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Making Her Mark
Dr. LuJean Waters Named Florida’s 2026 Woman of the Year in Agriculture by SHAYLYNN MARKS...
Farms Rooted in Faith
Polk County Farm Bureau’s Sarah Waldman Launching Podcast by SHAYLYNN MARKS Sarah Waldman wears many...
Ready to ROAR?
Camp Roar Cultivates Student Interest in Ag by RYAN MILEJCZAKphotos provided by Camp ROAR Even...
Watershed Moment
Newly Approved CarriCea T1 Rootstock Ignites Hope Among Citrus Growers by RYAN MILEJCZAK Over the...
Poultry Industry Plays Meaningful, but Not Dominant, Role in Florida Economy
Poultry Industry Plays Meaningful, but Not Dominant, Role in Florida Economy by RYAN MILEJCZAK Sponsored...
Community Bonds Make Haines Family Farm a Central Florida Sweet Spot
by SHAYLYNN MARKS Sponsored by Visit Central Florida At Haines Family Farm, blueberry season is...
Interested in 4-H? Summer Is the Best Time to Start Your Journey
by SHREEMOYEE GHOSH, 4-H Youth Development Agent If you’ve ever wondered what 4-H is all...
From First Ride to Lifelong Confidence
Life Lessons Take Root at Rocking Horse Ranch by DEMI GUILLORY Photos provided by Rocking...
Pitmasters in Paradise Brings BBQ Triple Crown to Auburndale
by SHAYLYNN MARKS Sponsored by Visit Central Florida Barbecue fans in Central Florida will have...
Closing a Chapter
Citrus Research and Development Foundation COO Dantzler to Retire Effective June 30 by TIM CRAIG...
Change On the Horizon
CRDF, CRAFT to Merge as Florida Farm Bill Brings Change to Citrus Industry by TIM...
Investing in Tomorrow by Changing Lives Today
Property Appraiser’s Office Donates to Polk County 4-H by REBEKAH PIERCE In a move that...
From Pastures to Production: Livestock Holds Its Ground in Florida Agriculture
by RYAN MILEJCZAKSponsored by Farm Credit of Central Florida When it comes to Florida agriculture...
Cattle Prices Strong, but Is That Enough?
Industry Experts Say Ranchers Still Grappling With High Costs, Years of Tight Margins by SHAYLYNN...
Farm Fresh, Family First: The Fancy Farms Market Journey
by REBEKAH PIERCE Sponsored by Visit Central Florida Just a mile from Lakeland city limits...
5 Questions With a Florida Citrus Grower
Ned Hancock Speaks on Challenges, Purpose, and Drive Provided by Florida Citrus Mutual Florida’s citrus...
From Freeze to Funding
Experts Advise Growers to Act Quickly & Document Meticulously by REBEKAH PIERCE The 2026 Florida...
Singing the Praises of Citrus
Caroline Schapansky Crowned as Miss Florida Citrus 2026 by REBEKAH PIERCE When Caroline Schapansky introduces...
Driven to Succeed
Three Polk County CTE Student of the Year Runners-up Show How Hands-on Learning Turns into...
Standout Students
Kyndall Curtin and Billy Humphrey Honored for CTE Excellence in Agriculture by SHAYLYNN MARKS Two...