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Who We Are

Founded in 1955, the Rare Fruit Council International, Inc. (RFCI) is a non-profit organization here to promote the development and use of tropical fruits in South Florida. 

Fresh

Tropical Fruit

Edible

Plants

Florida

Cultivars

Organic

Whenever Possible

Upcoming Speakers & Events

January 8th, 2025

Monthly Meeting Speaker - Randall Quirk, Garden Director at Patch of Heaven Sanctuary. Topic: “How to become a Naturalist in only 50 years”.


February 12th, 2025

Maggie Davis. Topic: “From My Orchard to Your Garden: Savoring the Sweet Surprises of Growing Jaboticaba!


March 3, 2025

Maggie Davis's Jaboticaba Orchard ( Field Trip ) - Please RSVP to Elizabeth at programs@rarefruitcouncil.org by Monday, February 24th.


March 12th, 2025

Louise King : “Black Sapote Grafting Class”.


April 9th, 2025

Doctor Noris Ledesma : The History of Mangos in South Florida.


May 14th, 2025

Vladimir Zientek - An Introduction to Cocoa Trading.

June 11th, 2025

TBD


July 9th, 2025

TBD


August 13th, 2025

TBD


September 10th, 2025

TBD


October 8th, 2025

TBD


November 12th

Holiday Party


December 10th

Holiday Party

Best Recipes

Banana syrup in the steep stage
Finished syrup along side macerating strawberries
Banana Turmeric Shrub
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