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3. HILLIARD BROTHERS Cattle 5500 Flaghole Rd. | Clewiston, FL 33440 Hilliard brothers formed their business in 1930 and continues to raise cat- tle in central and southern Florida, with over 60,000 acres in Hendry and Glades Counties. Joe Marlin Hilliard, the son of Joe A. Hilliard, joined the family operation in 1961 and worked to develop mechanical harvesting of sugar cane. His leadership led the way ushering in new sugarcane harvest- ing technology and led the way to keep Florida’s sugarcane industry viable. To this day, Hilliard Brothers of Florida continues as a family operation. 5. U.S. SUGAR CORPORATION Sugar Refinery, Sugar Mill, Sugar Cane 111 Ponce De Leon Avenue | Clewiston, FL 33440 U.S. Sugar Corporation was founded April 28, 1931, by automotive pio- neer, industrialist, and philanthropist Charles Stewart Mott who acquired the lands and mill from the bankrupt Southern Sugar Company. In 1998 the Clewiston Refinery was constructed and became the nation’s first fully integrated cane sugar refinery ever built in the nation. The 12-story, 300,000-square-foot facility operates more than 300 days each year and frequently sets refined sugar production records. Today the 5.5-acre facil- ity includes processing, packaging, and warehousing, servicing both con- sumer/retail markets and bulk industrial customers. Sugarcane is Florida’s most valuable row crop. 2. A. DUDA & SONS Cattle, Citrus, Sod and Sugar Cane 8680 SR 29 S | LaBelle, FL 33935 Duda farm started as the American dream of Andrew Duda, a Slovak immi- grant and has been operated by the Duda family since 1962. Currently the farm grows about 8000 acres of grapefruit, tangerines and oranges; about 1000 acres of sod providing grass for athletic fields and home lawns; and grazes about 1500 head of commercial cattle. DUDA Farm Fresh Foods, Inc. is a full-service grower, packer, shipper, marketer, importer and exporter of fresh fruits with the Fresh Citrus Packinghouse and frozen concentrated orange juice facility also located in LaBelle. DUDA farms has been an em- ployer of local residents for 80 years. A B C E H K 1. MOBLEY PLANT WORLD Vegetable Transplants 1356 W. Cowboy Way | LaBelle, FL 33935 Mobley Plant World vegetable transplant started as a modest operation in 1972 having three greenhouses and has grown to 51 grow houses that produce about 24 million plants every six weeks. Tomatoes, watermelon, pepper, cabbage, cauliflower, eggplant, onion, tobacco are seeded here and complete their cycle of production in Naples, Bonita Springs, Immokalee, LaBelle, Homestead, Wauchula, Arcadia, Ft. Meade, as well as other states. Mobley Plant World operates year round with production crops which also include non-consumable plants such as sea oats, native grasses and orna- mental orchids and geraniums. A F 4. ALICO RANCH Cattle 7515 CR 832 | Felda, FL Alico, Inc. owns about 120,000 acres of land in Southwest Florida and uses about 80,000 acres in the ranch operation. Currently there are about 15,000 head of brood cows on this ranch producing feeder calves which are shipped to stockers and feeders out west. Large improved pastures support brood cows and calves with about 1.3 acres of improved pasture and 4 acres of native range for each cow and calf to graze on during the year. In addi- tion to cattle Alico is a diversified modern agricultural operation, also pro- ducing citrus, vegetables, sod and sugar cane. Alico also provides economic opportunity to local farmers by leasing lands for vegetable production. C 6. SOUTHERN GARDENS CITRUS Citrus, Citrus Processing 1820 CR 833 | Clewiston, FL 33440 Southern Gardens’ 32,000 acres of citrus grow more than 3 million trees representing the largest grove under single ownership in Florida. Southern Gardens in Hendry County near Lake Okeechobee uses the latest technol- ogy to improve citrus production while protecting the environment. South- ern Gardens Citrus’ state-of-the-art processing plant produces superior orange juice using energy-efficient technology that recycles every part of the orange. Orange pulp, skin and oil become useful byproducts. Southern Gardens Citrus produces 7 million boxes of oranges each season, enough to produce about 42 million gallons of juice. The economic impact of the citrus industry in Southwest Florida is about two billion dollars. G 7. UF/IFAS RESEARCH & EDUCATION CENTER Agricultural Research 2685 SR 29 N. | Immokalee, FL 34142 The University of Florida/IFAS Southwest Florida Research and Education Center is one of 13 Research and Education Centers maintained by the Uni- versity of Florida. Established in 1989, the center serves growers, farmers, and other clientele in Collier, Charlotte, Glades, Hendry, and Lee counties with specific knowledge to sustain and enhance agricultural, human, and natural resources through nationally and internationally recognized re- search, extension, and teaching programs. E H 8. C & B FARMS Organic and Conv. Vegetable Farm 27320 CR 835 | Clewiston, FL 33440 C & B Farms owned by Chuck Obern has grown from its humble beginnings of 10 acres in Immokalee to its present location, in the Devils Garden area of Hendry County with over 1,000 acres of specialty vegetables being grown. Chuck Obern resides at his farm and operates a diverse vegetable produc- tion and marketing operation. His farm differs from the typical vegetable farm in southwest Florida in that it produces 36 different vegetables and herbs – an alphabet soup of ethnic and specialty vegetables from arugula to zucchini. Harvest begins in October and runs through June. Crops are packed on the farm and shipped to terminal markets throughout the north- east and mid-west. D 9. GREG COLLIER/GLOBAL Melon SR 78 | Moore Haven, FL Global Produce harvest 800 acres of watermelons at Moore Haven Farms, using seep irrigation to either add or remove irrigation water from Flor- ida’s sandy soil. The watermelons are rotated with sugarcane plantings. Seedlings are planted from late January and are harvested in 75-80 days from planting. In 2010, Florida ranked first in the United States in water- melon production, accounting for 18% of watermelons grown in the country with Florida’s cash receipts for wa- termelon production totaled $111.9 million. I 20. PATTY’S BLUEBERRY PATCH Blueberries 1320 Hog Wallow Lane | LaBelle, FL 33935 Patty’s Patch is located on a 640 acre family owned cattle ranch in Muse, Glades Coun- ty just 6 miles north of LaBelle. Owned by Tim and Patty Mudge, Patty’s Patch blue- berry farm grows five different varieties of blueberries on six acres and offers U-Pick and ready to buy blueberries during April and May. J B 18. WEST COAST TOMATOES Tomatoes and Vegetables 7220 SR 29 S | LaBelle, FL 33935 West Coast Tomato LLC had its beginnings in Florida in the 1920s with John McClure. John’s son and grandson followed in the family farming business and it has continued to grow with the fifth generation of McClures involved. In 1986 the family expanded the farms into the Immokalee area which in turn expanded their shipping through the winter months. DC McClure and his dad began expanding the farming acreage and as a result built a new packing facility to accommodate the increased production. The McClure farm located south of LaBelle off Sears Road is one of the several McClure farms where tomatoes are grown. A 19. CURTIS HONEY Honey 355 N. Bridge St | LaBelle, FL 33935 Harold P. Curtis Honey Co. is owned and operated by Harold and Nancy Curtis, and their children. The family has been in the business since 1921. The LaBelle store sells honey exclusively produced in southwest Florida. Blossom, Palmetto, Wildflower, Sea- grape, and Mangrove honey is available at the store as well as the following specialty products: Beeswax Candles and Honey-Filled Candies and Honey Gift Boxes. A 21. MONSANTO Agriculture 2221 CR 832 | Felda, FL Monsanto is a