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What if one inch of Florida rain could give you hundreds of gallons of water to use in your landscape?Our latest article...
09/04/2026

What if one inch of Florida rain could give you hundreds of gallons of water to use in your landscape?

Our latest article explains how rain barrels can reduce stormwater runoff, conserve potable water and turn rainy season into a valuable resource for Hillsborough County homeowners. Learn what UF/IFAS Extension teaches in its rainwater harvesting workshops, from barrel construction and maintenance to connecting multiple barrels safely.

Grab the latest In The Field Magazine while copies are available, or head to inthefieldmagazine.com to read the complete story online.

09/04/2026

Some things change. Some things never do. 🍓

For more than nine decades, generations have walked through our gates, creating memories that become traditions of their own.

The midway. The livestock shows. The music. The strawberry shortcake. The people you come with — and the people you meet along the way. The Florida Strawberry Festival continues to grow and evolve, but at its heart, so much of what makes it special remains the same.

Our 2027 theme, “A Timeless Tradition,” celebrates those familiar moments while taking a little inspiration from our past. This year’s artwork reimagines one of the Festival’s early Berry characters from the late 1970s — bringing a piece of Festival history forward with a fresh new personality.

Because the years may change, but the memories keep growing.

Here’s to the traditions that bring us back. 🍓

That manure pile might be worth a lot more to your farm than you think!“From Stall to Soil” shows horse owners how manur...
09/03/2026

That manure pile might be worth a lot more to your farm than you think!

“From Stall to Soil” shows horse owners how manure can be composted into a nutrient-rich soil amendment that improves soil structure, moisture retention and pasture productivity.

Dive into proper composting conditions, soil testing, nutrient management and even potential financial assistance for eligible conservation improvements. Look for the full story in the newest issue of In The Field Magazine, or pull it up online at inthefieldmagazine.com.

For some Hillsborough County families facing their hardest days, keeping a beloved pet can mean everything.Community Pet...
09/02/2026

For some Hillsborough County families facing their hardest days, keeping a beloved pet can mean everything.

Community Pet Project helps people experiencing homelessness or extreme hardship keep their animals by providing food, emergency veterinary assistance, foster placement and hands-on support.

Since becoming a nonprofit, the organization has helped feed more than 11,000 animals and paid more than $50,000 in veterinary bills, all while showing what can happen when a community comes together for both people and their pets.

Meet the people behind this compassionate mission in the latest In The Field Magazine, available in print or online at inthefieldmagazine.com.

Strawberry season is getting started, and Florida growers are preparing for roughly 16,000 acres of one of our region’s ...
09/01/2026

Strawberry season is getting started, and Florida growers are preparing for roughly 16,000 acres of one of our region’s most recognizable crops!

This month’s article looks at the strawberry varieties growers are choosing, including the growing popularity of Ember and Encore, along with weather and disease concerns heading into the season.

Readers will also get a behind-the-scenes look at how the Florida Strawberry Growers Association plans to market Florida berries through social media, streaming TV, audience targeting and even AI.

Get your copy of In The Field Magazine to read more, or catch the entire article online at inthefieldmagazine.com.

From Plant City to Italy, one longtime local business just earned recognition on a worldwide stage!I-4 Power Equipment w...
08/31/2026

From Plant City to Italy, one longtime local business just earned recognition on a worldwide stage!

I-4 Power Equipment was selected as one of only 50 STIHL dealerships worldwide, from more than 55,000 authorized dealers, to attend the company’s 100th anniversary Top Dealer Event in Italy.

The story traces the Waller family’s nearly century-long Plant City business history, the dealership’s 37-year relationship with STIHL and the community support Marc Waller credits for helping make the achievement possible.

Discover the whole Plant City success story by picking up In The Field Magazine or reading it at inthefieldmagazine.com.

Mark your calendars!🐂
08/28/2026

Mark your calendars!🐂

Decades spent teaching, mentoring and building future agricultural leaders deserve to be celebrated, and congratulations...
08/27/2026

Decades spent teaching, mentoring and building future agricultural leaders deserve to be celebrated, and congratulations to John Davidson on receiving the Tim Cribbs Life of Service Award!

John’s agricultural story began with two steers purchased at just 11 years old and eventually led him to a 31-year career at Plant City High School, where he helped grow an agricultural education program that inspired hundreds of students each year.
His legacy includes state-winning teams, national speaking winners, National and State FFA officers, future agriculture teachers and a recent election to the Florida FFA Hall of Fame.

Read John’s full story by picking up a copy of In The Field Magazine or head to inthefieldmagazine.com.

Photo by Plant City Chamber.

Changing the conversation around mental health in agriculture deserves recognition, and congratulations to Marshall Sewe...
08/26/2026

Changing the conversation around mental health in agriculture deserves recognition, and congratulations to Marshall Sewell and Mind Your Melon on being named this year’s Ag Educator!

Born from personal experiences with the stresses, grief and challenges of farm life, Mind Your Melon has grown from a local effort into a movement connecting farmers, ranchers and agricultural families with meaningful resources. Through workshops, speaking, podcasts, a children’s book and national outreach, the foundation’s work has now reached agricultural communities across 15 countries while encouraging resilience and connection within the industry.

This full article in our latest Hillsborough issue or head to inthefieldmagazine.com.

Agriculture’s next generation needs people in its corner, and congratulations to Jim Scott on being recognized as the 20...
08/25/2026

Agriculture’s next generation needs people in its corner, and congratulations to Jim Scott on being recognized as the 2026 Supporter of Youth in Ag!

Jim’s story takes readers from a career in professional sports sales and marketing to Ford Motor Company and eventually a partnership with the Jarrett family’s dealership network. Today he oversees the Plant City dealership, and the article offers a closer look at the career and community connections behind this year’s recognition.

Read Jim’s full article by picking up our newest issue or head to inthefieldmagazine.com.

Photo by Plant City Chamber.

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