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SUMMARY:Field Trip:  Redland Ahead
DESCRIPTION:Redland Ahead  is a non profit\, formed in 2014 by Col John Mills a 30 year career US Army Veteran\, to assist veterans and others interested in agriculture intern on our farm to try their hand at farming. We partnered with FIU with their New Farmer Training program funded by the USDA to offer an internship. \nWe had formally run Redland Community Farm & Market at Verde for the MD Homeless Trust where we successfully trained several veterans and former homeless individuals who went on to very productive careers in ag.  We moved our location to where our one acre green house resides a couple of years ago to recreate RCFF as Redland Fresh Farm. We built out a container as our farm stand and have a small farmer’s market space under the canopy of the avocado trees. We held a few markets until the end of March and will begin again in the fall when the weather permits. We are currently in talks to rent out our nursery and to the west of that we are designing a space for teaching/events and a butterfly garden that will provide a quiet place for veterans and others to find reflection. \nYou will be touring the greenhouse\, our small garden area\, and our farm stand. The property is 7.5 acres so please wear comfortable shoes. \nPrice listed is for RFCI members only. Non-members will be charged $20.00. \n  \n 
URL:https://rarefruitcouncil.org/event/field-trip-redland-ahead/
LOCATION:Redland Ahead\, 15201 SW 216th Street\, Miami\, FL\, 33170\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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ORGANIZER;CN="Elizabeth Harvey - Program Chair":MAILTO:programs@rarefruitcouncil.org
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SUMMARY:Farm to Table Dinner at Grimal Grove\, Big Pine Key
DESCRIPTION:Farm to Table Dinner at Grimal Grove\, Big Pine Key \nA Conch Delight \n\n\nApril 19\, 2026\n6:30-9:30pm \nA Florida Keys Pioneer Dinner Menu & Meal by Chef Martin Liz of Lost Kitchen Supper Club… Including: History of Florida Foodways by Cori Convertito\, PhD\, Curator & Historian for the Key West Art & Historical Society \n\n\n 
URL:https://rarefruitcouncil.org/event/farm-to-table-dinner-at-grimal-grove-big-pine-key/
LOCATION:Grimal Grove\, 258 Cunningham Ln\, Big Pine Key\, 33043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Elizabeth Harvey - Program Chair":MAILTO:programs@rarefruitcouncil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T190000
DTSTAMP:20260428T115949
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SUMMARY:Club Meeting: Lynn Chaffin - The Good and Bad of Farming in South Florida
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Lynn Chaffin \nTopic: The Good and Bad of farming in South Florida \nSince 1965\, Pine Island Farm\, Inc. has been a prominent grower in the South Dade/Homestead area of Florida\, contributing to the region’s status as a leading winter tomato supplier. \nNow in its third generation of family ownership and operation\, the farm has transitioned to its current identity: The Berry Farm and shifted their focus to agritourism\, u-pick experiences and hosting community festivals and events\, while remaining one of the largest growers of Strawberries in the area. \n 
URL:https://rarefruitcouncil.org/event/club-meeting/
LOCATION:Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden – “Corbin A” Room\, 10901 Old Cutler Rd.\, Coral Gables\, FL\, 33156\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Elizabeth Harvey - Program Chair":MAILTO:programs@rarefruitcouncil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260328T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260328T140000
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SUMMARY:Croton Corner Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:This is plant yard sale featuring a wide variety of both old and new croton varieties\, as well as some other kinds landscape plants.
