HENDRY COUNTY — City Farm Tour Council and UF/IFAS Cooperative Extension Service will be holding its 42nd Farm Tour of the Hendry County agricultural industry, Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, and Saturday, March 12. Hendry County is one of the largest agricultural counties in the state and is the largest producer of oranges in Florida with over 75,000 acres of groves. In addition, Hendry County is the second largest producer of sugarcane, third largest in vegetable production, and fifth largest in beef cattle.

This year’s tour will feature a variety of interesting stops at some of Florida’s most sophisticated agricultural operations including vegetable transplant and ornamental nurseries, citrus, sugarcane, and vegetable production, as well as one of the largest beef cattle ranches in the state. There will also be fresh Florida orange juice breaks at strategic stops along the way. You will be transported with knowledgeable tour guides to various stops around the county where you can get a close-up look at some of the most efficient farmers in the world.

Tickets for the tour are $100/person. Participants will enjoy a modern, airconditioned tour bus with expert tour guides. Lunch is included and will feature a delicious, melt-in-your-mouth 16 oz ribeye steak, with all the fixins, served by the Hendry County Cattlemen’s Association.

Proceeds from ticket sales support Hendry County 4-H and the Hendry County Cattlemen’s Association scholarship.

Covid-19: Face mask are optional.

Tickets can be purchased at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/february-5-2022-farm-tour-tickets-186320789497

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/march-12-2022-farm-tour-tickets-186320277967