Three new gardens Help House of Hope bring nutrition education and fun to Martin County children Carrots growing deep in the ground, peppers sprouting on a bush, bananas hanging from a tree – these are all astonishing sights for the school children when the House of Hope’s Traveling Nutrition Education Garden comes to visit. Now, [...]
The Fellowship Program of Foxwynd Foundation awards $150,000 grant to House of Hope for Growing Hope Farm House of Hope has been awarded a grant through the Foxwynd Foundation’s Fellowship Program to support its Growing Hope Farm, providing a total of $150,000 over two consecutive years ($75,000 per year). This grant was nominated by Foxwynd [...]
Hamilton Farms open for U-pick’s second season Hamilton Farms reopened for its second u-pick season on Saturday, Oct. 18. Families and outdoor enthusiasts are invited to join the Hamilton family for fun, fresh air, and the joy of picking one’s own pumpkins and fresh from Florida citrus at the popular u-pick, located at 1500 North [...]
2025 Farm City Luncheon Decodes the Science (and Myths) Behind Food Labels If you’ve ever stood in the grocery aisle wondering what words like “organic,” “cage-free,” or “sustainably sourced” really mean — you’re not alone. At this year’s Farm City Luncheon, you’ll finally get answers. On Thurs., Nov. 20, One Martin and the Martin County Farm Bureau [...]
A.E. Backus Museum marks its 65th season The A.E. Backus Museum announced the exhibitions and events scheduled for its 65th Season, opening in October 2025. Now in its seventh decade, the Museum continues its mission to promote the arts in the community and honor the artistic and humanitarian legacy of our namesake artist, A.E. “Bean” [...]
Neese Roofing honored with prestigious S.T.A.R. Award Neese Roofing (Larry Neese LLC), a veteran-owned and family-operated business rooted in service and integrity, has been awarded the S.T.A.R. Spotlight Trophy for Community by the Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA). The S.T.A.R. Award —Spotlight Trophy for the Advancement of Roofing is an elite recognition [...]
House of Hope expands Growing Hope Farm in Palm City House of Hope, always seeking more opportunities to provide fresh and healthy food to its clients, has recently purchased the assets of VibeWright Farms in Palm City to expand its ability to grow and distribute healthy produce to its clients. The 40-foot freight farm has [...]
Fort Pierce native honored by University of Florida Fort Pierce native and career scientist Audrey Beany stands alone for recognition in the UF/IFAS’s Health Care and Physical Sciences category for a Superior Accomplishment Award announced this week by university officials. The achievement is the result of Beany’s “outstanding and meritorious service” at the UF/IFAS Indian [...]
2025 Florida Ranches Calendar - 20 years of tradition and environmental stewardship The 2025 Florida Ranches Calendar is now available for purchase as the perfect holiday gift for anyone who appreciates the natural beauty of authentic “Old Florida. The calendar was first introduced in 2005 to be used as an educational tool to raise public [...]
Agricultural leader honored by national FFA organization Mark Kistler, a Florida native and seasoned leader in stakeholder relations and agricultural education, was recently hono red with an Honorary American FFA Degree during the 97th National FFA Convention & Expo held in Indianapolis, Indiana. In a letter presented to Kistler by Billy Hughes, state advisor for [...]