The agricultural momentum in manatee county is building steam in a way that this area has not seen for decades. Between small agricultural communities fighting off development and keeping their homesteading roots, land and zoning. We are also seeing a dynasty established with multi-generational ag businesses boldly taking on the future of being a leader… Continue reading Momentum for Manatee County Agriculture
In 2023, Florida voted in a new Commissioner of Agriculture, Wilton Simpson. Commissioner Simpson is a 5th generation Floridian and a lifelong farmer. His passion for agriculture and the state of Florida truly radiates whenever you’re around him. One of Commissioner Simpson’s driving mission is to educate the nation on the potential future of a… Continue reading The Silent Food Security Issue
The 2022 Agriculture Census was released this month and it is FULL of information, honestly quite an overwhelming amount to dig through. Over the next few weeks we will be focusing on Manatee County, Florida, and United States Agriculture. Agriculture is paramount to our country, and it's important for our citizens to know the state… Continue reading The Future of Manatee County Agriculture
First off, our sincere apologies in the lack of communication. Once June hit, everything became a blur! There was so many great things that came out of the back half of 2023, but honestly, it consumed our lives! As any good gardener will admit, sometimes you neglect your garden and this season we did just… Continue reading Where has 2023 Gone?
For the last two months, we have been diligently working on a new project within our community. The Elwood Park Community Gardens, which will consist of 30 raised garden beds for neighbors and surrounding communities to enjoy and use. Elwood Park is a historical neighborhood where the roots of agriculture run deep. It was first… Continue reading Community Gardens, a necessity in 2023.
What is your pleasure, one stop shopping, curbside pickup, same day delivery? In today’s market we have options that simply didn’t exist 20 years ago, and many of these options make life ‘easier’. We are happy to trade money for time because isn’t time our most precious commodity? It seems the use of that purchased… Continue reading Make the Connection
When it comes to gardening, there is so much information available. From the internet at our fingertips, to friends who garden, magazines, or one of our personal favorites, books. There's just something about an old fashion text where you can touch and flip through the pages. Books aren't for everyone, but there's something to a… Continue reading Garden Reading- The Must Haves
What does it really mean to be a farmer? Is it simply living a rural life style and homesteading? Do you need to have animals that include equine or some type of cattle? If I don’t use a big tractor or even a small tractor, can I still claim my farmer card? We love western… Continue reading The Depths of Farming
Updated 8/26/2024 If you have not watched the Yellowstone TV series, spoiler alert. Seasons four and five offer up a very stark drama that is hitting really close to home in Manatee County when it comes to fighting off inappropriate development without all of the Hollywood gunfire and explosions. Florida is the 3rd largest populated… Continue reading Florida, the new Yellowstone?
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