Farm Archives — Florida Food & Farm

How to help Florida Farms after Hurricane Irma

Posted by Katy Lynch | Sep 22, 2017 | Events, Farm, Featured

If you have some extra time and are looking to help out, donate your time and help Florida farms or take part in their fundraising campaigns.

Tastemaker ‘Farmer Dave’ Smiles of Uriah’s Urban Farms

Posted by J.D. Vivian | Sep 5, 2017 | Farm, Featured, Tastemakers

Florida Food & Farm talks with “Farmer Dave” Smiles, chief executive officer and founder of Uriah’s Urban Farms.

What to plant in September in Florida

Posted by Amanda Gorney | Sep 2, 2017 | Farm, Featured

Inspired by the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences’ infographic “Edibles to Plant in September,” we decided to highlight everything on the list that starts from seed and is growing in September. The edibles listed below are zoned statewide. If you’re in the Southern region, pay close attention to the radish section — sorry, but not for you this month. The Northern region isn’t seeding cucumbers this month, and if you live in the Northern or Central Region, you need to refrain from planting okra or peas. Edibles to plant from seeds this month Beans: Bush, Lima and...

21 Florida businesses enter 2018 Rural Entrepreneurship Challenge

Posted by J.D. Vivian | Aug 19, 2017 | Farm, Featured

Applicants in the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 2018 Rural Entrepreneurship Challenge include 21 Florida enterprises.

UF/IFAS researchers bearing down on citrus greening

Posted by Guest Contributor | Aug 13, 2017 | Farm, Featured |

UF/IFAS scientists are making inroads against the worst disease in history to hit Florida orange groves: citrus greening.

What’s Fresh in Florida in August

Posted by Katy Lynch | Aug 2, 2017 | Farm, Featured

From avocado and guava to passion fruit and peanuts, get ready to enjoy the best of the season. When you eat by the season, not only does it taste better, but it’s more nutritious and you’re helping to support the local farmers