SMITHFIELD, Va. — The first day of fall brings new opportunities for family fun in Hampton Roads, and one Smithfield farm is welcoming visitors back to their pumpkin patch after years away from the gourd business.

"The weather this time of year is generally pretty awesome, so it's a great way to just come out and enjoy being outside for a little while," Amanda Browder, co-owner of Browder’s Fresh Pickins said.

Browder's Fresh Pickins in Smithfield has reopened their pumpkin picking operation, offering families three acres of pumpkins to choose from on their expanded property.

What started as an acre and a half of land in 2011 has grown tremendously over the years.

"It's been so long since we've grown pumpkins. Growing all the different varieties, and you know, all their shapes and siz

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