Florida Agriculture

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Did you know the tangerine is technically a hybrid of the mandarin and the pomelo? Learn more fun facts about this tasty fruit! Florida Agriculture, Florida Farms, Farm Facts, Tangerines, Pomelo, Orange Fruit, Family Farm, More Fun, Did You Know
Farm Facts: Tangerines
Did you know the tangerine is technically a hybrid of the mandarin and the pomelo? Learn more fun facts about this tasty fruit!
Did you know bell peppers are a fruit? 🫑 Check out these fun facts to learn more! Orange Peppers, Green Bell Peppers, Stuffed Green Peppers, Florida Grown, Fresh Market, Palm Beach County, Yummy Snacks
Farm Facts: Bell Peppers
Did you know bell peppers are a fruit? 🫑 Check out these fun facts to learn more!
Discover the rich heritage and dedication behind Yee Farms as they supply consumers with top-quality Asian vegetables grown right here in Florida. 📸: James Jackman Asian Vegetables, Cooked Vegetables, Growing Vegetables, Agriculture Industry, Winter Melon, Cooking Demonstration
Yee Farms Supplies Consumers with Fresh, Florida-Grown Asian Vegetables
Discover the rich heritage and dedication behind Yee Farms as they supply consumers with top-quality Asian vegetables grown right here in Florida. 📸: James Jackman
Oysters are more than just a tasty treat! Learn about the role they play in the ecosystem and other fun facts. Low Cholesterol, Oven Roast, Protein Sources, Low Calorie, Yummy Treats, Oysters, Nutritious
Farm Facts: Oysters
Oysters are more than just a tasty treat! Learn about the role they play in the ecosystem and other fun facts.
Discover the passion and dedication behind Fulford Family Farms' peanuts. 🥜 📸: Elizabeth E. George Boiled Peanuts, Salty Treats, Fun Facts, Enjoyment, Discover, Farms, Dedication
Fulford Family Farms Satisfies Customers’ Peanut Cravings
Discover the passion and dedication behind Fulford Family Farms' peanuts. 🥜 📸: Elizabeth E. George
Florida’s ranching and beef production roots run deep, with the first documented cattle in the 1500s. Check out more fun facts about the Sunshine State's cattle! 📸: Edward Linsmier Cattle Farming, Sunshine State, Edward, Roots
Farm Facts: Cattle
Florida’s ranching and beef production roots run deep, with the first documented cattle in the 1500s. Check out more fun facts about the Sunshine State's cattle! 📸: Edward Linsmier
Discover the story behind Fulford Family Farms' dedication to bringing you fresh, tasty peanuts straight from their fields. 🥜 📸: Elizabeth E. George Nutty, Cravings, Bring It On, Favorite
Fulford Family Farms Satisfies Customers’ Peanut Craving
Discover the story behind Fulford Family Farms' dedication to bringing you fresh, tasty peanuts straight from their fields. 🥜 📸: Elizabeth E. George
Unshell the incredible story of Fulford Family Farms, where peanuts are the salty star of the show. 🥜 📸: Elizabeth E. George Soil Health, George, The Incredibles, Peanuts
Fulford Family Farms Satisfies Customers’ Peanut Cravings
Unshell the incredible story of Fulford Family Farms, where peanuts are the salty star of the show. 🥜 📸: Elizabeth E. George
While Florida might be prized for its tourism attractions and citrus, one staple in the state’s history has held strong for 500 years: ranching. Check out these fun facts about the cattle industry! 📸: Edward Linsmier Tourism, Things To Come, Citrus
Farm Facts: Cattle
While Florida might be prized for its tourism attractions and citrus, one staple in the state’s history has held strong for 500 years: ranching. Check out these fun facts about the cattle industry! 📸: Edward Linsmier
Meet Monica and Megan, the dynamic twin duo behind Mayshrooms! 📸: Jeremiah Wilson Twin Sisters, Twins, Stuffed Mushrooms, Urban, Wilson, Farm Girl
Twin Sisters Find Their Purpose At Mayshrooms Urban Mushroom Farm
Meet Monica and Megan, the dynamic twin duo behind Mayshrooms! 📸: Jeremiah Wilson
