Growing Forward, Valerie Ansell September 2023 FloridAgriculture eNewsletter Surrounded by beef cattle and citrus groves, Valerie Ansell grew up running around on her family’s farm in Pasco County. Her father purchased part of the property when he was in high school, and bit by bit, purchased more pieces of land as they became available. Growing [...]

The Giant African Land Snail Detected in South Florida September 2023 FloridAgriculture eNewsletter The Giant African Land Snail (GALS) has been detected in South Florida after two previous eradications in the state. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the most recent population of GALS has been found in Pasco County and have a [...]