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Agriculture is an $803 million industry locally.
Are you still hunting for that perfect peach or plum? Hillsborough County has a pair of directories that may help.
The directories detail not only vegetables and fruits, but alligator products and Christmas trees, too.
The Hillsborough Grown - Agriculture Directory lists farmers, farmers markets, produce stands, u-pick farms that sell directly to the public. You can find the directory online at the county's Web site or at outlets such as travel information centers, libraries, county offices, Chambers of Commerce, and the Extension Office.
The Hillsborough Grown - Wholesale Directory provides retail and product distribution companies a source for locating commodities they may want to purchase in quantity.
The listings are free of charge to the farmer, and growers may be included in both directories if applicable. Interested growers can find the application online.
Farmers may also call (813) 272-5909 to request a form.
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