URL:https://rarefruitcouncil.org/event/croton-corner-plant-sale/
LOCATION:The Redlands\, 15320 SW 256th St\, Homestead\, FL\, 33032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260321T090000
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SUMMARY:Palm Beach Chapter Rare Fruit Council International / Tropical Fruit Tree & Edible Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Saturday March 21\, 2026\n9am – 4pm\nSouth Florida Fairgrounds – Enter at gate 8. \nFREE PARKING. – Bring your wagon \nThe Palm Beach RFC has been holding Tropical Fruit Tree and Plant Sales yearly for more than 30 consecutive years (at the Fairgrounds since 2003) \n100’s of varieties\, 1\,000’s to choose from \nAvocado\, Bananas\, Barbados Cherry\, Black Sapote\, Canistel\, Carambola\, Citrus\, Dragon Fruit\, Figs\, Guava\, Grumichama\, Jackfruit\, Jaboticaba\, Longan\, Lychee\, Macadamia\, Mamey Sapote\, Mango\, Mulberry\, Papaya\, Peach\, Persimmon\, Sugar Apple\, Star Apple\, Tamarind\, Herbs & Spices\, Specially formulated Fruitilizer and much much more! \nWatch our previous Plant Sale.\nhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1zwXy6OY4i5QvVjAulCAx4VYnCKgyoXb8/view \nfor more information go to our website\nhttps://pbrfc.wildapricot.org
URL:https://rarefruitcouncil.org/event/palm-beach-chapter-rare-fruit-council-international-tropical-fruit-tree-edible-plant-sale-2/
LOCATION:South Florida Fairgrounds\, 9067 Southern Blvd\, West Palm Beach\, FL\, 33411\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:The Manatee Rare Fruit Council’s 37th Annual Fruit Tree and Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:The best selection of fruit trees and edible plants\, plus native plants and ornamentals! Rare plants you won’t find elsewhere. Twenty selected expert vendors from all over Florida\, free admission\, free parking\, and public restrooms close to the sale area. All in one place\, all on one day– the best day of the year to buy edible and ornamental plants. \nPlease note that vendors will collect payment directly for their own sales. Many will be accepting credit cards\, but it’s best to bring cash just in case\, so that you don’t miss out on your favorite must-have trees. There will be no ATM available at the site. \nWe recommend that you bring a cart or wheelbarrow\, if possible\, to haul your purchases. \nThe non-profit Manatee Rare Fruit Council will have a table set up with members who can help answer your fruit growing questions. There will also be copies of the MRFC fruit cookbook available for purchase. \nHere are more ways to get up to date information about this year’s Fruit Tree and Plant Sale. Please help us make this the best Tree Sale ever by sharing the event with your friends: \n— MRFC Facebook Event page. Sign up as “going” to get reminders through Facebook. Share this event with your Facebook friends.\n— MRFC Instagram Fruit Tree and Plant Sale post. Share on Instagram.\n— MRFC website tree sale page. More info.\n— Fruit Tree and Plant Sale flyer. Share pdf with friends\, print copies as reminders or to post at work or local businesses. \nWe hope to see you at this year’s Fruit Tree and Plant Sale!
URL:https://rarefruitcouncil.org/event/the-manatee-rare-fruit-councils-37th-annual-fruit-tree-and-plant-sale/
LOCATION:Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch\, 5895 Post Blvd\, Lakewood Ranch\, FL\, 34211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260311T190000
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SUMMARY:Club Meeting: Russell Fielding - History of Breadfruit
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Russell Fielding – History of Breadfruit\nJoin us for our monthly club meeting featuring guest speaker Russell Fielding\, who will explore the history of breadfruit. Learn about its origins\, cultural significance\, and how this remarkable plant has traveled the world to become an important food source. Open discussion and Q&A to follow. \n\nRussell Fielding is an environmental geographer whose research focuses on sustainable food systems in the coastal and island settings of our changing world. A former Fulbright scholar at the University of Prince Edward Island’s Institute of Island Studies\, Fielding holds graduate degrees in geography from Louisiana State University and the University of Montana\, as well as an undergraduate degree from the University of Florida. \nFielding is the author of two books: The Wake of the Whale (Harvard University Press\, 2018) and Breadfruit (Columbia University Press\, 2025)\, as well as numerous academic and popular articles. He is currently an Associate Professor at Coastal Carolina University with a joint appointment in the Department of Anthropology & Geography and the HTC Honors College while holding a research position with the Ocean Nexus Program at the University of Rhode Island. \nMore information may be found at russellfielding.com.
