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Martin County, Florida Food System Study
FE1071/FE1071 by Yvette Goodiel, William A. Messina, Jr., Lisa House, and Carol RobertsMay 1, 2023Martin County, Florida has a rich agricultural history with farming and cattle ranching being important economic drivers since the early 1930s. Nevertheless, the county struggles to meet the balance between food supply and demand. Farmers often face challenges finding sizable, secure, well-paying markets, and the most consumers do not participate in local food transactions. This article summarizes two studies conducted to examine agricultural production in Martin County and its food processing, distribution and marketing systems and infrastructure to better identify potential constraints and opportunities for the local food system.
Recommended Native Landscape Plants for Florida's Treasure Coast
EP348/ENH1082 by Sandra B. Wilson, Judith A. Gersony, Keona L. Nolan, Janice C. Broda, and Edward A. Skvarch, Jr.January 8, 2021
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Yvette GoodielAugust 1st, 2024As we enter the period when our Florida hurricane season gets more active, the National Weather Service (NWS) has offered a series of webinars, sharing guidance and tools to help keep ourselves and our communities safe. I’m highlighting a few key takeaways in this article and providing resources to explore further. Think more “How do […]
Bulimulus Snails: Ghoulish New Florida Residents
Yvette GoodielJuly 31st, 2024The ding of my phone recently alerted me to a message from one of our vegetable growers in Martin County. He noticed a proliferation of snails climbing his papaya trees and wanted to know what they were. He shared a photo (at right) showing the snails covering a papaya trunk and leaves, splotches of snail […]
My Adventure Birding at Lakeside Ranch
Ken GioeliMay 3rd, 2023About Lakeside Ranch STA On an early Saturday morning in April, I went on an amazing birding excursion at Lakeside Ranch Stormwater Treatment Area (STA). South Florida Water Management District manages the approximately 2,700 acre site which is available for visitors on foot or on a bicycle. Its main function is to improve water quality […]
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