Uncover the fascinating secrets of Florida avocados and expand your knowledge about this fruit with these fun facts! 🥑 Florida Food, Avocado Farm, Favorite Dish, Places To Eat, Fresh Food
Farm Facts: Florida Avocados
Uncover the fascinating secrets of Florida avocados and expand your knowledge about this fruit with these fun facts! 🥑
Bees pollinate agricultural commodities, a large factor in Florida’s economy. Learn more about these pollinators! 🐝 #NationalPollinatorWeek 📸: Jeremiah Wilson Farmers, Bees, Large
The Buzz About Bees
Bees pollinate agricultural commodities, a large factor in Florida’s economy. Learn more about these pollinators! 🐝 #NationalPollinatorWeek 📸: Jeremiah Wilson
Approximately 92,000 bee colonies were used for crop pollination in Florida resulting in an increased production value for specialty crops estimated at $237 million. 🐝 Learn more about these buzzing pollinators and their keepers! #NationalPollinatorWeek 📸: World Honey Market Secret Life, The Secret, Bee Colony, Bee Keeping, Supportive, Learning, Honey
The Secret Life of Bees: How Beekeepers Support the Ag Industry
Approximately 92,000 bee colonies were used for crop pollination in Florida resulting in an increased production value for specialty crops estimated at $237 million. 🐝 Learn more about these buzzing pollinators and their keepers! #NationalPollinatorWeek 📸: World Honey Market
It’s #JuneDairyMonth, and Florida’s definitely got milk! Did you know Each Florida dairy cow produces about 6 to 8 gallons of milk daily? 🐄🥛 June Dairy Month, Okeechobee, Got Milk?, Dairy Cows, Dairy Farms
Farm Facts: Florida Dairy
It’s #JuneDairyMonth, and Florida’s definitely got milk! Did you know Each Florida dairy cow produces about 6 to 8 gallons of milk daily? 🐄🥛
Big Timber Cattle Company’s story begins in 1987 when a fresh-out-of-college Richie Longanecker founded his sawmill business, but he would go on to raise Black Angus cattle, a difficult breed to successfully raise in Florida. 📸: Jeremiah Wilson Big Timber, S Stories, Cattle, Sawmill
Big Timber Cattle Company Masters the Science of Steak
Big Timber Cattle Company’s story begins in 1987 when a fresh-out-of-college Richie Longanecker founded his sawmill business, but he would go on to raise Black Angus cattle, a difficult breed to successfully raise in Florida. 📸: Jeremiah Wilson
Check out all bees do to help the Florida ag industry and economy. 🐝 #WorldBeeDay 📸: Jeremiah Wilson Bee Do, Check
The Buzz About Bees
Check out all bees do to help the Florida ag industry and economy. 🐝 #WorldBeeDay 📸: Jeremiah Wilson
While Florida might be prized for its tourism attractions and citrus, one staple in the state’s history has held strong for 500 years: ranching. 📸: Edward Linsmier
Farm Facts: Cattle
While Florida might be prized for its tourism attractions and citrus, one staple in the state’s history has held strong for 500 years: ranching. 📸: Edward Linsmier
Twin sisters Monica and Megan always knew they wanted to open a business together. This ambition and their love of ag led the way to Mayshrooms. 📸: Jeremiah Wilson Opening A Business, Lead The Way
Twin Sisters Find Their Purpose At Mayshrooms Urban Mushroom Farm
Twin sisters Monica and Megan always knew they wanted to open a business together. This ambition and their love of ag led the way to Mayshrooms. 📸: Jeremiah Wilson
Honeybees contribute significantly to the Sunshine State, including several billion dollars to the economy. 🐝 Learn more fun facts about these pollinators! 📸: World Honey Market Bee, Honey Bees
The Buzz About Bees
Honeybees contribute significantly to the Sunshine State, including several billion dollars to the economy. 🐝 Learn more fun facts about these pollinators! 📸: World Honey Market
Did you know eggplants are fruit? 🍆 Learn more fun facts about this fruit! Organic Eggplant, Eggplant Plant, Eggplant Seeds, Home Grown Vegetables, Edible Garden, Veggie Garden, Vegetable Gardening, Garden Gear
Farm Facts: Eggplants
Did you know eggplants are fruit? 🍆 Learn more fun facts about this fruit!
