Caribbean Food Crops
Society
44th
Annual Meeting
July 13th - 17th,
2008
Miami, Florida, USA
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44th Meeting Home Registration Program Field Trips Hotel Information Abstract Submission CFCS Main
Field Trip
3: Tropical Fruit Farm, Water Management, Tropical Fruit Nursery
Scroll down or click the various
stops to learn more: Stop #1,
Stop #2, Stop #3, Stop #4
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Stop #1:
Lara Tropical Fruit Farm Thursday July 17, 2008 (Morning) |
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Stop #2:
Water Management Thursday July 17, 2008 (Morning) |
Pump station 331 South Florida Water Management District
Description: Water within the state of Florida is managed by water management districts. There are 5 different water management districts in Florida with each responsible for a different region. The SFWMD is the district in south Florida which is a particularly unique region as much of the surface waters are controlled by operation of structures along man-made canals. The proper operation of the structures is essential to protect water supplies and people considering the fluctuation of waters in the canal due to flooding or drought. Management of the canals is also necessary to protect (as viable) against salt water intrusion. Pump station 331 is a larger structure within the Homestead area used to manage waters.
Contact: Ramon Garza (Supervisor SFWMD Homestead Pump Stations)
(305) 345-4310
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Stop #3: Schnebly
Redland's Winery, |
With a unique harmony of South Florida's tropical fruit and old world sophistication, Schnebly wines bring a totally new experience to your taste buds. They have crafted the only tropical wines produced in the U.S. that are made with absolutely no grapes. They currently offer five varieties; Carambola, Mango, Lychee, Guava and Passion Fruit. Each has its own style and personality. It's something you must taste yourself. Their winery and tasting room is located halfway between Miami and the Florida Keys, in the Redland tropical countryside. Whether you want to sip wine outdoors near their 120 foot long waterfalls or sample their wines in the tasting room full of gift baskets and wine gadgets, they have it all. Wine tastings are available seven days a week. If you are interested in how the winery works and how wine is made, visit them on the weekends when they offer tours of the winery every hour, on the hour. Take a closer look at: http://www.schneblywinery.com
Stop #4:
Pine Island
Nursery |
