Day at the Knowlan Family Farm

Entrance to Knowlan Family Farms welcoming SEMO students to enjoy the day apple picking. The tour of the orchard began right inside the doors of the store. (Photo by April Steyer)

Computer science graduate student Vineeth Kumar Reddy Mittamidi picks an apple to sample its flavor. Knowlan Family Farms suggests students pick from the top to find the ripest and sweetest apples. (Photo by April Steyer)

Freshman creative writing major Kameron Harris gets ready to pick fresh apples in the orchard. Students were allowed to taste each variety to find their favorite apple. (Photo by April Steyer)

The Pink Lady is one of the many apple varieties Knowlan Family Farms grows. Customers have the option of picking their own apples or grabbing a bag inside the store. (Photo by April Steyer)

Freshman elementary education major Ava Borgfield, who is also an employee for Knowlan Farms, waits on customers Christopher Dirnberger and his son, Charlie. Knowlan Family Farms offers other sweet treats in their country store such as caramels, fudge, and ice cream. (Photo by April Steyer)

Freshman pre-med major Tanya Maswera (right) joins her friends, Deborah Mabuya(center) and Mercy Lubeju(left) in Knowlan’s pumpkin patch. Maswera and friends said this was the first time they have been to an apple orchard. (Photo by April Steyer)

Freshman pre-med major Tanya Maswera looks for her perfect pumpkin. Knowlan Family Farms offered a variety of sizes of pumpkins for the students. (Photo by April Steyer)