Newly Created Florida AgriTourism Association Offers Support to Florida Operators

By |2018-11-13T08:52:19-05:00September 7th, 2016|Agriculture, Business|

Agritourism is one of the fastest growing segments in Florida agriculture today. Agritourism operations in The Sunshine State are about to get some serious backup from the newly-formed Florida AgriTourism Association. It likely won’t be long before other states follow suit. The benefits of the Association are sure to be felt by the state’s agritourism [...]

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Farm Diversification Options for Florida Citrus Producers

By |2018-11-13T08:52:22-05:00January 16th, 2016|Uncategorized|

Farming and ranching are ventures fraught with pitfalls, and Florida has its fair share of difficulties and hardships. Considering factors such as fickle weather that can be hot as a furnace, dry as a bone, wet as a fish or downright dangerous, and Florida’s host of pathogens and pests, being in agriculture in Florida is [...]

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Try these Ag Apps to Improve Your Farm or Ranch

By |2018-11-13T08:52:22-05:00November 14th, 2015|Agriculture, Business, Education|

Agriculture is steeped in history and tradition, but it also utilizes technology to improve, increase production and stay relevant in a global market. Apps simply require a smartphone—which are now pretty inexpensive these days and can be useful in the field—and many will work with computers as well. Try these apps to improve your agribusiness: [...]

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Beware the Creepy-Crawlies of the Florida Ag industry

By |2018-11-13T08:52:23-05:00October 30th, 2015|Uncategorized|

If you live in Florida, and work in the Florida ag industry or enjoy nature, then you’re likely used to creepy-crawly things like bugs, arachnids and various reptiles. The tropical nature of Florida’s climate certainly invites a broad spectrum of snakes, spiders and other less-than-welcome creatures. Compared with other states, it seems Florida gets the [...]

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Love Science and Nature? Become a Citizen Scientist Today

By |2015-10-23T13:38:04-04:00October 23rd, 2015|Agriculture, Community|

What was your favorite subject in school? For many, it was science. For many adults, it’s now science and nature. From Earth Science to Biology to Chemistry, in the hands of the right teacher, science was a fun class that teaches about the world around us. Many still harbor a love of science, even if [...]

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The Trans-Pacific Partnership and Florida Agriculture

By |2018-11-13T08:52:23-05:00October 13th, 2015|Agriculture, Business|

The Trans-Pacific Partnership, or TPP, has made major headlines lately, and those stories that focus on the partnership’s benefits for the country’s agricultural industry have been favorable, including those concerning Florida agriculture. Representing more than 40 percent of global trade, the USDA maintains that the “TPP is an opportunity to advance U.S. economic interests in [...]

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It’s the right time to enjoy Florida blueberries

By |2018-11-13T08:52:27-05:00March 28th, 2014|Agriculture, Business|

Florida ranks seventh among all states in the United States with agriculture.  Each year, Florida exports $3.1 billion in agriculture products to 140 countries around the world.  One of its most successful crops is the blueberry. Florida blueberries pack a powerful nutritional punch.  In just one cup of delicious blueberries there are only 84 calories [...]

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Comm. Putnam talks up Florida blueberries and strawberries in Panama

By |2014-02-06T10:35:41-05:00February 6th, 2014|Agriculture, Business|

Florida’s agriculture export is being positioned for tremendous growth. An article in The Florida Current, shared about Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam’s recent returned from a four-day visit to Panama. His goal with the visit is ultimately to increase exports of Florida blueberries and strawberries.  In the last decade, crops that have doubled in production, and [...]

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Blueberries from Florida, a super, super fruit

By |2018-11-13T08:52:28-05:00October 28th, 2013|Agriculture, Business|

Florida has been in the blueberry business for many years, but only since the last decade have growers begun to make a name for themselves.  The Florida Blueberry Growers Association (FBGA) recently launched an awareness campaign to share with the world about the progress of Florida blueberries.  Because of Florida’s mild climate, the season for [...]

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