Today’s farmer is just as likely to be monitoring irrigation systems on an electronic spreadsheet as driving a tractor. This whole new world in agriculture – a technological one – will be celebrated at Martin County’s 7th annual Farm City Luncheon this November.
Each year the nonprofit One Martin and the Martin County Farm Bureau join forces to bring together urban and rural residents to celebrate the important relationship between farmers, consumers, community leaders, and everyone in between who contributes to the community’s safe, abundant food supply.
This year’s event is scheduled for November 21 at 11:30 a.m. at Rockin H Ranch in Palm City. Dr. Kati Migliaccio is the keynote speaker. Dr. Migliaccio is the Chair of the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering at the University of Florida and was a pioneer in developing Smartphone Apps for irrigation management. Currently she is working across UF and IFAS to foster innovative technology and its application in agriculture, natural, and human systems to meet present and future society needs.
"People are always surprised when they find out what it means to run a farm or ranch today,” said One Martin President Rick Hartman, a 4th generation Martin County rancher. “It’s high tech. And it has to be. We’re feeding our local community, the nation, and the world. We need every tool we can find to boost our crops and protect our natural resources."
As with previous year’s luncheons, the farm to table menu will feature items that are locally grown and sourced.
Tickets are officially sold out! If you’d like more details or want to check if any last-minute spots open up, please call Melissa Zolla at 772-287-5272.
