Some small farmers in Florida benefit from an ideal subtropical climate but need more options for high-value fruit and vegetable crops to grow profitably and meet demands.

The 2.4 million or so farmworkers who are the backbone of America’s agricultural industry earn among the lowest wages in the country.

It’s important to consume a variety of colors of fruits and vegetables to help you get a rainbow of nutrients, but if you don’t already have blueberries in your diet, you're missing out.

After a bright and cheerful facelift both inside and outside in the courtyard, the old Chuck’s Wagon location is now the official home of Hicks Seafood House of Apopka. 

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the law (SB 1084) on May 1st, and it went into effect last week, making the Sunshine State the first in the nation to ban lab-grown meat.

The June event presenter was Caitlin Kasheta, co-founder and executive director of Main Street Apopka, an organization whose mission is to revitalize downtown Apopka by fostering a thriving business district through strategic, collaborative efforts.

Apopka has longed for a thriving downtown for decades and has had a food hall in its sites for a few years, but the dream of having both has been elusive. But now, in the unlikeliest of places, that dream is a lot closer to becoming a reality.

The Southern Deli, a popular Apopka restaurant established in 2019, announced on its Facebook page that it will close its doors for the final time on Saturday.

Researchers at the UF/IFAS Gulf Coast Research and Education Center recently received a hammer mill and a pelletizer which grinds whole cone hops to powder, and a pelletizer takes hops powder and converts it into pellets.

No need to sign up! No forms! Just meals at no charge all summer long. Orange County Public Schools offers free meals to every student and all children 18 years and younger, thanks to the Summer BreakSpot program.

According to recent data, the USDA recommends that a family of four set a monthly budget for groceries between $975 to $1,500 – which can quickly spike over the summer.

The new UF/IFAS research will help scientists around the world preserve broccoli and other vegetables. It will also help plant breeders find the right genetics for fresher produce. 

While other metrics show Florida is getting “back to normal” from a business standpoint, statistics on hunger are grim.