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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…
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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…
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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.…
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Paul Allen, Vice President of R.C. Hatton, was recently featured on the blog for "The Sugar Association." Discussing "The Business of Farming," the blog post tells a bit of Paul's story & why he answered the calling to pursue a career in agriculture. Of course, we certainly are thankful he did! Check out the full…
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Tellus, a newly opened packaging company based right here in Belle Glade, Florida has created 50 new jobs and anticipates creating at least 50 more . (WFLX, 2018) The innovative company recycles leftover sugarcane fiber from the sugar milling process and converts it to packaging and foodservice products such as plates, bowls, and take-out containers. As a vertically integrated…
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Paul Allen of RC Hatton Inc. in Pahokee, Fla., says that his successful company would not be where it is today without the leadership of the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association.
The Economic Impact of Agriculture in Florida
Supports 1.4 million jobs
Generates a $100 Billion annual economic impact in Florida
Responsible…