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Daniel Jenkins Academy Teacher Incorporates Hands-On Lessons in Agriculture, Sustainability and More

Florida Growers Court a New Alternative Crop

Organization Offers Education, Opportunity and Support for Community by HEATHER MACHOVINA The need for an organization that provides great educational opportunities and project support to kids in the Polk County community through agriculture has been a popular conversation topic over the past few years.  “A lot of the kids come from agricultural families, so they

Highlands County Youth Citrus Project Teaches Kids About the Industry by HEATHER MACHOVINA The Highlands County Youth Citrus Project (HCYCP) is all about teaching our youth the ins and outs of the Florida citrus industry. From growing, to picking fruit, to processing and juicing, they are educated on the whole process. All youth ages 8

Take Advantage of the Freshest Berries Around by GRACE BOGGESS HIRDES  Did you know that strawberries are packed with vitamins, fiber, and particularly high levels of antioxidants known as polyphenols? As if being delicious wasn’t enough, strawberries are a sodium-free, fat-free, cholesterol-free, low-calorie food. They are among the top 20 fruits in antioxidant capacity and

After Almost a Century, Plant City-Based Astin Farms Continues to Expand Acreage, Variety by PAUL CATALA photos by ASTIN FARMS It has been about a century since Sam Astin ventured from South Georgia to Plant City and began planting the seeds for one of Central Florida’s most successful and innovative farms. Over the past 100

Try These Tips to Keep Your Horse Cool as Temperatures Rise by MATT COBBLE While our recent cold snaps may make us forget for a time, summertime in Florida is never far off. This does have its advantages, such as longer days to enjoy the outdoors, but our Floridian summers do have some drawbacks, especially

Florida Strawberries Have Rich History by ERIKA ALDRICH Sponsored by Farm Credit of Central Florida The peak of strawberry season is right around the corner, meaning America’s favorite fruit is about to be everywhere, from roadside stalls to supermarkets and at the Florida Strawberry Festival in Plant City in March. Strawberries have been grown in

Longtime Citrus Advocate Bobby McKown Talks About His Career, the Future of Citrus, and His Upcoming Induction into the Florida Ag Hall of Fame by TIM CRAIG When Bobby McKown got the call saying that he was selected for the 2021 Florida Agriculture Hall of Fame, the hardest part was keeping quiet.   “I knew

Cruciferous Vegetables an Important Crop for Florida  by ERIKA ALDRICH Sponsored by Farm Credit of Central Florida With winter in full swing, it’s that time of year when The Sunshine State supplies a decent portion of the country’s cruciferous vegetables, namely broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower. Cruciferous vegetables are traditional winter vegetables, and Florida’s mild temperatures