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Miami-Dade County’s Agricultural industry is one of the most diverse in the country. Our tropical climate provides us with a year-round growing season, as well as the ability to produce an extremely wide range of crops. Employing more than 20,000 people and producing more than $2.7 Billion in economic impact each year, this industry is a valuable resource for Miami-Dade County. Coupled with the economic benefits, are environmental and aesthetic advantages. A Farmer’s land, in addition to producing crops, also acts as open space that allows for water recharge areas and wildlife habitat, providing a benefit to all residents of Miami-Dade County. more>>
Redland Raised - Buy Local
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Agricultural Manager Charles LaPradd and Publix Supermarkets will introduce a new produce brand, Redland Raised, to promote the consumption of fresh local produce in more than 1,000 Publix locations. This local branding initiative has been created by Miami-Dade County, in conjunction with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, to promote a "buy local" program throughout the County and the State of Florida. The brand will be in line with the Fresh from Florida brand, of which the majority of local growers and packers are members. |
Farmer's Market to celebrate Farm City Week
Miami-Dade County Agricultural Manager Charles LaPradd hosted a Farmers Market to celebrate Farm City Week at the Stephen P. Clark Center Lobby, 111 NW 1st Street, Miami, Florida on Thursday, November 17, 2011 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Farm City Week is dedicated to enhancing links between farm families and urban residents.
Miami-Dade County's Agricultural industry ranks among the top three industries for the County and second in the State of Florida and is one of the most diverse in the country. Our tropical climate provides us with a year-round growing season, as well as the ability to produce an extremely wide range of crops.
A great way to experience locally grown products is to visit a fresh farmers' market. The Farm City Week Farmers Market will have local growers on hand with honey, plants, fruits and vegetables as well as educational displays.
For more information please call the Agricultural Manager's Office at 305-971-5091.
Purchase of Development Rights (PDR) Program
Miami-Dade County's agricultural lands are a unique and economically important resource. On September 20, 2007, the Board of County Commissioners adopted a resolution creating the County’s Purchase of Development Rights (PDR) Program. The PDR Program implements the will of Miami-Dade County voters by utilizing General Obligation Bond funds to preserve agricultural land. This program serves as one mechanism for farmland preservation by providing the County with the ability to purchase residential development rights from willing property owners, ensuring that the related properties remain undeveloped and available for agricultural uses.
Your property may qualify for this Program. If you are interested in participating in the PDR Program, please complete the PDR Pre-Application Information Sheet
. You may submit the sheet via fax at (305) 971-5051, or via mail at Miami-Dade County PDR program, Attn: Agricultural Manager, South Dade Government Center, 10710 SW 211 St., Suite 109, Miami, FL 33189. For further information, please see the PDR Fact Sheet or call the office of the Agricultural Manager at (305) 971-5091.
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