As the 2021 Florida Strawberry Festival kicks off in Plant City, local strawberry farmers share how the cooler temperatures have helped produce a deliciously, sweet berry. To learn more, visit the WTSP article, written by Jenny Dean, Strawberry farmers say this year’s weather helped create ‘practically perfect berries. https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hillsboroughcounty/plant-city-strawberry-farmers-florida-strawberry-festival/67-123080f0-ad8d-473c-9381-994e91ba2577
Spring is peak harvest time for sugar cane, corn, beans and leafy greens in Palm Beach County. To read more visit Florida Farm & Family, Palm Beach County Vegetable Farmers Gear Up for Peak Season https://floridafarmfamily.com/farm/palm-beach-county-vegetable-farmers-gear-up-for-peak-season/
Cover crops enrich the soil, manage erosion, and feed livestock. To learn more about the Best Management Practices (BMPs) a Florida cattle and hay operation implements, read the Florida Farm & Family article, How Winter Pastures in North Central Florida Improve the Agricultural Ecosystem. How Winter Pastures in North Central Florida Improve the Agricultural Ecosystem
