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President Office — Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 1, 2021 CONTACT: Katie Betta, (850) 487-5229   LEGISLATION TO MODERNIZE RIGHT TO FARM PROTECTIONS PASSES FIRST COMMITTEE [...]

This month, we bring you Sweetwater Farm and Stables, located in Altha, Florida. The 40 acre farm in Calhoun County has two horse training arenas where they offer horse boarding and private [...]

By GEOFF FORESTER and DAVID BROOKS Monitor staff Published: 10/6/2020 8:51:35 PM The pandemic might be upending trick-or-treating but another tradition of Halloween season, the corn maze, is [...]

by Caroline Beck | September 6, 2020 at 10:23 PM CDT – Updated September 6 at 10:23 PM MONTGOMERY, Ala – The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many entertainment venues and typical family [...]

The weather is ever-so-slightly starting to change. It’s time to plan a family outing to a local farm. Fall is the perfect time to get outdoors with family and friends and get lost in corn maze [...]

By Baxter Troutman Dark Hammock Legacy Ranch https://dh-lr.com/what-is-grass-fed-beef/?fbclid=IwAR1zQmW-zUsUm7zN8YS7bZGUc0Z1c_f3D1oIEvblAWHu89uclg6a_ZVUpNE What Is Grass-Fed Beef? Here’s an [...]

https://www.lancasterfarming.com/farm_life/family/farm-weddings-saying-i-do-during-covid-19/article_2f95cdd9-8ca5-505c-91e2-5c0214820a9a.html 2020 has not been a good year for farmers in the farm [...]

Check out our latest newsletter for suggestions on how to operate your agritourism operation during Phase 2 in Florida https://mailchi.mp/09418c493fd7/reopening-suggestions Here are some examples [...]

COVID-19 guarantees that the Summer of 2020 will be like none we have experienced. We will be exploring what that means in Indiana by telling the stories of Purdue Agriculture’s and Purdue [...]

Many of our farmers markets and members who are usually you-pick are offering fresh farm baskets or drive through pick up. Check them out! Bedners Farm http://www.bedners.com/ Oponay Farms [...]

Florida small businesses are navigating unprecedented challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is a particularly challenging time for farms and agritourism operators, as the free market [...]

Many, if not most, events have been or are being canceled to help thwart the spread of Coronavirus. Some are by Governor DeSantis’ order and some are due to other reasons. PLEASE CHECK WITH ANY [...]

FATA has been working with the Tennessee Agritourism Association to plan a visit to agritourism operations in  Tennessee. We have two full days of farm tours planned, leaving from Nashville on [...]

Dr. Jennifer Taylor is an associate professor in the College of Agriculture and Food Sciences (CAFS) at Florida A&M University. In 2018, she was appointed to serve on the Cornucopia [...]

Join us for a day of fun with Santa! Train, jump pillow, corn hole, barnyard ballgames, Christmas craft, cookies and fresh OJ. The event is FREE!

Check out this great article about Agritourism in Florida: https://leisuregrouptravel.com/florida-agritourism-association-adds-new-dimension-to-industry/   As soon as I was tall enough, I [...]

Florida’s beekeepers are recovering thanks to the support of Florida State Beekeepers Association, our FATA members, bee lovers and hurricane responders. Our Association stepped up to help the [...]

Hurricane Michael made landfall near Mexico Beach, Florida on October 10th as a very strong Category 4 hurricane. As a result, thousands of Panhandle residents have lost property or been [...]

Florida Growers Mix Business and Pleasure with AgriTourism on the Blueberry Farm by MARY TOOTHMAN The cold weather slightly delayed the Red, White & Blues Farm’s blueberry season opening of [...]

Check out this article about our Founding Member Mattco Enterprises! http://www.heraldtribune.com/news/20180312/florida-citrus-growers-to-try-new-cash-crop-bamboo

We are excited to announce the launch of the Florida Agritourism mobile app! It is free from your Apple or Google store for your iPhone or Android device.

We now have a link to the VISIT FLORIDA marketing your agritourism operation webinar. Members, email us and we will send it to you!

Learn about conservation easements to decide whether an easement could benefit your business, land, or family. It is applicable to any landowner who may wish to protect their land and keep it as [...]

Plan to join Bearadise Ranch on December 10 for a delicious Christmas Brunch while you enjoy viewing the bears in their natural habitat. Santa is scheduled to visit as well!

Make plans to attend the Florida Agriculture Network meeting “Can my farm benefit from Agritourism?” October 2nd from 4-7pm at Deep Spring Farm in Alachua. Detail may be found  here

VISIT FLORIDA is the state’s official tourism marketing corporation and serves as Florida’s official source for travel planning to visitors across the globe. The Florida Agritourism [...]

Don’t forget it’s time to vote for the FATA Board of Directors! You may click here between now and August 24th to cast your ballot. You will need your email address to log into the [...]

Make plans to attend a one-day workshop designed to help growers develop a food safety manual. More details may be found here September 25th in Gainesville, Florida

From the Tallahassee Democrat: Saving the bees — one bee lab at a time CD Davidson-Hiers, Tallahassee Democrat Published 5:56 p.m. ET June 30, 2017 | (Photo: Joe Rondone/Democrat) [...]

By Martin Owen | Special to the Daily News Posted Jun 13, 2017 at 12:01 AM When we think tourism here on the northern Gulf Coast, we automatically default to sugar white sand and emerald green [...]

On May 23rd, Governor Rick Scott signed House Bill 1233 which increase the maximum annual gross sales limit of cottage foods from $15,000 to $50,000 in order for cottage operations to maintain an [...]

Do you farm part time or full time? Does your business depend on a vital food network? If you answered yes to either of these questions or you are considering becoming a farmer or starting a food [...]

Yesterday, I attended the public rule hearing on the Fire Safety language in Winter Haven. I, along with several FATA members, were able to ask questions and have our concerns heard. A big thank [...]

We want to remind everyone that there is a public hearing tomorrow, June 21, 2016 on the proposed fire safety language. This is a rule being promulgated by the State Fire Marshal. Please contact [...]

Yesterday, FATA Board members Lena Juarez, Lisa Ard and Sarah Harris joined FATA members in celebrating the ceremonial bill signing by Governor Rick Scott of House Bill 59. C&W Farms in [...]

FATA is excited to announce that Governor Rick Scott will hold a bill signing ceremony for HB 59 at Sunny Acres Lodge in Polk City on May 23rd. Once again, we thank our bill sponsors [...]

After two years of hard work, we are excited to report that today Governor Rick Scott signed into law our Agritourism bill. Again, we thank Representative Neil Combee (R-Auburndale) and Senator [...]

We are saddened to announce that FATA Executive Director Ben Parks has been removed as a member and leader of our association due to pending legal matters that have been reported in the media. [...]

Robert Is Here Fruit Stand is a family-run market specializing in exotic fruit grown here on our own farms. Beginning in 1959, six-year-old Robert was set on the corner of SW344th Street and SW [...]

July 1, 2014 marked a new Fiscal Year for the State of Florida, as well as the one-year anniversary of the changes to the Florida Agritourism Law that created new opportunities and protections [...]