Water is undeniably the lifeforce of Florida. Without the natural ability of our ecosystem to filter rainfall or natural springs, and retain water the state would be a larger extension of the Florida Keys. A broken incoherent mess of uninhabitable islands, marshes, and sandbars. Articles are regularly published about how important water quality is; that… Continue reading Is Clean Water Your Right or Responsibility?
Hurricane Milton was a storm that will be talked about and studied for years as one of the most impactful storms to ever hit the gulf coast of Florida. It’s far-reaching winds and rain embodied the wrath of a hurricane that residents never want to see. The state of Florida is working hard to… Continue reading Hurricanes vs Trees, Why Correct Selection is Key
What can the City of Bradenton do with 24 plus inches of rain in one months’ time frame? Processing it to avoid polluted discharges doesn’t seem to be an option, with 25 million gallons of unsafe waters being sent into the Manatee River. Manatee County, the city of Bradenton and Sarasota counties struggle to manage… Continue reading The Worries About Water
There is no question Florida is being built out at an astronomical rate. The US Census Bureau estimates Manatee county grew around 10% from 2020 to 2023 which would be roughly 45,000 new residents in that time. With building, development and land sales being some of the highest monetary generating industries, there are a lot… Continue reading Heat Island Effect
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
In the first segment of The Future of Manatee County Ag we went over how the number of farms has reduced, cost of doing business has gone up, market value of Ag products has gone down, and the insatiable demand and prices for land in our county has ballooned. Those facts frame up the… Continue reading The Future of Florida Agriculture
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
Who wants an Instagram perfect garden? Me too, so let’s talk about how to make that happen. It all starts with the basics, starting… No garden can begin unless we do something! Gardens can be desired in many different ways, food, visual stimulation, relaxation and therapy, so start with which one you are looking… Continue reading The Key to a “Perfect Garden”
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.
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