Today, we produce more than 300 agriculture commodities in Florida. Agriculture production began small but has grown to make a $100 billion economic impact today. With more than 47,000 farms across the state, an important shift in our agriculture is the growth of small community farms. A recent study conducted by the University of Florida [...]
Agriculture is an important industry for everyone. It’s a life-sustaining industry and necessary for our survival. Maintaining a successful farm or crop takes a great deal of hard work and talent, especially when it comes to battling weather challenges and pesky pests. […]
Happy Birthday to the United States Army. On June 14, we celebrate Flag Day to commemorate the adoption of the United States Flag back in 1977. The Army also celebrates its birthday on this day. […]
The University of Florida is one of Florida Agriculture’s best partners. They have been instrumental in helping with the serious citrus greening issue and many other agriculture initiatives. The news of late is they have come to the rescue of avocados. According to a news release about a recent UF study, a new liquid treatment [...]
A recent segment on Tampa Bay’s FOX News grabbed my attention. Florida citrus growers face insurmountable odds and have for years. They battle freezes (yes, even in Florida), extreme droughts, and yearly hurricanes. Some years are worse than others, but growers are so proficient at the process, they know what needs to be done and [...]
The Florida FFA (Future Farmers of America) Foundation was created in to provide resources to encourage and enhance the development of premier leadership, personal growth, and career success of FFA members. Their team works to reach a very important group of prospects, our state’s young people, to educate them about opportunities, leadership, and careers in [...]
When visitors think of Florida, a few things come to mind: beaches, retired folks, oranges. Yet, Florida has so many other great attributes that go unnoticed, but are making a tremendous impact on the economy. My favorite is agriculture. In a recent news announcement on CBS Miami, it was noted that Florida agriculture exports (notably [...]
With few states already legalizing marijuana for medicinal (and in some cases personal) use, Florida residents will be voting in November whether to authorize medical marijuana. With Florida’s vast farmland totaling 47,500 farms, many have wondered what will happen to our farmland if the law is enacted. […]
On the surface farming may seem like an industry that has not embraced smartphone technology, but developers have launched several Apps over the years to benefit farmers. The field and crop apps have become increasingly important for high-tech cash crop farmers. Here’s a quick look at five smartphone apps making the job easier for farmers. [...]
Do you support a local or national charity? Most people I know do support charitable causes, whether it’s buying toys for at risk children during the holiday season or helping find a cure for cancer, they support something important to them or their family. Some people I know go even further and have launched a [...]
