Mrs. Helen Parke is a true icon and legend here in Plant City, FL. She and her late husband, Mr. Roy Parke, moved to Dover from Pennsylvania in 1957 and began what is now the legacy in the strawberry industry and community. We are thrilled to have the opportunity to have her a part of "Everything Ag Podcast" and to learn more about her and her late husbands many accomplishments.

PARKESDALE FARMS
Growing, harvesting and shipping the freshest fruits and vegetables to a family and table near you.

"There is no stranger here, only friends you've never met"
-R.E. "Roy Parke"

Parkesdale Farms, Inc
3914 Tanner Road
Dover, FL 33527
(813) 659-2429
https://parkesdalefarms.com

Parkesdale Market
3702 W Baker St
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 754-2704
https://parkesdale.com

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In The Field Magazine • Est. 2004
Covering Hillsborough and Polk County
http://www.inthefieldmagazine.com
813-759-6909

Meet Kaylee Poppell. Kaylee is the Executive Director of the Hillsborough County Farm Bureau located in Plant City, Florida.

HCFB strives to connect with our legislative delegations at the local, state, and national levels regarding all things agricultural. The collective effort among the county, state, and national Farm Bureau leads to solutions for agriculturists and rural communities in economic, educational and social fields. HCFB is active in the community, legislative, and grassroots of agriculture production, educating and working in various ways to serve as the voice of agriculture. Kaylee helps us understand how important it is to be a member of the Hillsborough County Farm Bureau and the benefits it offers. NO FARMERS NO FOOD!

http://hcfarmbureau.org
Facebook @hillsboroughcountyfarmbureau
Office: 813-685-9121

In The Field Magazine • Est. 2004
Covering Hillsborough and Polk County
http://www.inthefieldmagazine.com
813-759-6909

In this episode get to know David & Robby McKeeman father and son duo and owners of Grove Equipment Service, Inc.

Grove Equipment Service, Inc. began as a family business in 1971; and since then the Bartow, Florida based agricultural equipment company has established itself as a leader in providing high quality equipment, parts, and service to customers throughout Central Florida. Grove Equipment Service, Inc. is known for its personalized service and its huge inventory of tractor parts and tractor equipment. If it's authorized service you need, Grove Equipment Service, Inc. has complete ag and turf equipment service shops at both locations for your convenience!

"The mission of Grove Equipment Services is to make a fair profit by providing high quality products and service in an ethical, friendly, honest and helpful manner."

Bartow
5905 State Rd 60 East
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 537-1345

Plant City
908 E. Baker Street
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 759-8722

Grove Equipment
http://www.groveequipment.biz

Visit In The Field Magazine
http://www.inthefieldmagazine.com

In The Field Magazine • Est. 2004
Covering Hillsborough and Polk County
http://www.inthefieldmagazine.com
813-759-6909