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...
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...
On May 26, 2021, Florida Politics published an article by Drew Wilson conveying the message, “Voters say farming is Florida’s most important industry”. This truth is summed up by a new poll commissioned by the Florida Ag Coalition which found that 98% of Florida voters believe farming and ranching are key cogs in Florida’s economy....
This year’s National Agriculture Day is on March 23, 2021. Ag Day is a special day devoted to recognizing and celebrating the abundance provided by agriculture. Every year, producers, agricultural associations, corporations, universities, government agencies and countless others across America join together to recognize the contributions of agriculture. Although nationally hosted by the Agriculture Council...
Happy National Cabbage Day! This day is celebrated to thank farmers for giving us another nutrition-packed vegetable, cabbage! From the French caboche, meaning head, cabbage comes in a variety of forms. The cabbage family is quite varied and includes brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower, bok choy, kohlrabi, and kale. When selecting a cabbage, the head should be...
Performance NAPA, our sister company, is proud to once again sponsor the Market Animal Auction at this year’s South Florida Mini Fair! The Mini Fair runs through January 15-31 with the agriculture exhibits and animal exhibits open daily. The 2021 Market Animal Auction took place on Saturday, January 16th at 1:00 pm at the Farm...
