Posts Tagged by Epcot
“Fresh From Florida” Weekend at Epcot: Florida Strawberry Growers Association
| August 8, 2012 | Posted by Melissa under Agriculture, FAPC, News, Produce |
The Florida Strawberry Growers Association was a third-time exhibitor at “Fresh From Florida” Weekend during this year’s International Flower and Garden Festival at Epcot. People loved learning more about Florida strawberries and getting recipes. The FSGA is a member-supported organization, with funding coming from strawberry producers. Through the money collected, the association is able to… 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
“Fresh From Florida” Weekend at Epcot – Camp Bayou Outdoor Learning Center
| July 2, 2012 | Posted by Melissa under Events, FAPC |
Camp Bayou Outdoor Learning Center, a nature center located in Ruskin, participated in “Fresh From Florida” Weekend at the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival for the second time. The Center’s theme was “Children and Nature.” Showcasing some of the critters and activities which can be found at Camp Bayou Outdoor Learning Center. The Center… continue reading
“Fresh From Florida” Weekend at Epcot – Dansk Farms
| June 25, 2012 | Posted by Melissa under Agriculture, Farms, Healthy Eating |
Dansk Farms in Winter Park is a producer and distributor of honey and apiary products. Joining “Fresh From Florida” Weekend at the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival for the second time, the Dansk Farms crew educated guests about beekeeping and honey throughout the event. The Dansk Farms crew during a rare quiet moment, with their… continue reading
“Fresh From Florida” Weekend at Epcot – Ecoturf Sod
| June 18, 2012 | Posted by Melissa under Agriculture, Farms, Gardening, Horticulture, Uncategorized |
Returning for the fourth time to participate in “Fresh From Florida” Weekend at the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival, Ecoturf Sod is a commercial producer of Ecoturf perennial peanut. Perennial peanut is a beautiful groundcover. Ecoturf is drought-tolerant and slow growing. These characteristics mean less watering and less mowing! As it grows, small yellow flowers bloom, creating a… continue reading
“Fresh From Florida” Weekend at Epcot – Blackwater Creek Koi Farms
| June 12, 2012 | Posted by Melissa under Agriculture, Events, Farms |
During the 2012 “Fresh From Florida” Weekend during the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival, we had the opportunity to host 15 “Fresh From Florida” members. Blackwater Creek Koi Farms was one of the participants. Blackwater Creek, a three time exhibitor at the Festival, produces standard fin and butterfly koi fish on a farm in the Lake… continue reading
