Colony Acres Family Farm

06/15/2026

Pumpkin Update #3 - WE HAVE LEAVES! 🌱🎃

After almost 6 inches of rain, Farmer Dean was relieved to find the first pumpkin plants emerging from the soil.

Those tiny first leaves are called cotyledons, and they’re growing safely under a blanket of crimped rye grass, which helps protect the soil and these baby pumpkins as they get established.

It’s hard to believe these little sprouts will someday become giant carving pumpkins and colorful specialty pumpkins spread across 22 acres.

The pumpkin journey is officially underway. Follow along all summer long, and we’ll see you in the patch this fall! 🍂

06/12/2026

100 Memories for 100 Years - Memory #41

2013.

From the centennial corn maze to a special commemorative pumpkin, the farm was proud to help celebrate North Liberty's 100th anniversary 🧡

06/11/2026

🎃 Pumpkin Update #2

Believe it or not, this field is full of pumpkins.

Well… pumpkin seeds, anyway 🌱

Over the last few weeks, Farmer Dean has planted 22 acres of pumpkins here at the farm, including everything from giant carving pumpkins to specialty pumpkins in all shapes, sizes, and colors.

Right now, the fields may not look like much, but every pumpkin starts as a tiny seed planted with a whole lot of hope (and patience).

We’ll be sharing pumpkin updates all summer long so you can follow the journey from seed to harvest. And before you know it, you’ll be picking your perfect pumpkin right here this fall 🎃🍂

Today’s pumpkin count: 1.
Farmer Dean had to dig for it 😆

Follow along as we watch the magic happen!

06/10/2026

100 Memories for 100 Years - Memory #40

2013. A growing pumpkin patch meant new pumpkin wagons 🛞

With a little help from the kids, they were ready to roll for fall!

06/09/2026

100 Memories for 100 Years - Memory #39

Spring 2013. Pumpkin planting day.

The whole Colony family helping plant the crop that would become that year's pumpkin patch 🧡

06/08/2026

🎃 Pumpkin Update #1

Farmer Dean checked on the pumpkin patch approximately 1 day after planting and was disappointed to report…

No pumpkins yet.

Stay tuned for more pumpkin updates throughout the summer! 🌱

06/07/2026

100 Memories for 100 Years - Memory #38

2013. For the first time, the corn maze was designed with a special theme.

The design honored North Liberty's 100th anniversary 👏🏼

North Liberty City Government

06/06/2026

100 Memories for 100 Years - Memory #37

2012. Pumpkin picking. Corn bin filling. Farm chores.

The Colony kids and their friends were always ready to lend a hand 🖐️

06/05/2026

It's National Donut Day! 🍩

While we may be in the middle of summer preparations, we're already thinking about one of our favorite fall traditions...

Fresh apple cider donuts. 🤎

Made throughout the season and enjoyed by thousands of guests each year, they've become a must-have farm treat.

Who's planning to grab a dozen (or two) this fall? 😋

06/02/2026