LODI, Calif. — San Joaquin County — one of the nation’s largest pumpkin-producing regions — is bracing for rain early next week, leaving local farmers scrambling to bring in their crops before the skies open up.
At Mora Produce off Lower Sacramento Road in Lodi, the pumpkin stand has been bustling, with customers clearing hay bales as fast as the family can restock them.
“I think this is one of our busiest years,” said Jennifer Mora, whose parents started the 12-year-old business. “As soon as October hit, every single day it has been super busy until we close, and we usually close at 7:30.”…