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Learn to Make Garden-Fresh Tea at Upcoming Sebring Class
by SHAYLYNN MARKS If you’ve ever wondered how to turn your garden into a source...
Florida Heritage on Tap at Grove Roots Brewing
by PAUL CATALA Sponsored by Visit Central Florida Born and raised in Winter Haven, Joseph...
CUPS U-Pick Coming Soon to Alturas
Katie and Shane Bevilacqua Unveil Plans for Golden Ridge Groves and Market, Set to Open...
Florida Watermelon Growers See Strong Yields in 2025 Season
Hot, Dry Conditions a Boon for Florida Watermelon Growers by REBEKAH PIERCE photos provided by...
Ridge Island Groves Closes, Marking End of a Citrus Legacy
After 3 Decades and an Ever-Growing Fanbase That Spanned the Globe, Owners Archie and Jill...
Florida Blueberry Industry Thrives in 2025 Despite Challenges
Growers Report Steady Market Prices, Strong Production by RYAN MILEJCZAK While the 2025 Florida blueberry...
Step Aside, Hass: It’s The Florida Avocado’s Time to Shine
by RYAN MILEJCZAK Sponsored by Farm Credit of Central Florida There’s no doubt that the...
Author Delves Into Boom, Challenges, and Future of Florida Citrus Industry
David Sumner’s Book Traces the Rise, Fall, and Future of Florida’s Citrus Industry by REBEKAH...
Fresh From the Hive
Bee-Haven Honey Company Delivers Raw Taste of Florida by RYAN MILEJCZAK Sponsored by Visit Central...
Florida Polytechnic’s Citrus Innovation Center Pioneers the Future of Flavor and Sustainability
University Partnership Focuses on New Possibilities for Citrus by RYAN MILEJCZAK The flavors and aromas...
Kathleen Middle School: Leading the Future of Agricultural Education in Polk County
School Named 2024 Polk County Farm Bureau Ag Program of the Year by SHAYLYNN MARKS...
Kathryn Gelb Inspires the Next Generation of Agricultural Leaders at Mulberry High
Gelb Named 2024 Polk County Farm Bureau Ag Teacher of the Year by SHAYLYNN MARKS...
Marcia Lightsey: A Champion for Florida Agriculture, Conservation, and Generational Ranching
by REBEKAH PIERCE Marcia Lightsey is a cattle rancher, mother, grandmother, and tireless advocate for...
Florida-Fresh Peaches Burst Onto Market
by RYAN MILEJCZAK Sponsored by Farm Credit of Central Florida Summer is right around the...
Front Paige Ag: How Teen Advocate Paige Cruse Is Amplifying Agriculture Across Florida
Fort Pierce Teen on a Mission to Raise Awareness by SHAYLYNN MARKS At just 18...
Polk County School Students Awarded for Ag Accomplishments
Polk Youths Soraya Lopidas and Danielle Tamayo Honored for Dedication & Commitment by SHAYLYNN MARKS...
Boomin’ Blues: Florida’s Early Blueberry Harvest Now Underway
by RYAN MILEJCZAK Sponsored by Farm Credit of Central Florida Florida is an agricultural powerhouse...
Gus Trent Rodeo Association Forges New Equine Paths for City Youth
Plant City’s Gus Trent Is Putting Rodeo Within Reach for Inner-City Youth by REBEKAH PIERCE...
Florida Cattle Market Strong Despite Inflation, Loss of Ranchland
Polk County Ranchers See Cattle Market In Their Favor by REBEKAH PIERCE According to the...
2025 Agri-Fest
photos provided by Polk County Farm Bureau More than 4,900 students, 208 classrooms, and almost...