In 1972, local couple Johnny and Kathy Burt had the idea to grow and sell pumpkins from their front yard as a way to turn a hobby into a little extra money. In the 50 years since then, what started as a hobby has turned into a family-run business that is a staple of Dawson County: Burt’s Pumpkin Farm. Today, the Burt family still runs and operates Burt’s Pumpkin Farm, which has grown exponentially each year.