2019 | Florida Ag Expo (2024)

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What is the most profitable crop to grow in Florida? ›

Florida ranks 2nd overall in the United States for total cash receipts for vegetable, melon, and potato crops. Sweet corn 3rd Page 11 11 Florida harvested nearly 200,000acres of vegetable, melon, and potato crops in 2021.

Florida's climate makes it ideal for growing a wide variety of crops. Major crops include citrus, sugarcane, tomatoes, peppers, cotton, watermelons, peanuts, snap beans, and potatoes. Timber is also an important agricultural commodity for the state.

Dubbed "red gold", saffron's high market value makes it arguably the most profitable agricultural crop. Though it requires careful cultivation, the potential profits per acre are unmatched, highlighting its viability for small farms looking to maximize their earnings.

Five acres may not sound like a lot of land, but many farmers have been successful at making a living on 1 acre and 2 acres, and even less land than that. It takes careful planning, creativity, and hard work, but it can be done.

North Florida is a hidden gem when it comes to farmland. The area offers a unique combination of fertile soil, warm climate, and a welcoming community that makes it the perfect place for those looking to start their dream farm.

California ranks first in the U.S. for agricultural cash receipts followed by Iowa, Texas, Nebraska and Illinois. How much does agriculture contribute to the economy?

The majority of Florida's revenue — about 80 percent — is generated by the sales tax. The Florida Office of Economic and Demographic Research estimates that 13 percent of all general revenue comes from tourism-driven sales tax collections.

What is the average age of farmers in Florida? ›

The average age of all Florida producers was 59.5, up 0.6 years from 2017 and 1.4 years greater than the U.S. average age of 58.1 years old. There were 26,834 Florida farmers with 10 or fewer years of experience, an increase in the number of beginning farmers from 2017 of 8.5%.

In addition to floriculture, Florida led the nation in cash receipts for sugarcane, cabbage, cucumbers, watermelon, sweet corn, and snap beans. This chart uses data from the ERS U.S. and State-Level Farm Income and Wealth Statistics data product, updated in September 2022.

Agriculture plays a major role in the history and economy of the American state of Florida. Florida produces the majority of citrus fruit grown in the United States. Bell peppers, tomatoes, sugarcane, peaches, strawberries, and watermelons are also important crops.

There were 44,703 farms in Florida, down 2,887 farms from 2017 with an average size of 217 acres (up 6.4%) on 9.7 million acres of farmland, down slightly from 2017. Family-owned and operated farms accounted for 76.4% of all Florida farms and operated 39.5% of the total land in farms.

In 2022, Florida generated around $9.0 billion in agricultural cash receipts with the highest valued commodities being miscellaneous crops, floriculture, and sugarcane for sugar and seed. That same year, the value of Florida's agricultural production and processing industries represented 1.4 percent of total state GDP.

Floriculture, the cultivation of flowers, accounted for the largest share of Florida's cash receipts. Valued at $1.1 billion (14.9 percent of the State's total), floriculture receipts for Florida were higher than for any other State in 2021.

The most important High Yield Crops (HYVs) are in wheat, corn, soybean, rice, potato, and cotton. They are heavily used in commercial and plantation farms. HYVs become popular in the 1960s and play an important role in the Green Revolution, although their ancestral roots can be older.

Clumping bamboo is known for growing fast. In fact, in zones 8 and above, bamboo is the world's fastest-growing plant. Some varieties can grow up to two inches per hour in optimal weather! Whether you're looking for a beautiful garden specimen or an evergreen privacy hedge, Palmco can help you find the perfect variety.