sustainable agriculture company. The company focuses on empower- ing farmers, large and small, to produce more from their land while conserving the world’s natural resources of water and energy. They lead the industry in seed brands from crops like corn, cotton and fruits and vegetables. Monsanto strives to make prod- ucts available to farmers throughout the world by broadly licensing their seed and trait technologies to other companies. Monsanto also manufactures herbicides such as Roundup for home gardeners and professionals. C 22. BILLY SWAMP SAFARI Seminole Village 30000 Gator Tail Trail | Clewiston, FL 33440 Billy’s Swamp Safari offers visitors a stroll on the grounds, a relaxed meal at the Swamp Water Cafe’ and viewing of many of the displays and exhibits on the property such as; bird and reptile exhibits, alligator pits. While visiting you can tour an authen- tic Seminole village with native Seminole chickees and meet “Liberty” the resident Florida Panther with the largest enclosure in South Florida. D 23. IMMOKALEE FRESH FARMER’S MARKET Farmer’s Market 114 New Market Rd. E. | Immokalee, FL 34142 The market covers several acres, selling mostly bulk quantities, but also offers smaller quantities of produce to individual buyers. Prices are GREAT. The produce is fresher than found in supermarkets and the bonus is that you are buying from the people who pick the produce in the fields. E 3 C G FARM TOURS FINAL APRIL 30, 2015 DELIVERABLE 4 LABELLE HENDRY COUNTY 24. ORTONA LOCKS Okeechobee Waterway Locks 1217 Locks Lane | Moore Haven, FL 33471 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers constructed and currently manages five locks along the Okeechobee Waterway. Stretching out from both directions, the waterway extends to the Gulf of Mexico using the Caloosahatchee River and to the Atlantic Ocean using the St. Lucie Canal. Covering 152 miles, the waterway serves as both a commercial and recreational link with several overnight-docking facilities along the way. Ortona Lock and Dam were constructed in 1937 as part of this navigational waterway. F 25. ORTONA INDIAN MOUNDS Indian Mounds SR 78 | Moore Haven, FL 33471 This stop takes you back to a time more than 3,000 years. Near Turkey Creek, this set- tlement had an extensive canal system and a large number of mounds, including the highest point in Glades County at 22 feet above sea level. Only a portion of the original complex is left today, but there is an interpretive trail which leads you through the hammocks and scrub to see these ancient mounds and canals. F I 27. ITECH Technical Training Center 508 N. 9th St. | Immokalee, FL 34142 Located on 9th Street in Immokalee the Immokalee Technical Center ( iTech) is the newest technical training center in Florida. It focuses on state of the art career and technical education programs for high school students and adults. The center also of- fers ABE/GED and adult literacy programs. Their mission is to provide rigorous and relevant real-world educational experiences using both traditional and distance learn- ing models in order to qualify students for employment and career advancement. The Immokalee Technical Center (iTech) is fully accredited with Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and with the Council on Occupational Education. H 28. IMMOKALEE PRODUCE SHIPPERS Produce Shipping 2055 Church Rd. | Felda, FL IPS is family owned and operated since 1990 and is currently farming on 1100 acres. IPS prides itself on growing high quality produce along with fast and efficient ship- ping. The farm produces a wide variety of produce including round tomatoes, roma tomatoes, grape tomatoes, squash, peppers and cantaloupes. The family works closely year round to insure that highest standards in Food Safety and Quality are main- tained. K 26. OK SLOUGH Okaloacoochee Slough State Forest 6265 CR 832 | Felda, FL 33930 OK Slough is short for Okaloacoochee. The OK Slough is a mosaic 32,000 acres of marsh