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Farmer John Muller is a charmer. His family has tilled the soil in Half Moon Bay, CA for three generations. Here he talks about the history of pumpkin farming. He also reflects on how today's small pumpkin farmers work to survive by planting heirloom pumpkin crops.
WIth the earnestness and humor he brings to the rest of the piece, he relates what he loves best about his job: "Pumpkins are like people. They come in all different sizes, shapes and colors."
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Piece Description
Farmer John Muller is a charmer. His family has tilled the soil in Half Moon Bay, CA for three generations. Here he talks about the history of pumpkin farming. He also reflects on how today's small pumpkin farmers work to survive by planting heirloom pumpkin crops. WIth the earnestness and humor he brings to the rest of the piece, he relates what he loves best about his job: "Pumpkins are like people. They come in all different sizes, shapes and colors."
Broadcast History
This will be available as a web special at WBUR's "On Point." A few exceprts of the interview ran on the Marketplace Morning Report October 28.
Timing and Cues
no narration
4:07 total
INTRO
John Muller's family has tilled the soil in Half Moon Bay, CA for three generations. He spoke to independent producer Rachel Dornhelm at his pumpkin patch about how today's small pumpkin farmers survive and what he loves most about his job.
OUTRO
John Muller is a pumpkin farmer in Half Moon Bay, CA.
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