DECLO – For Brandon Hurst, farming isn’t just a way of life; it’s in his blood.

The 33-year-old is a fourth-generation farmer at Hurst Brand Farms in Declo. The 1,800-acre spread dates back to 1932 and harvests potatoes, sugar beets, wheat, alfalfa, corn, oats, sunflowers and pumpkins. A seasonal pumpkin patch he launched several years ago helps benefit couples taking fertility treatments.

Hurst has a growing social media presence, including a Facebook and Instagram page. He gives viewers a glimpse of daily farm life through his YouTube channel. In one of his recent videos above, he shows viewers what it’s like to cultivate pumpkins. A large number of his videos have received thousands of views.

In a conversation with EastIdahoNews.com, Hurst explains how the family farm got started. As

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