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2015 Agritech Trade Show

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Register for the 2015 Agritech Trade Show, August 4th & 5th.
Register for the 2015 Agritech Trade Show, August 4th & 5th.

The 33rd annual Agritech is hosted by the Florida Strawberry Growers Association.

Meet with growers and industry representatives, and enjoy great food. Booths are available on a first-come first-serve basis. This is one event of the year where we have almost 90 percent of the industry in one room.

Click here to download the 2015 Agritech registration form.

Fishing for up to date information? Join us at Agritech 33 and catch the latest information needed to tackle this years crop.

This event will be one of the best events of the year hosted by the Florida Strawberry Growers Association. You will be able to earn valuable CEU and CORE credits, fellowship with other growers and industry representatives, enjoy great food and door prizes!

There is no charge for strawberry growers and those who register early will receive a free gift and will have expedited badging.

Educational sessions will include:

  • UF Research reports
  • Social Media Tips
  • Fresh From Florida Marketing
  • Branding of Florida Strawberries
  • Updates on Labor, Rules and Regulations, and BMP’s
  • And more!

We will also have a special guest for this year’s event. Stay tuned for more information!

*Exhibitors Registration due by July 1, 2015 to be listed in the event. Vendors register early, space is limited this year.

ATTENTION: FSGA GROWERS, EXHIBITORS, HANDLERS & FRIENDS

Due to the Trinkle Building double-booking another large event the same days as our 2015 Agritech, we have changed this year’s venue to the Florida Strawberry Festival Fair Grounds in Plant City located at the following address:

THE CHARLIE GRIMES FAMILY AGRICULTURAL CENTER
2508 W. Oak Avenue
Plant City, Fl 33563

Berry Bay U-Pick 2015

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Berry Bay Farms

Berry Bay U-Pick is Closed.

Mid-March is Berry Bay Farms’ U-Pick season usually begins. They will allow the public to pick their own strawberries in March. Please check their website or you can call their office at (813) 642-9866 for more information.

No need to schedule an appointment. Just come out to the farm, once the fields have opened for u-pick, and they will greet you at the gate.

Berry Bay Farms is solely owned by Marvin and Linda Brown.  They have been in the strawberry business since 1978 and have been involved with several more farms and 2 cooler/sales companies.

If you have any further questions, please email them at [email protected].

Location:
5135 Bonita Drive
Wimauma, FL 33598

Helpful U-Pick Tips:

  • Dress comfortably. Wear loose fitting clothing.
  • Wear a hat or cap and bring sunscreen.
  • Bring your own containers to transport.
  • If you plan to spend the day, take ice to keep berries cool.
  • Select only firm ripe berries.
  • Be careful not to remove the tops of the berries.
  • Make an effort to pick every ripe berry on each plant rather than jumping from plant to plant and row to row.

The growers will appreciate your consideration and you will reduce the amount of strawberries that are left sitting in the field.

About Florida Winter Strawberries

In 1980, a few strawberry growers began meeting in their homes to discuss the best way to organize a group that would represent the interests of the Florida strawberry industry. On February 11, 1982, the Florida Strawberry Growers Association (FSGA) was born. Hillsborough County is recognized as the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World and the home of some of the sweetest, reddest and juiciest strawberries around.

Get Connected

Florida Strawberry Growers Association
P.O. Box: 2550
Plant City, FL 33564
Telephone: 813-752-6822
Fax: 813-752-216

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