BRANDON, S.D. (KELO) -- It's only the middle of September but a local farm is making a big transition to fall by opening up its pumpkin patch. Cherry Rock Farms is hoping to take advantage of some nice weather to get families out to pick some pumpkins.

It's about a week or two earlier than usual but under a hazy orange sun, the Vankulen family is ready to select their favorite pumpkins.