I first heard there was a pumpkin shortage from Lori over at Finding Radiance. Now, I keep seeing stories about it everywhere, like this one that says people in some parts of the country may have a hard time finding Halloween pumpkins.

The report says harvests are down significantly in some areas from last year. That might mean shortages or higher prices for pumpkins to be shipped in from other places with better crops.

This news has me a bit anxious because I love pumpkin almost-anything and look forward to having it in the fall – pumpkin bread, pumpkin seeds, even pumpkin tea. Love it all! Besides being so tasty, pumpkins are also packed with nutrients – beta carotene, potassium, and Vitamin A. Plus they’re high in fiber and low in calories. And did I mention how much I love to eat them??!

Anyone out there noticing any pumpkin shortages or higher prices in stores where you live?

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