now in bloom at the Battles Farm Campus of the Hagen History Center, creating a colorful summer attraction in Girard.
The sunflower fields stretch across 50 acres along Walnut Street, giving visitors plenty of opportunities to walk through the blooms and take photos.
The Hagen History Center has partnered with local organizations to put the crop to use after the blooming season. Once harvested, the sunflower seeds will be distilled into locally produced spirits, including vodka, whiskey, and spiced rum…