The Best Halloween Costumes Tie Back to the Farm

Maybe it’s because I’m a farm kid at heart, but I think the best Halloween costume ideas come straight from the farm. And I’m not the only one on our team here at Farm Journal who feels that way.

Halloween Costumes 2023
Halloween Costumes 2023
(Farm Journal)

Halloween: an opportunity for parents to squish their adorable children into itchy, feathery, sequin-filled works of art in an attempt to capture that perfect moment and share it on their social media feeds. Maybe it’s because I’m a farm kid at heart, but I think the best costume ideas come straight from the farm. And I’m not the only one on our team here at Farm Journal who feels that way.

In case you are still looking for that perfect costume for Halloween (or just enjoy cute kids on Halloween), here are some farm-friendly ideas shared by our team at Farm Journal.

“Farmer” aka Baylee from Indiana
Baylee’s mom, Joelle Orem, is the editor of AgFax and design director for The Scoop.

“The Pollinator” aka Hank from Texas
Hank’s mom, Kristin Lore, is the editor of The Packer.

“A Combine, Cowgirl & Cow” aka Hayden, Harper & Henley from Iowa
Their mom, Kayla Lichty, is the events manager at Farm Journal.

“Hungry Piglet” aka Harper from Illinois
Harper’s mom, Jennifer Shike, is the editor of Farm Journal’s PORK.

“Popeye holding a gallon of MILK” aka Tyler of Illinois
Tyler’s mom, Karen Bohnert, is the editor of Dairy Herd Management and Milk Business Quarterly.


“Combine” aka Grant of Wisconsin
Grant’s mom, Annie McCullough, is a national accounts manager for livestock at Farm Journal.


“Lil’ Corn Cob” aka Kinsler of Missouri
Kinsler’s mom, Tyne Morgan, is the host of U.S. Farm Report.


“A Pig Showman, Judge, Ninja Turtle and Pig” aka Curtis, Colin, Keegan and Crosby of Missouri
Their mom, Katie Humphreys, is the content director for Farm Journal.

We’d love to see your great “farm-themed” costumes. Tag us on social #FJHalloween.

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