interspersed with upland pine flatwoods. Former ranch and agricultural lands purchased between 1996-2000 by the State of Florida under the Conservation and Recreation Lands (CARL) Program, is destined to be used in multiple forestry and land management practices. Recently opened to the public, this vast area spans from Hendry County into Collier County in Southwest Florida. The slough presents a steady southward flow sustaining Corkscrew Swamp, Fakahatchee Strand and Big Cypress Preserve. G C YOUR LABELLE FARM TOUR MAP INSIDE This guide is produced by the Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council in partnership with the City of LaBelle and funding from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity. FARM TOUR SCHEDULE “Belle”, “Belle City”, and “LaBelle” began to be used as names for the tiny new selement populated by cale drovers and trappers straddling the banks of the Caloosahatchee River in both Lee and DeSoto Counties as early as 1889. The F. A. Hendry family tradition is the small selement “LaBelle,” honored sisters, Laura June Hendry, wife of Waddy Thompson, and Carrie Belle Hendry, wife of Edward L. Evans. Laura Hendry Thompson died in 1895; however, Belle Hendry Evans saw her namesake community become the seat of Hendry County named after her father, Captain Francis Asbury Hendry. Francis A. Hendry subdivided and recorded a Plat of LaBelle, Florida in the Lee County Courthouse in 1909 and can truly be called the “Father of LaBelle”. However, if Captain Hendry was LaBelle’s father, E. E. Goodno was the “Godfather of LaBelle”. Goodno began purchasing land in the LaBelle area from Francis A. Hendry in the early years of the 20th century and eventually purchased the majority of the Hendry holdings. Goodno’s replats of blocks in Hendry’s original subdivision of LaBelle as well as his various additions to LaBelle soon grew to be at close to twenty times the size of that original subdivision called “LaBelle”. The 1910 U S Census shows 42 households and some 174 residents in the Lee County part of LaBelle south of the Caloosahatchee River; census records do not indicate the DeSoto County population of the growing Caloosahatchee River community. Citizens concerned with cale and hogs running at large as well as hunters, fur trappers, and cowboys “coming to town” after solitary months of hard work going on “sprees” that rivaled those of the Wild West decided the only way to control these problems was to form a local government. Therefore, in 1911, the Florida Legislature chartered the Town of LaBelle in both Lee and Desoto Counties. The 1920s saw the creation of new counties in Florida, and a number of citizens in eastern Lee County from newly formed Clewiston on Lake Okeechobee, Felda south of LaBelle, the area’s oldest selement Fort Denaud, and the Upper Caloosahatchee River’s major community - LaBelle - started a campaign for a new county. A Board of Trade was formed to emphasize LaBelle and the surrounding area’s business community and a weekly newspaper, The Caloosahatchee Current, was established to show the area could support a newspaper and merited having its own county. Finally, in May 1923, the Florida Legislature listened to the area campaign and created a new county named for early resident and “Cale King of South Florida” Captain Francis A. Hendry with LaBelle as its county seat. LaBelle became the County Seat of Hendry County in 1923, and many residents felt it was more in keeping for the County Seat to be a City rather than merely a Town. In 1925, the Florida Legislature chartered the City of LaBelle, which replaced the Town of LaBelle in both Hendry and Glades Counties. (www.citylabelle.com) In 1911 E.E. Goodno was “hosting free meet and greet barbecues, auctioning off land a fire sale prices, giving away plots of up to one acre and inviting complete strangers to work on his land for up to a year – at no cost to them (Robb, 2014). About ten years later, Goodno