By Lana Nasser Central Florida’s Southern Hill Farms was not always the well-known u-pick blueberry operation Florida residents flock to today. The Clermont based family-owned farm originally produced ornamental trees and found themselves ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops
APOPKA, Fla. --- Florida agriculture and food industries are among the largest economic contributors in the state. Agricultural producers manage 9.5 million acres, growing more than 300 commodities, including everything from citrus and cows ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, UF/IFAS
Christmas trees are a common sight this time of year. Before they arrive in people’s homes, Christmas trees are grown and harvested just like any other crop. Find out more fun facts and helpful resources about Christmas trees… (more…) READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, SFYL Hot TopicCabbage is in season in Florida from December to May (FDACS 2015). Cabbage is an important Florida agricultural commodity and has many culinary uses. Look for them now at your local grocery store or farmers market. Fun Cabbage Facts In ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Health & Nutrition, SFYL Hot Topic
In Florida, early-ripening southern highbush blueberry cultivars allow growers to take advantage of high prices in the early market before other states can compete with higher volumes of berries sold at lower prices. That advantage comes with ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops
Blueberries, like most temperate zone plants, become dormant during the winter, allowing them to survive the cold. As days become shorter and temperatures lower throughout the fall, blueberries’ growth slows and cold hardiness increases. While ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, SFYL Hot Topic
Since most produce is available in grocery stores year-round, it’s hard to know if what you’re buying is in season in your region. Furthermore, just because something is locally in season doesn’t mean that it is sustainable in your region. What ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops
You may be familiar with sweet potatoes among Thanksgiving dinner tables, but these crops thrive in Florida’s hot summers. The colorful potatoes are grown throughout the state and are good sources of vitamins A and C. Unfortunately, the potatoes ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot TopicHere are some pictures of the Mid-Florida Specialty Crops Conference, which took place on November 6, 2015 at the UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research and Education Center in Apopka, FL. You'll see plenty of pictures of the fabulous greenhouse vegetable ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, CropsEmil Belibasis from Beli Farms, one of the farmer speakers at the Mid-Florida Specialty Crops Conference. By Lana Nasser One of the speakers featured at the Mid-Florida Specialty Crops Conference on November 6 2015 was Emil Belibasis, owner ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture