Visiting an Active Farm - Hayden Hawes

 Visiting an Active Farm - Hayden Hawes

    On August 4th, 2023, I visited Mayhem Ranch in Morriston, FL. Mayhem Ranch serves to introduce the general public to agriculture. They grow a variety of crops and raise numerous species of livestock and exotic animals.

   The most significant crop that Mayhem Ranch produces is pumpkins. With the advice of numerous experts, this will mark the second year in a row that they have successfully grown these pumpkins after an initial crop was produced in 2022. The general public is able to pick pumpkins off the vine early in the fall season during the Mayhem Ranch Fall Festival. 

   Additionally, Mayhem Ranch plants a "crop maze" for participants to enjoy. However, I have been informed that they don't plant corn; instead, they usually plant a variety of Sorghum Grass. Owners Jimmy and Lauren Wickett informed me: "The Sorghum Grass grows quicker, taller, is easier to care for, and somewhat resembles corn to the untrained eye. It's pretty much easier to grow where we're located and provides a better experience for the public."

  I have displayed photos of the pumpkin and sorghum crass crops below.

Above: Photos of the pumpkin crop at Mayhem Ranch

Above: Photo of Sorghum Grass growing in the "Crop Maze"

    Additionally, I visited the Mayhem Ranch Fall Festival multiple times in Fall of 2022. Below, I have displayed some photos of last year's pumpkin crop from September of 2022.

Above: Photos of the Mayhem Ranch Pumpkin Crop in September of 2022

Overall, my visit to Mayhem Ranch was an incredible experience! -Hayden Hawes