was advertising excursions to LaBelle where curious travelers could steam up the Caloosahatchee River, enjoy live entertainment, listen to noted lecturers and take in the area’s charm and economic potential. FLORIDA FARMING Farming was important then and it remains the single most important economic driver in Hendry County today. With citrus groves, sugar cane, ornamentals, timber and other agricultural products, Florida is one of the nation’s top ten most productive agricultural states. However, small and medium-size farms in Florida are undergoing the same economic crisis as other farms in the country. Competition with industrial agricultural corporations, high business expenses and low commodity prices are challeng¬ing the feasibility of small agricultural businesses. These reasons, along with Florida’s massive population growth are contributing to the conversion of small and medium-sized farms into urban development projects (Francesconi and Stein, 2014). AGRITOURISM Agritainment (an industry comprised of agritourism and farm entertainment) has been described by some as a new cash crop for urbanites looking for hands-on rural experiences (McKenzie and Wysocki, 2012). Agritourism generally refers to out-of-towners (a.k.a. urbanites) visiting farms. While the term “agritourism” is a recently contrived term, it is not a new concept. In the United States, it can be dated back to the late 1800s, when city dwellers would visit friends and family in the county in an aempt to escape the heat and stress of the city. Similarly, agriculturally- based entertainment is nothing new. After World War II, many people visited rural areas for a change of scenery and recreation. It was during this time that horseback riding for recreational purposes became popular with urbanites (McKenzie and Wysocki, 2012). The Hendry County Extension Office has historically conducted a large farm tour, once a year where three large 65 passenger busses are hired to provide transportation for a farm tour. Participants are picked up in Ft Myers and bussed to various locations in Hendry County to experience agritourism. This has been done successfully for many years and has always sold out. The program is held over an entire day and culminates in the participants receiving a bag of fresh farm produce or other goodies. In 2012 the City of LaBelle purchased a smaller, used 21 passenger bus to provide transportation for the Recreation Department during the summer months with the youth program, a downtown historic bus tour, the Big “O” Birding Festival and other activities by similar non-profits who needed transportation. During one of the planning sessions of the Big “O” Birding Festival it was suggested a smaller, shorter, farm tour be offered on a regular basis. This report is the result of the early suggestion and the efforts of the city to develop a farm tour to highlight the area and incorporate the concept which Mr. E.E. Goodno had many years ago, “to take in the area’s charm and economic potential” (Robb, 2014). CITY OF LABELLE FARM TOURS INTRODUCTION The City of LaBelle developed a farm tour of Hendry County’s most sophisticated agricultural operations including vegetable transplant and ornamental nurseries, citrus, sod, sugarcane and vegetable production as well as one of the largest beef cale ranches in the state. Using agriculture as the draw, the tour will also feature a variety of interesting stops to promote local assets and businesses. Agriculture is critical to Florida’s economy. The University of Florida has published research that Florida agriculture, natural resources and related industries provide 1,609,139 jobs and $76.5 billion in value added impacts annually. And when it comes to green acres, the State of Florida has nearly 24 million in forests, croplands and ranches – two thirds of Florida’s total land area. (www.visitfloridafarms.com) HISTORY LaBelle, “the belle of the Caloosahatchee,” had its beginning as a selement