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 [...]
UF/IFAS Indian River Research and Education Center Open House - free to the community Alan Wright with citrus in a greenhouse at Indian River Research and Education Center. Photo taken 07-09-19. On Saturday, December 7- visit an aquaculture lab to glimpse at sparkling fish. Meet scientists in their research laboratories--watch your kids [...]
Hamilton Farms U-pick grand opening on Nov. 9 & 10 Hamilton Farms will celebrate the grand opening of its u-pick on Saturday, Nov. 9 and Sunday, Nov. 10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Fort Pierce, Florida. Families and outdoor enthusiasts are invited to join the Hamilton family for a celebratory weekend of fun, [...]
Hurricane Milton resources for homeowners Florida homeowners and renters in counties who had uninsured damage or losses caused by Hurricane Milton may be eligible for FEMA disaster assistance. Currently eligible counties: Brevard, Charlotte, Citrus, Clay, Collier, DeSoto, Duval, Flagler, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Indian River, Lake, Lee, Manatee, Marion, Martin, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Palm [...]
Treasure Coast Agri-Science Showcase & Fall Fest – POSTPONED Out of an abundance of care and respect for the local community, the UF/IFAS Treasure Coast Agri-Science Showcase & Fall Fest, with Mike’s Organic Topsoil, is postponed to a date to be determined. “Our community continues to suffer unprecedented loss by multiple tornadoes that beset us [...]
UF/IFAS hosts Treasure Coast Agri-Science & Fall Fest On Saturday, Oct. 19-- buy native plants, embark on a garden tour, or visit an aquaculture lab to glimpse at sparkling fish. Meet scientists in their research laboratories-or watch your kids enjoy a scavenger hunt and petting zoo. Add the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural [...]
Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Co. sold Fort Pierce based Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Company has been sold to Perricone Farms, a company out of Newport Beach, California. Despite the change of beaches it calls home, you’re not likely to notice any change in the taste or look of Natalie’s legendary juices. According to the company’s [...]