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.
During winter months our growers produce traditional vegetables like green beans, tomatoes, strawberries and squash, while it is too cold in other parts of the country to raise them. We also have year- round production of tropical fruits and vegetables such as avocados, passion fruit, malanga and boniato. Another sector of the industry is Asian specialties like Thai guava, Thai basil, Thai eggplant, lemon grass, bitter melon and various herbs and spices. With this mix, Miami-Dade County is truly the “melting pot” of the produce industry. |