in the 1880s when the Caloosahatchee River began to play a part in Philadelphia entrepreneur Hamilton Disston’s dream of Everglades Reclamation, and had the double advantage of being on the western edge of Captain Francis A. Hendry’s vast ranch holdings in Monroe County. According to the 1885 Florida State Census, William Byrd Fraser and Francis A. Hendry were the last household heads to be listed for “Monroe County Exclusive of Key West” with the Hendry household including 16 year old daughter Carrie Belle as well as several of Captain Hendry’s other older and younger children. Captain Francis A. Hendry, a force in the creation of Polk County in 1861 at the onset of the Civil War, was instrumental in a new county being carved from northern mainland Monroe County in 1887; this new county was named Lee County in honor of Hendry’s hero General Robert E. Lee. It is entirely possible that some members of the Hendry family including 18-year-old Carrie Belle thought the new county was also named for an older Hendry daughter, Virginia Lee. THE TOUR BUS FARM TOUR DESCRIPTIONS 10. WHEELER FARMS Citrus 14545 SR 78 | Moore Haven, FL 33471 Wheeler Farms, Inc. is a third generation family owned farming company which was originally established in 1970 by Mr. Irving Wheeler in Winter Haven, Florida. Wheeler Farms has approximately 2,500 acres of citrus in six counties throughout Florida. I F 12. ENGLISH BROTHERS CITRUS Citrus SR 78 | Alva, FL 33935 The English Family is one of the early pioneer families to grow citrus in SW Florida. Hugh English the founder, gained experience while working at A. Duda and Sons, Inc for 35 years and then started his own citrus company. Through his work at Duda in the 1960s, English helped launch southwest Florida’s fledgling citrus industry. He conducted pioneering research and helped develop production methods now commonly used. J 13. BUCKINGHAM FARMS Hydroponic Farming 12931 Orange River Road | Fort Myers, FL 33905 Buckingham Farms is a 50+ acre hydroponic farm, country store, counter service eatery and event destination serving Fort Myers and surrounding regions. Everything at Buckingham Farms is naturally grown by agricultural specialists with years of experience. More crops are grown in less space, so they’re able to harvest more with a smaller impact on the planet. Buckingham Farms only practices responsible farming and makes this commitment to the local com- munity and economy. J 11. BARNETT PARTIN FARMS Vegetable Transplants 1400 CR 830A | Felda, FL Barnett Partin Farms is a vegetable transplant growing operation similar to Mobley Plant World. For over 20 years they have been providing quality vegetables for transplanting. B L 17. GUTWEIN GROVES Citrus 3900 Sears Rd. | LaBelle, FL 33935 Gutwein Groves was started in 1965. Mr. Fred Gutwein invested in land in what is known as the Gerber Groves Development at the end of Sears Road south of LaBelle. Mr. Victor Beer, a son-in-law, volunteered to pull up roots and move his family to LaBelle to manage the investment. Mr. Gut- wein originally purchased 1,200 acres but within a few years they added 2,000 acres. Mr. Beer and his family are still very much involved in the cit- rus industry where they own approximately 1,100 acres of citrus in Hendry County and provide citrus caretaking for approximately 2,000 acres. Their primary focus as a company is to grow oranges, grapefruit and tangerines. L 16. COLLIER ENTERPRISES Organic Vegetable Farming 5321 Ave Maria Boulevard | Ave Maria, FL Collier Enterprises has been practicing organic farming methods since first planting and receiving their USDA organic certification in June of 2013. Collier Enterprises goes to great lengths to find just the right seeds from reputable seed companies utilizing only non GMO, raw, untreated seeds. Keeping a close eye on Mother Nature, they plant the seeds during South- west Florida’s optimal growing seasons. They harvest some of the best, lo- cally grown