Citrus has a long history in The Sunshine State, with Spanish explorers planting the first citrus trees in Florida in the 1500s. Early Florida citrus growers started a deep heritage, opening the fruit stands and stores that sold fresh fruit, orange juice, orange preserves and other citrus goods that were the precursors to today’s agritourism …
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Florida’s year-round subtropical climate and expansive agricultural footprint place the state in a prime position for profit. Agritourism combines agriculture and tourism—the two largest industries in the state—for entertainment and education. Florida’s ranchers and farmers are able to benefit from the lucrative industry thanks to a law passed in 2013 that protects and facilitates such …
The USDA’s Census of Agriculture is completed every five years. The data is compiled and released with details about the country’s agricultural sectors. Recently, the 2017 Census of Agriculture was released with details about how the country’s producers are doing and on the demographics of these producers. Here are some key changes to know. EGINAFarming …
The use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones, is becoming a low-cost, essential tool for precision agriculture that can help citrus growers better manage their crop in new and revolutionary ways. Idaho farmer Robert Blair claims to be the first farmer to use a drone in 2005 and has seen the technology become more …
It’s hard to believe that it is August already! I’ve provided some tips below that should help keep your lawn the best it can be. During this month, it’s important to keep a close eye out for insects in your grass and plants. A few that are common to our area that you should keep …
When it’s time to travel, don’t forget how your horses are going to get to your destination. Your trailer is crucial to safely getting your horses from A to B, even if it is just down the road. It’s a good idea to have a quick trailer safety checklist in mind before setting off. Starting …
Rustic Wedding Venues Draw Couples in Rising Numbers by MARY TOOTHMAN photo by JOE LEDUC photo by TEELYN PHOTOS “Our trade secret is pretty simple: Just love people and treat them like family.” — Michelle Welch, Wishing Well Barn Brides today are indicating in increasing numbers that their dreams for the most special day of …
College Savings Plans, known as “529 qualified tuition programs,” have become very popular in helping families save and prepare for their children’s higher education expenses in recent years. However, many investors, are still unaware of the generous tax benefits* these accounts provide, as well as the broad flexibility of how the money can be utilized …
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Americans love to eat food, a lot. In a perfect world, all the food we consume is made perfectly, to the right food and safety standards, and free of any problems such as diseases or spoiling. Unfortunately, this isn’t a perfect world, and there are many different variables at play when it comes to keeping …
One of my basic beliefs as a business owner is that businesses MUST support our local communities. And I’ll be honest, it ruffles my feathers when I see giant companies profiting from our communities but doing very little to give back in a way that really matters. So that’s one of the reasons that Russell’s …
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