Peggy Parke Celebrates 50 Years With Iconic Farm by K. MICHELE TRICE photos by MICHAEL WILSON If you are familiar with the Central Florida area, you know about Parkesdale Farms’ strawberries. You may have stood in a line that wrapped around the Parkesdale Market to get one of their famous strawberry shortcakes or Food Network-featured […]
Researchers Hope to Change How Homeowners Think of Irrigation by BRAD BUCK, UF/IFAS You set your automatic sprinkler, and it activates right on schedule – even if it’s raining. Many people see rain as a bonus — on top of their sprinkler — when they should view precipitation as their cue to conserve water, University
myfwc.com/news/all-news/saltwater-records-1222/ When Matthew Marovich set out fishing on August 26, 2022, he didn’t know he would be catching two record-breaking fish. Setting out from Sarasota on a flat, calm day with clear skies, the day was perfect for catching fish, and they were biting. With these ideal conditions, Marovich was able to land a new
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Central Florida Youth in Ag to Debut Adaptive Showmanship Class for Kids With Special Needs by TERESA SCHIFFER Central Florida Youth in Agriculture is providing new opportunities for students to get involved with agriculture. Since the pandemic shut down meetings, exhibitions, and competitions a couple of years ago, CFYIA emerged to create a new forum
by JULIE GMITTER Each year, the Florida Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee awards $250 Mini-Grants to educators across the state. The goal of the FFB Classroom Mini-Grant is to increase awareness and understanding of agriculture among students and educators, and while the focus is agriculture, teachers across all subjects are encouraged to apply. This year
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Polk County Youth Fair Ready for Action by PAUL CATALA photos by THOMAS HAGERTY (2022) For the past 75 years, the Polk County Youth Fair has been dedicated to helping foster a future for the Polk County and Central Florida youth. Since the 1940s, generations of youths ages 8 to 18 have been able to
New Meat Processing Facility Aims to Rewire Supply Chain by JESSICA McDONALD & PAUL CATALA January marks the beginning of fair season throughout Central Florida, and Polk County’s Youth Fair kicks off the festivities. This year, fair participants and their families have a new opportunity once the fun wraps up. If the pandemic proved anything,
Winter Haven Nursery Brings Globe’s Rare Edible Plants to Central Florida by TERESA SCHIFFER When it comes to landscape design, there are plenty of styles and themes to choose from, especially here in Central Florida, where our climate allows for quite a range of options. One Winter Haven nursery, however, really takes the cake when
A Look at the Top Trends in Central Florida Landscaping by GRACE HIRDES Landscaping and gardening have always been popular topics for homeowners. We’ve noticed that some of the biggest landscaping trends to emerge lately include a focus on the environment, natural wildlife, and sustainable vegetables. We spoke with Anne Yasalonis, Residential Horticulture Agent and
Avocados Have a Long History, Even Longer Fan List by TERESA SCHIFFER Sponsored by Farm Credit of Central Florida Let’s not mince words when it comes to avocados. The deftly versatile, densely nutritious superfood is a fan favorite. These funky fruits are positively packed with protein on top of heaping helpings of potassium, folate, fiber,
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