produce and citrus in Southwest Florida including peppers, tomatoes, leafy greens and more. L 15. LIPMAN PRODUCE Vegetable Farm and Packing House 315 E. New Market Rd. | Immokalee, FL 34142 Max Lipman planted his first tomato in the 1930’s with the modest goal of simply providing for his family. Today his operation has grown into the largest field tomato grower in North America. By utilizing Lipman’s net- work of strategically located facilities, and tens of thousands of acres of land, the company can ensure that tomatoes and field-fresh produce are al- ways in season. Lipman’s has six packing facilities along the East and West coasts enable them to source, pack and ship product within 24 hours. H 14. JAMERSON FARMS Vegetable Farm and Packing House 12500 Green Meadows Rd. | Fort Myers, FL 33913 Jamerson Farms started its farming operation in 2006 as a small scale farm. They grow bell peppers, jalapeno peppers, eggplant, squash and cucumbers. K FARM TOUR DESCRIPTIONS FARM TOUR DESCRIPTIONS FARM TOUR DESCRIPTIONS TOUR: A 9:00 AM Depart from Dallas Townsend Center 9:05-9:35 Mobley Plant World 2.0 miles 9:50-10:20 West Coast Tomatoes 12 miles 10:30-11:15 A. Duda & Sons 4 miles 11:40-noon Curtis Honey 10.0 miles 12:10-1:10 Lunch 1.0 miles 1:10-1:15 Travel to Dallas Townsend Center 2.0 miles TOUR: B 9:00 AM Depart from Dallas Townsend Center 9:15-9:50 Pay’s Patch 6 miles 10:20-11:05 A. Duda & Sons 12.0 miles 11:15-11:45 Barne Partin Farms 2.0 miles 12:15-1:15 Lunch 12 miles 1:15-1:20 Travel to Dallas Townsend Center TOUR: C 9:00 AM Depart from Dallas Townsend Center 9:15-10:00 A. Duda & Sons 11 miles 10:05-10:35 Monsanto 2 miles 10:50-11:30 Alico 6 miles 11:35-11:55 OK Slough 2 miles 12:20-1:20 Lunch 15 miles 1:20-1:25 Travel to Dallas Townsend Center 1 mile TOUR: D 8:30 AM Depart from Dallas Townsend Center 9:30-10:30 C & B Farms 50 miles 10:45-11:30 Billy Swamp Safari 6 miles 11:30-12:30 Lunch at Billy Swamp Safari 12:30-1:30 Travel to Dallas Townsend Center 55 miles TOUR: E 9:00 AM Depart from Dallas Townsend Center 9:15-10:15 A. Duda & Sons 11 miles 10:30-11:00 UF/IFAS Research Center 8 miles 11:10-11:45 Immokalee Fresh Farmer’s Market 4 miles 12:30-1:30 Lunch 23 miles 1:30-1:35 Travel to Dallas Townsend Center 1 mile TOUR: F 9:00 AM Depart from Dallas Townsend Center 9:05-9:35 Mobley Plant World 2.0 miles 9:50-10:20 Wheeler Farms 7 miles 10:30-11:00 Ortona Indian Mounds 4 miles 11:15-11:35 Ortona Locks 7 miles 12:00-1:00 Lunch 14 miles 1:00-1:05 Travel to Dallas Townsend Center 2 miles TOUR: G 9:00 AM Depart from Dallas Townsend Center 9:30-10:30 Southern Gardens Citrus 25 miles 11:00-11:30 OK Slough 20 miles 12:00-1:00 Lunch 20 miles 1:00-1:05 Travel to Dallas Townsend Center 2 miles TOUR: H 10:00 AM Depart from Dallas Townsend Center 10:15-11:00 A. Duda & Sons 11 miles 11:15-11:45 UF/IFAS Research Center 8 miles 12:00-1:15 Lunch 4 miles 1:30-2:00 Lipman Produce 4 miles 2:00-2:30 Travel to Dallas Townsend Center 25 miles TOUR: I 9:00 AM Depart from Dallas Townsend Center 9:15-9:45 Wheeler Farms 7 miles 10:00-10:30 Ortona Indian Mounds 4 miles 11:00-11:30 Greg Collier/Moore Haven Melon 20 miles 12:45-1:45 Lunch 24 miles 1:45-1:50 Travel to Dallas Townsend Center 2 miles TOUR: J 9:00 AM Depart from Dallas Townsend Center 9:15-9:45 Pay’s Patch 6 miles 10:15-10:45 English Brothers Citrus 22 miles 11:15-11:45 Buckingham Farms 20 miles 11:45-12:45 Lunch at Buckingham Farms 12:45-1:45 Travel to Dallas Townsend Center 35 miles TOUR: K 9:00 AM Depart from Dallas Townsend Center 9:15-10:00 A. Duda & Sons 11 miles 10:20-10:50 Immokalee Produce Shippers 8 miles 11:15-11:45 Jamerson Farms 10 miles 12:30-1:30 Lunch 35 miles 1:30-1:35 Travel to Dallas Townsend Center 2 miles TOUR: L 9:00 AM Depart from Dallas Townsend Center 9:15-9:45 Gutwein Groves 8 miles 10:00-10:30 Barne Partin Farms 8 miles 11:15-11:45 Collier Enterprises 22 miles 12:30-1:30 Lunch 22 miles 1:30-1:35 Travel to Dallas Townsend Center 2 miles 1 2 4
