Importance of Farming “Without agriculture, we’d be hungry, naked, and sober,” said Gene McAvoy of UF/IFAS (University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences). Agriculture is a 140 billion dollar industry in Florida – second to tourism. Among the state’s population, 2% are farmers, and agricultural land spans 10 million acres. So, why don’t we think about these farmers more in our everyday lives? The Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association recently invited me to tour several farms in south…
While visiting Vienna, I couldn’t help but snap photos everywhere I went. It’s a beautiful city full of stunning architecture, fascinating history, and royal palaces. Here is a list of my top…
We drank, we ate, we did our ancestors proud! Sorry, reference from the first Thor film. Sidenote: I saw Avengers: Endgame last night following Cocoa Beach Uncorked, so not only am I…
Tis the U-Pick season in Florida! Driving down the backroads, the signs all point to fresh fruits ready for picking. I’m a newbie to the whole fruit picking scene, so I get…
After three days of exploring Amsterdam, we decided to rent a car and take a day trip to some nearby towns. It’s incredible how easy it is to get around by foot in…
Souvenirs are part of the travel experience, but how many of you get home and find yourselves throwing those souvenirs in a drawer only find them years later when trying to declutter…
When you combine perfect weather, friends, entertainment and literally fried everything, how could you not have a good time? This was my experience at the Florida State Fair. Greeted by colorful attractions and…
This adventure was a little less strenuous than most of my weekend trips around Florida but no less fun. Oak Haven Farms provides a relaxing atmosphere and absolutely beautiful scenery. The perfect…