We recently welcomed Duffy’s President, Joe Webb, and NFL player, Duke Johnson, to the farm! It was a day filled with good talk, laughs, and some serious cooking! R.C. Hatton Farms is appreciative of the ongoing support Duffy’s Sports Grill has for sourcing local farm-fresh produce from us! Check out the full episode below. They...
On Sunday, April 24th, we had another “a-maizing” time at the Sweet Corn Fiesta!🌽 Each year, the Sweet Corn Fiesta is held at the Yesteryear Village at the South Florida Fairgrounds. This event is packed full of family fun such as kid’s rides and live music! Of course, attendees can also enjoy fresh sweet corn,...
We recently welcomed Class 11 of FFVA’s Emerging Leader Development Program for a farm tour! Along with several other farms located in the Everglades Agricultural Area, the group learned about production practices and processing for a variety of crops, including leafy greens, radishes, green beans, sweet corn, and mangoes. Thank you, Class 11, for coming...
On February 22, 2022, we celebrated Willie Lee for being presented with the award for Ag-Industrial Man of the Year by the Belle Glade Chamber of Commerce! A native of the Glades area, Willie grew up on the farm and eventually found his way into Agriculture Aviation. With over 60 years of ag flying and...
On February 23rd, Farm Manager Jonathan Allen was a guest speaker at Glades Day School’s Future Farmers of America Career Day. In celebration of National FFA Week, Ms. Gabriela Hernandez, Agriscience Teacher at Glades Day, invited Jonathan to join other local ag industry professionals to present and network with students in grades 7th through 12th....
The temperatures are dropping! We have had several extremely cold weather days here in Florida. The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association shared a post that we feel explains the current situation. “The extraordinary measures Florida farmers took over the weekend to protect Florida crops remind us how important it is to support them and buy...
Congratulations to fellow local farmer Keith Wedgworth for being named Florida Farm Bureau’s 2021 Volunteer Communicator of the Year. Keith is a fourth-generation farmer in South Florida. Wedgworth is a respected spokesperson and authoritative voice for local agriculture. His ability to share agriculture’s story across digital and traditional platforms bridges the gap between a farm...
With Fresh from Florida sweet corn back in season in just a few weeks, we have the perfect recipe to add to your list. Check out more “Fresh from Florida” sweet corn recipes by clicking here! Florida Sweet Corn and Jack Cheese Quesadilla servings 4 INGREDIENTS 2 ears Florida sweet corn, kernels cut off the...
While we do not grow avocados, we are always supporting our local Florida farmers. Plus, this Florida Guacamole recipe is delicious with fresh corn too! With football season gearing up, it’s the perfect appetizer to share on game day! INGREDIENTS 2 Florida avocados, pit removed and mashed 1 Florida tomato, diced small 2 Florida Key...
While we do not grow mangoes, we are always supporting our local Florida farmers. With mangos currently in season, we are sharing a delicious Fresh from Florida recipe this month “Florida Mango Cupcakes with Vanilla Glaze“. Trust us, this is a must-make! Enjoy! INGREDIENTS (8 Servings) 2 Florida mangoes, diced small Vanilla Glaze 1 cup...
