Agriculture

Growing everything from herbs to aloe, 813 Hood Garden wants everyone to know how it easy it is to grow at home.

East Tampa resident makes her way north to find space for community garden

Janine Quarles-AdkinsTuesday, January 11, 2022

Local restaurant owners also shop at Sanwa Farmer's Market for fresh produce and exotic packaged foods not found elsewhere.

The road to food sovereignty pauses in East Tampa

Sian DonovanTuesday, January 11, 2022

Monarch butterflies are key pollinators for Florida agriculture.

Tampa Monarch Project founder inspires through eco-education initiatives

Pamela VarkonyTuesday, November 2, 2021

A Florida black bear walks through a cypress swamp on a cattle ranch adjacent to Big Cypress National Preserve. The movements of wide-ranging black bears helped inspire the identity of the Florida Wildlife Corridor.

Florida Wildlife Corridor gains traction, eyes future conservation

William MarchTuesday, October 26, 2021

Clearwater Hispanic Farmers Market debuts Saturday

Christopher CurryTuesday, October 12, 2021

Tiny burrowing owls, about the size of an average human hand, have all but disappeared from Hillsborough County due to habitat loss.

Audubon's Project Bur-O tries to bring burrowing owls back home to Hillsborough County

Yvette C. HammettTuesday, September 28, 2021

Researchers based at the Florida Aquarium’s Apollo Beach campus in south Hillsborough County are successfully breeding wild corals with those growing in their own “coral farm.”

Florida Aquarium in Tampa advances coral spawning research

William MarchTuesday, September 14, 2021

This Monarch butterfly takes a momentary pause on a Cutleaf Coneflower (Rudbeckia laciniata), one of many native plants that can be grown easily in Tampa Bay area landscapes.

Tampa butterfly whisperer shares secrets on attracting monarchs, pollinators to neighborhoods

Joshua McMorrow-HernandezTuesday, August 3, 2021

Tonia Hutchins readies fresh veggies for heating in industrial size steamers.

Tampa Meals on Wheels expands, delivering faster and farther

Julie GaristoTuesday, July 20, 2021

Wildflowers are blooming in the rewilding section of Rosebud Continuum.

Rosebud Continuum blends ancestral knowledge, experimental science for sustainable future

Jessi SmithTuesday, June 15, 2021

Seeds are offered to the community to help people grow their own food, at this St. Pete Youth Farms seed library.

Cultivating solutions to food insecurity in Tampa Bay

Julie GaristoMonday, June 7, 2021

Cigars lined up awaiting labels.

J.C. Newman celebrates Founder's Day

Thursday, May 13, 2021

Source: J.C. Newman Cigar Co.

Innovation News

Earth's Ally synthetic-free formulas provide bee-safe solutions.

Sarasota's Earth's Ally brings pollinator and pet-friendly organic products to gardeners nationwide

Jessi SmithTuesday, May 11, 2021

The Palmetto Book by Jono Miller

Book excerpt: The Palmetto Book by Jono Miller

Jono MillerTuesday, April 27, 2021

Few visitors get away from Florida without at least trying a little fried gator.

Photo essay: Florida Strawberry Festival 2021

Kimberly DeFalcoTuesday, March 16, 2021

Drew Newman of Newman Cigar Company in Ybor City.

Cafe con Tampa: Meet Drew Newman, cigarmaker

Tuesday, March 9, 2021

Source: Cafe con Tampa Youtube channel

Youth Farm participants Brice Lewis, Aiymere Sanchez, and Shantasia Northern help get the Fresh & Local Greenhouse project ready.

USFSP, local high school students collaborate on new urban hydroponic farm in South St. Pete

Janan TalaferTuesday, February 23, 2021

The Healthy 22nd Street Initiative promotes gardening as a solution to food insecurity in East Tampa.

Healthy 22nd Street brings boxes of hope to food deserts in East Tampa

Lauren WongTuesday, January 5, 2021

Development News

Farm fresh produce, meats, and eggs will be sold by the farm store.

New urban farm, store opens in ENCORE! Tampa

Yvette C. HammettTuesday, November 10, 2020

Innovation News

Example of coral in Florida Keys.

Mote Marine shares insights on new aquarium, coral reef restoration projects

Jessi SmithTuesday, October 6, 2020

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