URL:https://rarefruitcouncil.org/event/club-meeting-russell-fielding-history-of-breadfruit/
LOCATION:Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden – “Corbin A” Room\, 10901 Old Cutler Rd.\, Coral Gables\, FL\, 33156\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Elizabeth Harvey - Program Chair":MAILTO:programs@rarefruitcouncil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260224T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260224T153000
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SUMMARY:61st Annual Agricultural Farm Tour and Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:The Dade County AGRI Council\, in collaboration with UF/IFAS Extension in Miami-Dade County\, Miami-Dade County Agricultural Manager\, and other organizations\, would like to invite you to participate in the 61st Annual Agricultural Farm Tour and Luncheon scheduled for Tuesday\, February 24\, 2026. \nEach year\, the tour stops at several agricultural operations to showcase the importance\, diversity\, and uniqueness of farming in the subtropical climate of South Florida. \nMore information and registration forms will be sent out in early January of 2026.
URL:https://rarefruitcouncil.org/event/61st-annual-agricultural-farm-tour-and-luncheon/
LOCATION:UF IFAS Extension Miami-Dade County\, 18710 S.W. 288th Street\, Homestead\, FL\, 33030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260211T190000
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DTSTAMP:20260428T115949
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SUMMARY:Club Meeting: Amy Leonard - Pelican Harbor
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Amy Leonard – Pelican Harbor\nJoin us for our monthly club meeting featuring guest speaker Amy Leonard\, who will discuss Pelican Harbor and its work in conservation and education. Learn about the organization’s mission\, impact\, and how it supports wildlife and the community. Open discussion and Q&A to follow. \n\nAmy Leonard is a lifelong South Floridian and seasoned science educator with more than 25 years of classroom experience. Passionate about connecting young people and the community to local ecosystems\, Amy specializes in place-based science education\, using Florida-native species and habitats to inspire real-world understanding and stewardship. She has designed hands-on curricula\, led field experiences\, and developed programming in collaboration with organizations like the Fairchild Challenge\, Dream in Green\, and BLUEMissions. Beyond the classroom\, \nAmy has served over 15 years on the board of the Dade Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society\, where she led public outreach and educational events. As a committed advocate for environmental education and conservation\, Amy is known for her leadership\, creativity\, and dedication to community engagement.
URL:https://rarefruitcouncil.org/event/club-meeting-amy-leonard-pelican-harbor/
LOCATION:Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden – “Corbin A” Room\, 10901 Old Cutler Rd.\, Coral Gables\, FL\, 33156\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Elizabeth Harvey - Program Chair":MAILTO:programs@rarefruitcouncil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260114T190000
DTSTAMP:20260428T115949
CREATED:20251120T202258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T203839Z
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SUMMARY:Club Meeting: Har Mahdeen - Growing Annonas
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Har Mahdeen – Growing Annonas\nJoin us for our monthly club meeting featuring guest speaker Har Mahdeen\, who will share his knowledge and experience on growing Annonas. Learn practical tips\, cultivation techniques\, and insights into successfully growing these unique and tropical fruit trees. Open discussion and Q&A to follow. \n\n \nHar Mahdeen has an entire lifetime of experience with tropical fruit. He grew up in the Amazon region consuming rare jungle fruits and later worked with the famous Zill nursery on their Annona breeding program and various germplasm collection trips. \nHar currently owns a tropical fruit grove and dooryard consulting business specializing in plant nutrition\, pruning\, grafting/top working and education.
URL:https://rarefruitcouncil.org/event/club-meeting-har-mahdeen-growing-annonas/
LOCATION:Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden – “Corbin A” Room\, 10901 Old Cutler Rd.\, Coral Gables\, FL\, 33156\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251210T190000
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CREATED:20251018T173250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T212528Z
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SUMMARY:Club Meeting: Holiday Party & White Elephant Gift Exchange
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URL:https://rarefruitcouncil.org/event/club-meeting-holiday-party-white-elephant-gift-exchange/
LOCATION:Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden – “Corbin A” Room\, 10901 Old Cutler Rd.\, Coral Gables\, FL\, 33156\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Elizabeth Harvey - Program Chair":MAILTO:programs@rarefruitcouncil.org
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