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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...
Southern Highbush Blueberries Make Florida First to Market
by RYAN MILEJCZAK Sponsored by Farm Credit of Central Florida Did you know that nearly...
Severe Freeze Damages Florida Citrus, Blueberries
Industries Assess Damage; Some Blueberry Growers Report Devastating Losses by PAUL CATALA photos provided by...
Freeze Derails Florida Strawberry Season
Growers Brace for Tough Harvest After Freeze Damages Plants, Berries by REBEKAH PIERCEphotos provided by...
Florida’s Strawberry Dominance Rooted in History
by RYAN MILEJCZAKSponsored by Farm Credit of Central Florida If you ask a room full...
Ready to Meet Florida Meat?
March Event Brings Consumers, Ranchers Together for Education & Networking by DEMI GUILLORY On March...
Field of Greens: How Dee Strange-Gordon Is Cultivating Hope in Central Florida
by REBEKAH PIERCE Sponsored by Visit Central Florida First, he was stealing bases. Now, he’s...
Community Members Get Hands-On Education During Livestock Ag Tour
by ALEXANDRIA BASTIEN, UF/IFAS Extension Highlands County On January 29, Highlands County Extension hosted its...
Heads in Beds Mean Money Back In Your Pocket
by MARK JACKSON Sponsored by Visit Central Florida Nobody likes to pay taxesand I mean...