Mixon Fruit Farms leaves a legacy of making memories in Bradenton

Key takeaway: As it closes after nearly 85 years, a look back at Mixon Fruit Farms, and its longtime owners, reveals a passion for making memories. Core challenge: The agriculture industry in […]
True Florida Shines Through Agritourism
True Florida Shines Through Agritourism – Central Florida Ag News Featured by ANNABEL ROCHA For most tourists, Florida — especially Central Florida — is almost synonymous with Mickey Mouse and […]
Old McMicky’s Farm Honors Veterans

Over 700 People Came to Show Their Love and Appreciation to Purple Heart Medal Recipients and Gold Star Families at Old McMicky’s Farm Barns and Beer Craft Beer Festival November 12, […]
Is Olive the New Orange?
Is Olive the New Orange?
Member Profile: Sweetwater Farm and Stables

This month, we bring you Sweetwater Farm and Stables, located in Altha, Florida. The 40 acre farm in Calhoun County has two horse training arenas where they offer horse boarding and private horsemanship training. […]
Check out this virtual tour of a peach orchard
COVID-19 Update
Many, if not most, events have been or are being canceled to help thwart the spread of Coronavirus. Some are by Governor DeSantis’ order and some are due to other […]
Get Ready to Pack Your Bags!

FATA has been working with the Tennessee Agritourism Association to plan a visit to agritourism operations in Tennessee. We have two full days of farm tours planned, leaving from Nashville […]
Leisure Group Travel Article

Check out this great article about Agritourism in Florida: https://leisuregrouptravel.com/florida-agritourism-association-adds-new-dimension-to-industry/ As soon as I was tall enough, I spent a few weeks each summer at my aunt and uncle’s […]
U-Pick Update: Bringing in Customers by the Berry Bucket
Florida Growers Mix Business and Pleasure with AgriTourism on the Blueberry Farm by MARY TOOTHMAN The cold weather slightly delayed the Red, White & Blues Farm’s blueberry season opening of […]