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5 Questions With a Florida Citrus Grower
Jody Anderson – Ward’s Nursery, Inc. and Ward’s Groves Florida’s citrus industry is a cornerstone...
Lake Placid Gears Up for 34th Annual Caladium Festival
by PAUL CATALA Since 1990, the annual Caladium Festival has blossomed into one of Florida’s...
Lakeland’s Born + Bread Rises to Top With Iconic Polk Fare
by PAUL CATALA Sponsored by Visit Central Florida It was the fact Jennifer Smurr is...
Bringing Together Resources and a Plan for Florida Citrus
A phased replanting strategy over the next three years shows us how that could impact...
Mind Your Melon Survey Offers Key Insights, Steers Future Plans
Results Identify Stressors and Coping Methods for Those in Florida Agriculture by SHAYLYNN MARKS For...
Warner University Launches Online Agribusiness Degree
New Program Improves Accessibility for Working Professionals by REBEKAH PIERCE While Warner University has offered...
Ben Albritton’s Fight to Save Florida’s Citrus Legacy
Senate President Drove Push for Funding in State Budget by REBEKAH PIERCE photos provided by...
Sunshine State Is King of Summer’s Favorite Fruit — the Watermelon
by RYAN MILEJCZAK Sponsored by Farm Credit of Central Florida Even though citrus might be...
Hurricane Milton Made for Challenging Florida Citrus Season
Weather Woes Left Growers With Mixed Results by RYAN MILEJCZAK As the state comes to...
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...