October is the perfect time of year to find an area farm that welcomes the public to come enjoy the harvest season.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed October as Michigan Agritourism Month, encouraging residents to visit any of the hundreds of agritourism farms and orchards across Michigan during the crisp autumn days.

The celebration recognizes the economic and social benefits of agritourism to the state’s farms and communities and provides a chance to recognize Michigan’s thriving food and agriculture industry, state officials said in a news release.

“Agritourism connects Michigan families to locally grown food and beverages while enabling farmers to diversify and build resiliency into their businesses,” said Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Director Tim Bori

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