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The Original Entertainment Park
Hidden Gem Grape Hammock Is a Fantastic Destination for Ag-Recreation by TERESA SCHIFFER Central Florida is much more than theme parks and citrus groves, and Grape Hammock Fish Camp in
Hope for a Cure
University of California Scientists Find Treatment They Say Will Effectively Kill Citrus Greening by HEATHER MACOHVINA Citrus Greening, or Huanglongbing (HLB), was first observed in South Florida infecting backyard
Signs of the Season
Avocados’ Popularity Helps Drive Florida Production Sponsored by Farm Credit of Central Florida by ERIKA ALDRICH Summer is the start of the Florida avocado season in The Sunshine State, so
Exploring Agritourism
Pennsylvania Researchers Join Florida in Examining Industry With $500,000 Grant by MARY TOOTHMAN Farmers in Florida have been expanding into adventures in agritourism in recent years, exploring new ways to
A Call to the Country
Southern Hill Farms Grows in Popularity as Public Turns Focus to Rural Fun by TERESA SCHIFFER Agritoursim has become a big deal to Florida farmers in recent years. Now, more
Where the Blues Yield Green
Island Grove Wine Company Rounds Out Offerings of Blueberry Nursery by MATT COBBLE photos provided by ISLAND GROVE WINE COMPANY If someone tells you they are planning a trip
Signs of the Season – sponsored by Farm Credit of Central Florida
Sponsored by Farm Credit of Central Florida by ERIKA ALDRICH Citrus is one of the oldest agriculture industries in The Sunshine State, with citrus being introduced to the state in the
Citrus Roundup
Season Ends on Satisfactory Note for Florida Growers By TERESA SCHIFFER Summer is here and the citrus season is just wrapping up in Florida. All things considered, most growers and
In Celebration of Dad!
Farmers Shine in Florida CattleWomen’s ‘Ultimate Ranch Dad’ Contest Last month in honor of Father’s Day, the Florida CattleWomen collected nominations for their “Ultimate Ranch Dad” contest. In celebration of
Florida Roots
Steven Callaham Wins 2020 Citrus Achievement Award By PAUL CATALA As a Polk County native who was born and raised in Lake Wales during a time when the city had