Schwabe Pumpkins, a popular pumpkin patch in the Rural Municipality of St. Andrews, has announced its closure.

The family-run farm business is more than 20 years old. Ownership took to social media Sunday to spread the news; they declined an interview request Monday.

“With heavy hearts we have decided this will be our last year,” an online post reads.

The business made headlines in September, after volunteers assisted in a quick crop harvest. Frost had come early, threatening the farm’s operations.

Schwabe Pumpkins has faced several weather challenges over the past years, including drought and flooding. If the crop failed this year, the farm might have had to sell, owner Melody Schwabe told media in September.

The Schwabes grew 28 varieties of pumpkins and 15 types of squash in 2017,

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