From the Editor’s Desk

If you’ve been a reader of our publication for any amount of time, you’ve probably heard us talk about the importance of ag education. (Come to think of it, you’d be hard-pressed to find an edition of Central Florida Ag News that doesn’t emphasize that point.) When people think of “education,” they often think of […]

Floridians know summer. They know the heat, the humidity, the frequent rains, and last but not least, they know the hurricanes. As we head into the height of hurricane season, that threat is top of mind for Florida growers. In last month’s edition of Central Florida Ag News, we took a bird’s-eye view of the

As summer sets in, the ag community is coming alive with learning opportunities. Here are some events to add to your calendar. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram to keep up with additional opportunities that we’ll post as they come in.  Citrus Grower Forum June 21, 11 a.m.  UF/IFAS Citrus Research and

I suppose I shouldn’t be surprised that the success of agriculture is due in large part to grassroots efforts. It is in the name, after all.  Florida agriculture has some extremely dedicated people advocating for it, and this past month has been a prime example of that.  In April, growers flocked to Newberry for a

For all you citrus enthusiasts, there are some key events planned this year that you won’t want to miss.  The Florida Grower Citrus Show Fort Pierce, April 13Now in its 77th year and under new management, this show will have a whole new look as well as a condensed one-day format. This year, the trade show

If you believe that well-known adage that a picture speaks a thousand words, this edition of Central Florida Ag News speaks volumes.  This past month was jam-packed with events from around Central Florida, including the Polk County Cattlemen’s Association Trade Show & Ranch Rodeo, the Florida State Fair, the Florida Strawberry Festival, Agri-Fest, Food Check-out

Each month, we bring you stories that we think make a difference. A lot of consideration goes into our content, and we’re not interested in wasting your time. After all, we know how precious your time is. That’s why we choose stories that we feel are important because they’re about you and the issues that

The beginning of the year is always exciting for the ag industry in Central Florida because it’s fair season! From January through March, the lineup is packed with county fairs and other great events. Make sure you have these events on your calendar. We want you to milk every last drop of fun from this

Each year around this time, I field the same question: Where can I go to cut down my own real Florida Christmas tree? Let’s get one thing straight before we get any further: If you’re hoping to take a drive out to the Florida countryside and haul home a classic blue spruce, you’re going to

There are plenty of learning and leisure opportunities coming up. Here’s a quick glance at what’s in store.