Volusia County Schools is proud to be participating in Farm to Student serving local foods & celebrating local farmers!
Mandarin trees grow best in Florida Mandarin season is from
Mandarins are a category of citrus fruits that satsumas
Mandarins are easier to peel than most other citrus fruit.
Mandarins make for a perfect snack!
Mandarin trees take around 8 years to start producing fruit.
Mandarin trees are evergreen. Mandarins are one of the most resilient citrus fruits to cold weather.
Started in 1926, Noble Citrus is a 4generation family farm and business.
Noble Citrus’ hand picks all of their fruit.
4,400+ acres of groves.
LARGEST tangerine producer in Florida.
Noble Citrus was founded by William G. Roe.
Winter Haven, FL. in craftcultivated tangerines.
Noble Citrus also grows grapefruits & blueberries!
is a part of the 4th generation of the Noble Citrus.
Guavas grown in Florida are found in the central & southern region of the state.
Florida has 2 main guava growing seasons: August – October & February – March
One guava has 4 times MORE vitamin C than an orange!
“ SUPER FRUIT ”
The flesh of a guava can vary , white.
The center of a guava contains 100 - 500 seeds. Guava trees grow to be
Guavas are known for tart taste similar to a cross between & a pear
Guava trees start producing fruit after they were planted.
live for 40 years!
Amber Brooke Farm is a fruit, vegetable & flower
Amber Brooke Farm was started in 2013 by Ryan Atwood & Michael Hill
Amber Brooke Farm is committed to practicing sustainable farming. U-pick produce is offered at Ambre Brooke Farms.
is a firstgeneration farmer and Michael Hill is a fourthgeneration
Amber Brooke Farms packs & ships
“We farm to feed the nation. That’s what we do.”
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.
Bilbrey Family Farm grows 40 different kinds of vegetables.
Bilbrey Family Farm is run mainly through a program called Community Supported Agriculture (CSA).
Bilbrey Family Farm is a vegetable farm started in 2012 by Roger & Carol Bilbrey Located in Auburndale, FL.
All of the produce grown on Bilbrey Family Farm is organic.
“We are small in size but mighty in production!”
Bilbrey Family Farms runs a farm stand where they sell their in season produce on Fridays & Saturdays.
Florida harvests around 85,000 pounds of squash each year.
2 types of squash: WINTER & SUMMER.
Yellow squash is a type of summer squash.
All type of squash are considered a fruit!
Most of the yellow squash grown in
1 acre of land could grow around 11,000 squash! All squash are related to melons!
Yellow squash with the best flavor are typically only long. after flowering.
“Straightneck Squash”
As their name suggests, summer squash varieties are in peak season during the summer months.
Straight From The Farm distributes fresh produce from a network of local farmers
produce.
Straight From The Farm provides produce restaurants, hotels, schools
Straight From The Farm partners with farmers who grow organic produce.
Straight From The Farm believes in the importance of brining people closer to their farmer.
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Lafayette and Okeechobee are Florida’s leading dairy counties.
Most of the dairy cows in Florida are Holsteins (the black and white cows), and their spots are unique like a fingerprint!
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.
Florida is ranked the #1 state for growing fresh tomatoes.
Full Circle Dairy was started by Greg & Cindy Watt in 2006.
Full Circle Dairy is a family business, with 3 generations currently working together.
Sustainability is very important to Full Circle Dairy.
Greg Watt & his son.
Full Circle Dairy is home to 2,100 acres of land.
“Our dairy only functions and succeeds as a family affair.”
Full Circle Dairy is home to around 3,200 Holstein cows.
3,000+ cows are milked a day at Full Circle Dairy. Each cow produces around 10.5 gallons of milk per day.
Full Circle Dairy is located in Lee, FL.
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
