Posts Tagged by Okeechobee
Farm-City Events Promote Agriculture
| November 2, 2011 | Posted by Melissa under Agriculture, Events, Farms, Horticulture, News, Produce, Recipes |
Farm-City Week is a national celebration of the important role agriculture plays in the United States. It is always the week before Thanksgiving, although local organizations can plan their events whenever they choose. A number of events are happening throughout Florida. Here are some highlights: continue reading
Epcot’s Fresh from Florida Weekend 2010 – Erickson Farm
| July 14, 2010 | Posted by admin under Agriculture, Behind the Scenes, FAPC, Farms, Produce |
At Erickson Farm, farming truly is a family business. Father Dale and daughters Krista and Kim run the farm on the shore of Lake Okeechobee that has been in the family since 1911. The Ericksons grow tropical fruits, vegetables and spices/leaves, and are known as growers of exceptional mangos. (After having sampled some of their mangos, I second… continue reading
FAPC Member Spotlight – Erickson Farm
| June 8, 2009 | Posted by admin under Agriculture, FAPC, Farms, Horticulture |
Established in 1911 on the shores of Lake Okeechobee, Erickson Farm is run by third and fourth generation Erickson family members. Krista Erickson, Kim Erickson and Rich Johnston were on hand at the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival to showcase their beautiful products. They had mangos, eggplants, peppers and delicious tropicals like papayas and star fruit. … continue reading
