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About Us
Now, as Palm Beach County changes from a major
agricultural area to a population center, these We believe that:
Vegetables are sold to local restaurants and resorts, and through subscriptions. We began selling vegetables by subscription in October of 2000. Although this is a new concept to most people, it is a very practical way to assure your family of a seasonal supply of vegetables. For more information on purchasing our vegetables, click here. We also work with University, USDA, and industry researchers to do research on components of sustainable subtropical vegetable production systems. |
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40 years ago, the first vegetable crops were harvested on Green Cay Farm, a family
vegetable growing operation. Since then, the owners developed a reputation for
growing high quality produce while cooperating with university and industry
researchers to develop innovative, environmentally-friendly vegetable growing
systems. Over the years, most of the peppers and cucumbers grown here have been
sold through conventional marketing channels, usually shipped to markets along
the east coast of the country.
owners have sold most of the land to Palm Beach County for the Green Cay Wetlands
and Nature Center. The remaining smaller acreage is not large enough for a
conventional commercial farm. So, they are supporting the transition to a
smaller farm that markets its diversified vegetable crops through local
channels. Charlie and Nancy Roe, of Farming Systems Research, Inc., are working
with Green Cay to introduce these new systems of growing and selling vegetables
to the area.