TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – On March 27, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced Wish Farms as the 2025 winner of the Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Award. The Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Award has been presented annually since 1994 and spotlights environmentally innovative growers and ranchers who share a commitment to protecting and preserving Florida’s resources while continuing to produce the world-class agricultural goods we rely on.
“Wish Farms exemplifies the innovation and stewardship that make Florida agriculture a national leader,” said Commissioner Wilton Simpson. “Their commitment to sustainable farming practices, conservation, and environmental responsibility ensures that future generations will continue to enjoy the high-quality produce our state is known for. It is an honor to recognize them as the 2025 winner of the Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Award.”
Wish Farms
Founded in 1922, Wish Farms is a fourth-generation, family-owned company based in Plant City, Florida. A leader in the berry industry, Wish Farms grows and markets strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, and pineberries supplying fresh, high-quality fruit across North America. Wish Farms’ Plant City cooler and warehouse features a rooftop solar array, consisting of over 2,100 panels covering 80,000 square feet. It produces 1.6 gigawatts of energy per year, enough to power 117 Florida homes. The company is deeply committed to sustainability, implementing innovative farming practices to conserve water, reduce waste, and protect natural resources. Through its “Grower First” philosophy and community outreach efforts, Wish Farms continues to uphold its mission of providing “Feel Good Fruit” while being a responsible steward of the environment.
Wish Farms will be recognized by Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson at the Fresh From Florida Breakfast in October at the Florida Farm Bureau annual meeting.
— provided by FDACS