Locals and winter visitors attend Yuma County Cooperative Extension’s U-Pick event

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - The "Winter Lettuce Capital of the World" expanded its horizons to a multitude of vegetables to locals and visitors during the Yuma County Cooperative Extension's U-Pick event Saturday.

The event took place at the Yuma AG Center, located at 6425 W. Eighth Street, at 9:00 a.m.

There was a variety of items during the event like cauliflower, lettuces, beets, Napa cabbage, and radishes.

Janine Lane, a member of the Cooperative Extension, spoke about how they benefit from U-Pick events.

"It shows people how the agriculture is actually growing out in the field, and it's really fun when families come out here with their kids because then, you know, the kids are more likely to eat the vegetables that they pick that morning," Lane explained.

The event lasted until 11:00 a.m.