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2016 Agritech Trade Show

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The FSGA 34th Annual Agritech Trade Show
Register for the 2016 Agritech Trade Show, April 19th and 20th.

The 34th annual Agritech is hosted by the Florida Strawberry Growers Association.

Meet with growers and industry representatives, and enjoy great food. There are 50 booths 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 2016 Agritech registration form.

Looking for up-to-date information? Join us at Agritech 34 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:

  • Updated government regulations
  • Pollinator programs
  • Fumigant alternatives
  • The latest information on research and technology
  • And more!

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

*Exhibitors Registration due by March 18, 2016 to be listed in the event. Vendors register early, space is limited this year.

The 34th annual Agritech will be held at:

THE CHARLIE GRIMES FAMILY AGRICULTURAL CENTER
Florida Strawberry Festival Grounds
2508 Oak Avenue
Plant City, Fl 33563

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

Spivey Farms U-Pick 2015

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Jammer on Florida strawberry farm Spivey Farms clamshell container.
Spivey Farms U-Pick is open!

Spivey Farms U-Pick is Closed.

If you have any questions that are unanswered on this post, text them at 813-917-1756 or e-mail them.

Learn more about the Spivey Farm family, we documented their story back in 2011.

Berries are priced at $1.00 for 2 quarts, cash only. If you want to pick your berries in half-flats you bring, it’s $1.50 per half-flat (one half-flat = 3 quarts). If you want to pick your berries in a flat you bring, it’s $3.00 per flat (one flat = six quarts).

What You Need:

  • Spivey Farms will provide the quart cups to pick in, but you need to bring containers to store and take your strawberries home. Very deep containers are not advised as piling strawberries too high in your container will cause the berries on the bottom to be severely bruised and may be no good.
  • Considering this is a time of year in Florida when the temperature is warm, make sure to wear loose-fitting clothing. Sunscreen and hats are recommended to avoid overexposure to the heat.
  • You’re more than welcome to bring your own drinks and/or snacks to the farm. If you do bring your own food/drink, please make sure not to leave any garbage remaining around or in the field.
  • For all the tips you need on the hows and whats of strawberry picking/freezing/etc., we highly recommend this site which covers all aspects for you.

Spivey Farms
6101 County Road 39 South
Plant City, FL 33567
Directions

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.

Strawberry Station U-Pick 2015

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Strawberry Station

Strawberry Station U-Pick is Closed.

5808 Varn Road

Plant City, FL 33565
(813) 752-9101

Hours: 7:30AM – 6:00PM
Open 7 days a week

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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