伊利诺伊州莫顿州 供应超过95%的美国罐头南瓜 驱动着2亿美元的产业 Morton, Illinois, supplies over 95% of the U.S. canned pumpkin, driving a $200 million industry.

伊利诺伊州莫顿生产了美国95%以上的罐装南瓜供应，这得益于其肥沃的“橙带”土壤以及与利比罐头厂长达百年的合作关系。 Morton, Illinois, produces over 95% of the U.S. canned pumpkin supply, fueled by its fertile "orange belt" soil and a century-long partnership with the Libby’s cannery. 该厂自1925年以来一直在运作,大部分南瓜来源于45英里以内附近的农场,为伊利诺伊州2亿美元的工业提供了支持。 The plant, operating since 1925, sources most pumpkins from nearby farms within 45 miles, supporting a $200 million industry in Illinois. 当地农民获得种子和技术指导,促进可持续做法。 Local farmers receive seeds and technical guidance, promoting sustainable practices. 一年一度的南瓜节吸引了75 000名游客,凸显了作物的文化和经济意义。 The annual Pumpkin Festival draws 75,000 visitors, highlighting the crop’s cultural and economic significance.