Half Moon Bay, Calif. • John Muller steered his tractor left onto Main Street, four Atlantic Giant pumpkins in tow, and thousands of people at the pumpkin parade screamed with delight.
But there were many others, spread throughout the festival that day, who feared the famous farmer had led the city down an uncertain path, demanding changes that couldn't be undone and attempting to enrich himself in the process.
They are determined to stop “Farmer John,” even if it means putting him — and his pumpkin patch — out of business.
On Tuesday, Nov.