Extreme weather impact on pumpkin crops refers to the disruption of pumpkin production and harvest caused by drought, flooding, heatwaves, and severe storms that damage plants, delay growth, or prevent farmers from accessing their fields. For southern Alberta residents planning fall celebrations and seasonal traditions, understanding how this year’s volatile climate is reshaping pumpkin availability matters because the jack-o’-lanterns and pumpkin pies we count on each autumn depend on stable growing conditions that are becoming increasingly rare across Canada.
According to the National Agroclimate Risk Report released …
