Established in 1970, we are a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting and furthering the cultivation and use of tropical and rare fruit in South Florida and throughout the world.
NEXT MEETING: Friday, May 9th, 2025 Speaker is Alex Salazar:
Alex born and raised in South Florida. Gradate of University of South Florida in Tampa. Began farming in 2011 in Loxahatchee area, and now located in West Palm Beach. Owner and operator of Tropical Acres Farms Inc for the past 14 years. Specialize in tropical fruit crops, primarily mango, avocado, sapodilla and mamey. Manage one of the largest private mango collections in the US today.
For more information, please contact Petra Russell, RFC President - President@pbrarefruitcouncil.org
We hope to see and connect with you soon!
2025 Speaker Calendar Location: Mounts Botanical Garden Auditorium Time: 7pm Friday, January 10th Speaker: David DeMaio, "Irrigation systems for Urban and Agriculture in Palm Beach and surrounding Counties" Friday, February 14th Speaker: Kevin Easton, Palm Beach County Beekeepers Association Friday, March 14th Speaker: Har Mahdeem: "Elements used by plants - fertilizer usage both Organic and Conventional" Friday, April 11th Speaker: Mark Kanterman - Microgreens Friday, May 9th Speaker: Alex Salazar Friday, June 13th Speaker: TBD Friday, July 11th Speaker: TBD Friday, August 8th Speaker: TBD Friday, September 12th ELECTION DAY - MEMBERS ONLY Friday, October 10th Speaker: TBD Friday, November 14th Speaker: TBD Friday, December 12th No Speaker, Annual Holiday Party - Members and Family |
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FERTILIZER, GRAFTING SUPPLIES are sometimes available at our Monthly Meetings
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