Organizers said admission to the event is free of charge.

“Anybody can walk up and visit with us,” she said. “It’s free admissions. Also, anyone who wants to buy a pumpkin can do so. They cost anywhere from 50 cents and up.”

Rogers said the most important part of the project is the community.

“It brings the community together,” Rogers said. “It’s a project that all ages can participate in. ... We look forward to it each year.”

Byrd said the event is sponsored by the church’s children’s ministry.

“It's a fundraiser and a community outreach project for us,” she explained. “This year we are raising money for the church’s children’s ministry and the Heifer Project.”

The Heifer Project is a part of Heifer International, which is a non-profit organization designed to help end world hunger.

Heifer’s mission is to work with communities to end hunger and poverty and to care for the earth. Heifer does this by providing appropriate livestock, training and related services to small-scale farmers and communities worldwide.

According to the organization’s website, Heifer International works with communities around the world to end hunger and poverty and to care for the earth. Since 1944, Heifer has helped 9.2 million families in 125 countries move toward greater self-reliance through livestock, training and “passing on the gift.”

By providing animals and training, Heifer enables families to overcome poverty and make lasting improvements in their quality of life.

Also as a part of the local group’s Pumpkin Patch, Byrd said, bake sales will also be conducted.

The pumpkin patch will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.