Posts Tagged by events
Florida Agriculture: 500 Years in the Making
| February 1, 2013 | Posted by Sarah under Agriculture, Events, News |
Commissioner Putnam recently moderated a panel discussion at the University of Florida about the history of Florida agriculture, titled “Florida Agriculture: 500 Years in the Making.” If you haven’t heard, 2013 marks the 500th anniversary of Ponce de Leon’s arrival in Florida. Of course Florida’s fertile soil and bountiful lands made agriculture one of the… continue reading
Bountiful Seafood Awaits You at the Florida Keys Seafood Festival
| January 18, 2013 | Posted by Nicole under Events, FAPC, Seafood |
Looking for a special reason to visit the Keys this weekend? The Florida Keys Seafood Festival on Saturday is something you don’t want to miss! The radio commercial promises delicious seafood for all – grilled lobster, fried fish, crab claws, Key West shrimp, smoked fish, conch chowder, conch salad- you name it, they’ve got it.… continue reading
Children’s Expo: Nutrition, Safety, and Fun!
| October 15, 2012 | Posted by Alyssa under Events, Healthy Eating, Kids, Produce |
Two weeks ago I had the pleasure of participating in the Orlando Children’s Expo with one of my co-workers. Children’s Expos are FREE events dedicated to parents with babies and school-age kids. They feature exhibits focused on local and national companies that provide nutrition, safety, and fun-filled information for families. This was the first year… continue reading
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
Amelia Island Wine Festival
| October 2, 2012 | Posted by Sarah under Events, Wine |
Are you are Florida wine lover, or are you one of those people who still has not tried a locally grown and crafted wine? No matter which you are, the upcoming Amelia Island Wine Festival is the place to be! Sample more than 100 Florida wines on October 13 in historic downtown Fernandina Beach. Tom… 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
Clay County Teacher Appreciation Expo
| July 30, 2012 | Posted by Arlette under Agriculture, Kids |
Before the start of each school year, the Clay County Chamber of Commerce hosts a Teacher Appreciation Expo for all Clay County Teachers. This year the Clay County Farm Bureau is teaming up with the Chamber to ensure that agriculture education materials are being provided to our area teachers. Do you have agriculture education curriculum… continue reading
