Category: Farms
Local Farm Tour Offers Something for Everyone
| October 3, 2012 | Posted by Guest under Agriculture, Events, Farms |
Guest post by Cristin Burns, New Leaf Market Calling all lovers of farmers’ markets, everyone who insists that farm fresh eggs just taste better, all outdoor enthusiasts, get up and goers, and supporters of local! The 5th Annual New Leaf Market Farm Tour on Saturday and Sunday, October 20 and 21 is one of the… continue reading
Apopka Foliage & Fresh Market Opening: Largest CSA Program
| October 2, 2012 | Posted by Guest under Agriculture, Farms, Horticulture, Produce |
The City of Apopka lauches the grand opening of Apopka Foliage & Fresh Market on October 6, from 8am-1pm, at Kit Land Nelson Park, 10 North Forest Drive, Apopka FL 32704. Long & Scott Farms will offer the largest Community Supported Agriculture program in Central Florida at the market with 100 shares. The farm and… continue reading
First ever Redland GrowFest! celebrates organic farming
| September 24, 2012 | Posted by Guest under Agriculture, Farms, Gardening |
The first ever Redland GrowFest! launches on the weekend of October 13 and 14, 2012 at the Redland Fruit and Spice Park. The festival is a fundraiser for Florida Organic Growers & Consumers (FOG) and there will be several screenings of “What’s Organic About Organic?”, an indie documentary about the organic movement. In addition, there… continue reading
Happy National Honey Bee Day!
| August 18, 2012 | Posted by Alyssa under Agriculture, Events, Farms, Gardening, News, Produce |
Saturday, August 18 was National Honey Bee Day! Honey bees are small animals that are a part of a class called insects. They have been in existence for over 40 million years. A single bee colony can have anywhere from 40,000 to 60,000 bees! The first National Honey Bee Day (NHBD), also known as National… continue reading
Spotlight on Fullei Fresh of Miami
| August 10, 2012 | Posted by Sarah under Agriculture, Cooking, Farms, Healthy Eating, Nutrition, Produce |
Fullei Fresh was founded in 1978 in Miami, FL and has been serving the Southeast US markets for over 30 years with their wide range of sprouts. It started as a bean and soy sprout manufacturer and has expanded to include alfalfa, broccoli, clover, crunchy mix, daikon, spicy, snow pea, sunflower, wheat grass, and the… continue reading
“Fresh From Florida” Weekend at Epcot: Florida Peanut Producers Association
| August 2, 2012 | Posted by Melissa under Agriculture, Events, FAPC, Farms, Produce, Recipes |
The Florida Peanut Producers Association joined us for the fourth time at “Fresh From Florida” Weekend during the Epcot International Florida and Garden Festival this May. The association is part of a marketing order (check-off program) established in 1975 to research, develop educational programs and promote Florida peanuts. Florida peanut farmers represented the FPPA to… continue reading
“Fresh From Florida” Weekend at Epcot – Florida Classic Growers
| July 19, 2012 | Posted by Melissa under Events, FAPC, Farms, News, Produce |
This year we were thrilled to have Florida Classic Growers joining us for the first time at “Fresh From Florida” Weekend at Epcot’s International Flower and Garden Festival. Florida Classic Growers produces and markets Florida citrus (grapefruit, oranges and tangerines) and Florida peaches. The company markets for the Dundee Citrus Growers Association and the Florida… continue reading
