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C elebratin g local food & local farmers!
Cucumbers| Satsumas| Eggplant | Brussels Sprouts
Traders Hill Farm
Traders Hill Farm
Traders Hill Farm
Traders Hill Farm
Traders Hill Farm
Traders Hill Farm is an aquaponics farm that was founded in
Traders Hill Farm is currently run by Tracy Nazzaro.
“Dedicated to producing quality, fresh & safe foods to our community."
Aquaponics is an agriculture system that uses both aquaculture &
nurture the growing plants.
Located in Hilliard, FL.
Traders Hill Farm wide variety of fruits & vegetables.
Sustainability is a core value for Traders Hill Farm.
Florida
Cucumbers
Cucumbers rank 8th most valuable crop in Florida.
Cucumbers in FL are grown either outside or in greenhouses.
The U.S. is the 4th largest cucumber producing country in the world.
Cucumbers take 12 to produce fruit after being planted.
cucumbers are grown worldwide each year.
Cucumbers are 90% water.
Bees are essential for the pollination of cucumbers.
Cucumbers can grow 2 feet
Cucumbers are a
The large leaves on the cucumber plant provides shade for the developing fruit.
Florida
Satsumas
Most satsumas grown in Florida are from Collier counties
October
Satsumas are a category of citrus fruits that mandarins
“Easy
Peelers”
Satsumas are easier to peel than most other citrus fruit.
Satsumas make for a perfect snack!
Satsuma trees take around years to start producing fruit.
Satsuma trees are evergreen. Satsumas are one of the most resilient citrus fruits to cold weather.
Eggplant
The majority of eggplants grown in Florida are grown in the southern parts of the state.
Eggplant varieties that thrive in Florida include Black Beauty, Dusky, Long, Ichiban and
Eggplants are a warm season crop.
Eggplants are usually ready to harvest 10-20 days after flowering.
Although often considered a vegetable, eggplants are actually a type of fruit !
The most common type of eggplant is the globe eggplant, known for it’s glossy & deep purple skin.
Eggplants prefer to grow in sandy soil.
Like potatoes & tomatoes, eggplants nightshade family.
Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sprouts are primarily grown during the winter months in Florida.
A type of cruciferous vegetable.
Brussels sprouts are grown for their “edible buds – these edible buds look like mini cabbages
Brussels sprouts were named
climates and usually harvested after a frost.
sprouts per year.
days to harvest after planting.
Milk
Lafayette and Okeechobee are Florida’s leading dairy counties.
FUN FACTS
Most of the dairy cows in Florida are Holsteins (the black and white cows), and their spots are unique like a fingerprint!
DAIRY FACTS
Cows chew their cud 50 times per minute.
How many times can chew in a minute?!
Cows can SEE almost and SMELL up to 6 miles away!
Most Florida dairy herds range 150 -
Florida dairy farmers byproducts such as citrus pulp, brewers’ grain and whole cottonseed that are consumed by the cows instead of ending up in landfills.
A Florida dairy cow produces about 68 gallons of milk each day.
M&B Dairy
M&B Dairy is a 4th-generation family dairy farm that is home to over 700 dairy cows the dairy industry through all aspects of their production.
M&B Dairy is currently run by Dale McClellan.
Located in Lecanto, FL.
M&B Dairy prioritizes COMFORT for their cows with open-air barns and rubber mats in stalls.
“Buffy the Cow” is M&B Dairy’s mascot.
M&B Dairy provides milk to over 32 school districts in Florida.
M&B Dairy was started in the 1950s.
IN A CUP
Let’s shake some BUTTER!
2 cups cold heavy whipping cream 1 ounce plastic cups with lids
Pour 2 tablespoons of heavy cream into each portion cup. Place the lid on each cup, and distribute to students.
Shake the container until butter forms a soft lump. Continue to shake until buttermilk separates out of the lump and the container contains a solid lump of butter and liquid buttermilk. The process should take 3 to 5 minutes.
To strain, pour off or drink the buttermilk, leaving only the solid butter.
OPTIONAL: Remove the lump of butter, and wrap it in plastic wrap. Refrigerate until you are ready to serve.
For more information, visit FloridaMilk.com/in-the-schools