Did you know Florida is the only state that grows fresh blueberries from late March through April? 🫐 Learn more fun facts about blueberries! Growing Blueberries, Growing Grapes, Frozen Blueberries, Blueberry Plant, Blueberry Bushes, Bush Seeds, Grape Trellis, Cucumber Trellis
Farm Facts: Blueberries
Did you know Florida is the only state that grows fresh blueberries from late March through April? 🫐 Learn more fun facts about blueberries!
The Lavender House in Raiford demonstrates how farm families creatively adapt to today’s economic challenges. 📸: Donna Harris, Rike_ Adaptations, Lavender, Harris, Families, House, Challenges
The Lavender House Adapts for Success
The Lavender House in Raiford demonstrates how farm families creatively adapt to today’s economic challenges. 📸: Donna Harris, Rike_
Florida produces more sweet corn for the fresh market than any other state. 🌽 Check out these farm facts about Florida sweet corn! 📸: Jason Nuttle Sweet Corn, The Fresh, Jason
Farm Facts: Sweet Corn
Florida produces more sweet corn for the fresh market than any other state. 🌽 Check out these farm facts about Florida sweet corn! 📸: Jason Nuttle
The Karimipours established Persica Landscape Nursery in 1991 with two simple goals: provide quality work and build strong business relationships in the community. 📸: Linda Long Landscape Nursery, Persica, Good Neighbor, Natural Resources, Beautiful Landscapes, Environment
Persica Landscape Nursery “CARES” for Plants, People and the Environment
The Karimipours established Persica Landscape Nursery in 1991 with two simple goals: provide quality work and build strong business relationships in the community. 📸: Linda Long
Growing up in DeSoto County, Lynn Mills fell head over heels for production agriculture at a young age, and she continues to carry on her family's ranching legacy. 📸: Edward Linsmier Mill Falls, Cattle Ranching, Family Legacy, The Ranch, Lynn, Growing Up
Lynn Mills Carries on the Family Legacy of Cattle Ranching
Growing up in DeSoto County, Lynn Mills fell head over heels for production agriculture at a young age, and she continues to carry on her family's ranching legacy. 📸: Edward Linsmier
Did you know eggplants are members of the nightshade family, which also includes tomatoes, potatoes and hot peppers? 🍆 Check out these fun facts about eggplants. South Asia, Stuffed Hot Peppers, Eggplants, Tasty, Nightshade
Farm facts: Eggplants
Did you know eggplants are members of the nightshade family, which also includes tomatoes, potatoes and hot peppers? 🍆 Check out these fun facts about eggplants.
Learn about the Best Management Practices Shedrick McGriff incorporates on his family farm. 📸: Elizabeth E. George Fifth Generation, Sustainability, It Works
Shedrick McGriff Works to Sustain the Environment and His Family Legacy
Learn about the Best Management Practices Shedrick McGriff incorporates on his family farm. 📸: Elizabeth E. George
Grapefruits, loved worldwide for their sweet and sour flavor as well as their health benefits, are just one facet of Florida’s booming citrus industry. Grapefruit, Health Benefits, Wellness, Flavors
Farm Facts: Grapefruit
Grapefruits, loved worldwide for their sweet and sour flavor as well as their health benefits, are just one facet of Florida’s booming citrus industry.
While native to South Asia, eggplants are grown across the globe. Learn more about the varieties grown in Florida! 🍆 Unique Vegetables, Fall Garden Vegetables, Vegetable Garden, Garden Soil, Garden Plants, Gardening, Healthy Garden, Healthy Plants, Manure Tea
Farm Facts: Eggplants
While native to South Asia, eggplants are grown across the globe. Learn more about the varieties grown in Florida! 🍆
Acquiring land didn’t come easily for Howard when he came to Florida in the 1950s, but he persevered, breaking barriers, and now his ranch comprises close to 7,000 acres. 📸: Jeremiah Wilson Howard, Mississippi, Legacy
Home on the Ranch: Huey Howard Lassos a Unique Cattle Ranching Legacy
Acquiring land didn’t come easily for Howard when he came to Florida in the 1950s, but he persevered, breaking barriers, and now his ranch comprises close to 7,000 acres. 📸: Jeremiah Wilson