Booming agritourism business helps small Florida farms
BY Lizbeth Gutierrez Polk County PUBLISHED 7:49 AM ET Nov. 20, 2025 LAKELAND, Fla. — More farmers and ranchers are embracing agritourism opportunities on their properties. It’s a way to incorporate recreation and educational experiences. The agritourism industry […]
Guest Post: Smart Farming and Tech Tours: Spotlight on Agricultural Innovation
www.plant-tours.com By 2027, the global smart agriculture market is expected to more than double in value, from $15 billion to $33 billion. The smart agriculture industry has grown significantly over […]
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 […]
2023 Blueberry Roundup
Hurricanes Made This Year’s Harvest a Trying Time for Some Growers by PAUL CATALA 2023 Blueberry Roundup – Central Florida Ag News During the past two years, Florida’s blueberry harvests […]
Farm Tour & Forum Showcased Ways to Start or Expand Agritourism Businesses
SEBRING, FL (Sept. 19, 2022) – The area’s first Agritourism Forum took place Sept. 13-14 at the Highlands County Extension Office in Sebring with more than 30 registrants from all […]
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 […]
Insurance for Agritourism Operators
Check out our webinar discussion on insurance for agritourism operators https://youtu.be/1rIEwH6wQZ8
Board Of Directors Meeting
Thursday, June 16 1:30pm Eastern. Please send us an email if you would like the details.
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, […]
Legislative Session 2022 February 8 Update
We are excited to share that both of the bills filed that will further protect agritourism operators are moving through the Legislature. Senate Bill 1186, by Senator Ben Albritton (R-Bartow), […]