Growing Forward: Ivan Howard
Growing Forward: Ivan Howard Ivan Howard grew up in Immokalee, Fla. on his family’s farm. His father was a farmer and mother a teacher. He currently raises beef cattle and grass. After receiving his master’s [...]
Growing Forward, Valerie Ansell
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 [...]
The Giant African Land Snail Detected in South Florida
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 [...]
Enter to Win Ultimate Tailgate Prizes
Enter to Win Ultimate Tailgate Prizes August 2023 FloridAgriculture eNewsletter Florida Farm Bureau Federation will celebrate football and agriculture by serving as the game-day sponsor for the Florida State University vs. Southern Miss game on Sept. [...]
FarmBot Inspires Next Generation of Gardeners
FarmBot Inspires Next Generation of Gardeners August 2023 FloridAgriculture eNewsletter With the generosity of a $5,000 grant from the Orange County Farm Bureau, the Lake Nona High School Agriscience program is now home to a [...]
Financial planning tips to increase profitability
Financial planning tips to increase profitability August 2023 FloridAgriculture eNewsletter The financial health of the operations Florida growers manage depends on several variables: weather, commodity prices, interest rates and other market-driven fluctuations that impact costs. [...]
October 2023
Growing Forward: Ivan Howard
Growing Forward: Ivan Howard Ivan Howard grew up in Immokalee, Fla. on his family’s farm. His father was a farmer and mother a teacher. He currently raises beef cattle and grass. After receiving his master’s [...]
September 2023
Growing Forward, Valerie Ansell
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 [...]
The Giant African Land Snail Detected in South Florida
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 [...]
August 2023
Enter to Win Ultimate Tailgate Prizes
Enter to Win Ultimate Tailgate Prizes August 2023 FloridAgriculture eNewsletter Florida Farm Bureau Federation will celebrate football and agriculture by serving as the game-day sponsor for the Florida State University vs. Southern Miss game on Sept. [...]
FarmBot Inspires Next Generation of Gardeners
FarmBot Inspires Next Generation of Gardeners August 2023 FloridAgriculture eNewsletter With the generosity of a $5,000 grant from the Orange County Farm Bureau, the Lake Nona High School Agriscience program is now home to a [...]
Financial planning tips to increase profitability
Financial planning tips to increase profitability August 2023 FloridAgriculture eNewsletter The financial health of the operations Florida growers manage depends on several variables: weather, commodity prices, interest rates and other market-driven fluctuations that impact costs. [...]
AGRICULTURE LINKS
We have developed the following resource page to help you learn more about agriculture throughout Central Florida
Agricultural Certifications (AEST)
American Farm Bureau Federation
American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture
Florida Department of Agriculture
Florida Agriculture in the Classroom
U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance- Food Dialogues
National Ground Water Association
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
USDA Agricultural Research Service
National Agricultural Statistics Service
National Agri-Marketing Association
University of Florida College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
