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Experience a Florida Orange Grove

Step inside a Florida Orange Grove with a 360 degree immersive video experience. Our Florida Citrus Growers will guide you through their groves and explain how growing citrus is not just a family tradition, it is a way of life. The amazing juice inside Florida Oranges is packed full of essential vitamins and nutrients. It’s not just orange juice, it’s Florida Orange Juice!

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Marty McKenna: A Family Affair

Marty McKenna, a third generation Florida Citrus Grower, has been actively involved in the Florida Citrus industry all his life. McKenna continues to produce quality oranges that are used to make the delicious Florida Orange Juice that families enjoy every day.

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June 10, 2018

John Barben: The Business of Citrus

Deep in Highlands County, you will find John Barben, a fourth generation Florida Citrus Grower, tending the groves his grandfather planted 60 years ago. Barben’s love and commitment to Florida Citrus provide this industry with a true champion to the cause to ensure future generations will be able

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June 10, 2018

Francisco Pines: A Citrus Tradition

Francisco Pines, a second generation Florida Citrus Grower, has been running successful citrus groves for more than 16 years and has the track record to prove it. However, he couldn’t do his job without the help of his brothers and friends in the citrus industry. Pines wears many

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June 10, 2018

Emma Reynolds Ezell: Listen to the Trees

Emma Reynolds Ezell is a fourth generation Florida Citrus Grower and young-tree manager. She raises orange trees from the moment they are planted until they are four years old and ready to bear fruit. Ezell graduated from college with a Masters in Finance. But when jobs in the

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June 10, 2018

Ellis Hunt: A lifetime of Experience

Ellis Hunt, third generation Florida Citrus Grower, stays busy running Hunt Brothers Inc., and also finds time to serve as Chairman of the Florida Citrus Commission supporting the citrus growers of Florida. In 1922, Hunt’s grandfather and brother entered the citrus industry and started Hunt Brothers Inc. As

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June 10, 2018

Aaron Himrod: A Fresh Start

Aaron Himrod is a third generation Florida Citrus Grower who is growing the Florida Citrus industry one plant at a time. As a third generation Florida Citrus Grower in Hardee county and a member of the Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association, Himrod has a passion for growing

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January 9, 2023

How to Support Your Immune System During Cold & Flu Season

Imagine this scenario. First, your spouse comes home with a slight cough. Then, your co-worker is out for two days with a stuffy nose and sore throat. Next thing you know, it seems everyone around you is sick. Insert panic here—but don’t fret. We are here to help.

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June 27, 2018

Cold vs Flu

You’re feeling sick – do you have a cold or the flu? Your symptoms include sore throat, headache, fatigue and a stuffy nose. Your friend says that it’s the common cold. She had it last week, and you probably got it from spending so much time around her.

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June 27, 2018

Cold and Flu Myths

Your body is starting to feel weak, you feel exhausted for no reason, and your throat is starting to feel a little tickly. So – you’re feeling sick, or you think a cold might be beginning to take hold of your body. Your mom has always told you

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June 27, 2018

Cold & Flu Resources

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June 18, 2018

Aaron Himrod – Ways to Meal Prep

In the Himrod kitchen, we like to do meal prep on Sunday, so we have healthy and delicious meal options throughout the week. Preparing meals in advance often comes in handy when we don’t have time to cook after a busy day at the Himrod Family Nursery. Here

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June 9, 2018

Smart, Quick Snack for the Whole Family

Time and convenience are two of the top reasons moms say they turn to unhealthy options for their families. Having a few quick and simple recipes at the ready can banish the stress that often surrounds meal and snack time. Smoothies are a great, healthy snack parents can

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June 9, 2018

Emma Reynolds Ezell – Shaking Up the Roots

Prior to planting my shrubs and plants, I make sure to break up the root bulb. Breaking up the roots ensures the plants will have a great chance of absorbing water and nutrients and living a happy and healthy life. Want to learn more about our Florida Citrus

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June 8, 2018

Kid Friendly Bento Boxes

Impress your kids at lunchtime with some easy to make bento boxes. Prep for your busy week by making multiple bento boxes on Sunday evening. The bento boxes ensure you’re providing your kids with nutritious meals with the right portions. Add an insulated container of Florida Orange Juice

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June 8, 2018

McKenna Family – Dehydrated Citrus Décor

During holiday season, moms are looking for unique ways to decorate their homes. In a home full of Florida Growers, we like to add a little citrus to the holidays with our own ornaments and memories made from dehydrated citrus. One of our favorites is crafting ornaments and

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June 8, 2018

Emma Reynolds Ezell – Potted Plant Filter

Having trouble keeping your plants healthy? Here’s an easy tip you can do at home to make sure your plants continue to thrive. To keep my potted plants healthy, I place a coffee filter at the bottom of each pot. The filter keeps the soil in place and

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June 8, 2018

Emma Reynolds Ezell – Healthy Potted Plant

You don’t necessarily need a green thumb to grow a healthy plant. Over the years, I’ve learned that a good dose of calcium from crushed egg shells can help plants bloom. I mix the shells into the soil and place into the pot – it’s my secret formula.

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June 8, 2018

Francisco Pines – DIY Family Calendar

As a Florida Citrus Grower and busy parent of three, our family has to keep track of everyone’s schedule, including our own, so nothing falls through the cracks. Having a personal family calendar helps us keep track of things each month, so our family stays organized. Want to