Hemp farming may take a new direction, with positive impacts on Florida’s agricultural exports. Hemp is used in making rope, clothing, animal feed and building products. Lawmakers are hopeful that this crop will help North Florida’s timber industry, which suffered greatly after Hurricane Michael.
Growing in SWFL
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University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) studies the agricultural, natural resource and food-industry trends as they relate to our economy.
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Citrus farmers look to the Gulf Citrus Growers Association and its Executive Vice President Steve Smith for support and leadership. These farmers produce the orange juice and citrus fruits that people enjoy every day.
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As we’re sitting at a restaurant table, a sweet dog approaches and nuzzles my daughter’s hand – she wants attention. We learn this is Sandy, the farm dog, who loves to make her rounds visiting the patrons.
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A small, but mighty farmer’s market in downtown Punta Gorda has been voted best small farmer’s market in the state of Florida for good reason. With live music and vendors of all kinds, this market is nestled in front of the Charlotte County Courthouse.
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Scientists at University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) are researching ways to grow healthy, disease-free citrus trees.
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According to the University of Florida IFAS Extension, Southwest Florida farmers and ranchers help feed, clothe, and shelter our community…