HUDSONVILLE, Michigan. — Stop number three of our Fall Crawl brought Janice and me to Post Family Farm in Hudsonville.
This farm has grown from its humble start at a family operation to a West Michigan Fall destination nestled in Ottawa County’s countryside.
I look around and there's all these people and this is just where I grew up,” Post Family Farm manager Cheryl Morales said.
“Like, you know, what are all these people doing at my parent's house?"
Cheryl has gotten used to all the company coming over, thousands of visitors flocking to the farm each fall to snag a pumpkin, donut and to see the animals.
Cheryl’s parents started as pig farmers before learning that pumpkins grew well on their soil.
As she and her four siblings grew on the farm, so did the operation.
They added hayrides, school rides, festivals and eventually weddings.
In fact, they were all married in some way on the farm. Their delicious pumpkin donuts even started right on her mom’s kitchen counter.
“For us, it's been a great way to get people back to the farm and get the feel of the simple pleasures of life,” Morales said.
“So it's our motto, an 80-acre reminder of life's simple pleasures.”
Wristbands cover admission for most of the activities. There are lots of play areas and U-pick pumpkins, priced based on size.
Pony rides are also offered on Saturday for just five dollars each, offering season passes if desired.
The farm is closed on Sunday.
