On this episode of United We Ag, I sit down with Tim Vala, owner and founder of the amazing Vala's Pumpkin Patch in Gretna, NE. In the 35 years since its inception, Tim and his family have taken his passion for growing things and education from a small 'you-pick' strawberry patch and roadside pumpkin sales from the bed of his truck to a 450 acre theme park, filled with attractions and entertainment. Hosting over 350,000 annual visitors in the months of September and October, Vala's offers haunted houses, animal attractions, pumpkin picking hayrack rides, and much more! Additionally, Vala's has quietly established themselves as the largest apple orchard in the state and now offer a full line of apple related treats and drinks, including their own line of hard cider. A definite staple for fall activities throughout Eastern Nebraska, Vala's has been rated as a top 15 pumpkin patch in the nation by the Travel Channel.