Redland GrowFest Kicks Off 5th Anniversary With Local Cook-off Competition and More!
This year marks the 5th anniversary of Redland GrowFest! at the Redland Fruit and Spice Park in Redland, Florida. Powered by Bee Heaven Farm and Redland Organics, the two-day festival brings the community together, while promoting and educating the public about growing local, healthy produce through workshops, presentations and demos. Not only will attendees witness …
Kickoff tailgate season with Fresh From Florida recipes
As fall unveils, many look forward to entering the exciting world of college football! It’s that fun time of the year when you gather around the television to watch your favorite team compete against another team. For most, this means great weather, food, and connecting with friends and family at a social, or even a …
Explore The Wonders Of Florida Tropical Fruits!
Thanks to Florida’s tropical climate, consumers are able to enjoy a bounty of fresh, home-grown produce in grocery stores and local markets! Of course, the Florida orange is the king of fruits, as it is a well-known, special component of the citrus family. According to Visit Florida, citrus boasts a $9 billion industry, employing nearly …
Florida Avocados Offer Variety and Key Nutrients!
Many enjoy Florida’s fresh avocados as a key ingredient in a variety of dishes, from guacamole dips, to smoothies, wraps and salads! Avocado also pairs well with seafood favorites such as shrimp and lobster. The edible fruit (yes, that’s right, it’s a fruit) that originated in central Mexico and Florida was first planted in 1833 …
Add Refreshing Flavor To Your Fourth of July Celebration With Florida Watermelons!
Probably the most unique quality of a juicy, Florida watermelon is its versatility and, of course, its deliciousness (no matter how you choose to prepare it)! This juicy fruit is appropriate for breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as a great in-between snack to jumpstart your day in a healthy way. For those who enjoy …
Savannah College of Art and Design students awarded for Florida alligator leather creations
For the past three years, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Bureau of Seafood and Agriculture Marketing has partnered with the Florida Alligator Marketing and Education Committee (FAME) and the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) to encourage up-and-coming design students to explore an exotic material they might not have worked with …
Florida FFA takes Tallahassee
On February 18th, Florida FFA members from across the state gathered in Tallahassee for a day at the Capitol. This educational event provided students the opportunity to tour various parts of the city, as well as the Florida Historic Capitol Museum and the current Capitol building. FFA members also visited with their legislators to share …
It’s Strawberry Season!
As February draws closer, we enter peak Florida strawberry season, which generally runs from December to April. February 14 is an especially important day, and roses and strawberries pair well for any Valentine’s Day celebration. Strawberries are also an important crop for Florida. We consistently rank second in the nation for production. A key advantage …
Fresh Florida Snap Beans for the Holidays
What is the difference between green beans, snap beans and string beans? Actually, there is no difference at all. They are all the same. Green bean is an obvious term. And the word snap bean is often used because of the immature pods that snap when bent. The phrase string bean is derived from the …
It’s Florida Stone Crab Season
The cool weather of fall provides some welcome relief from the muggy hot summers typical of Florida. It also offers the promise of so many enjoyable activities including football games, harvest festivals, camping trips and much more. In addition, the eagerly anticipated annual harvest of stone crab claws is another treat Floridians can add to …
Sweetwater Organic Community Farm
“Fresh From Florida” member Sweetwater Organic Community Farm will celebrate this year’s grand opening of “Sweetwater Sundays” farmers market on Sunday, October 18. Now in its tenth year, the farmers market will run every Sunday, except for Easter Sunday, through May 2016 from noon to 4 p.m. Sweetwater Organic Community Farm is an urban organic …
Spend a Day on the Farm!
Consumer demand for locally grown foods and agritourism activities continue to rise. According to the USDA’s 2012 Census of Agriculture, farmers’ markets in the United States have expanded by 180 percent since 2006, and on-farm agritourism events have increased by 24 percent since 2007. What is agritourism? The definition according to our Florida Statutes “means …