“For many people, when they think of Florida they think of sandy beaches, beautiful homes, citrus trees, and of course…Disney World. But Florida is also a major beef producing state and is home to five of the top ten cattle operations in the country. In fact, nearly half of all of the Sunshine State’s agricultural land is involved in cattle operations. And while the beef industry has provided jobs and revenue, it has also come under attack by those who claim it is despoiling water quality and hurting the environment. Is this true? That’s what we’ll explore in this edition of Conservation Nation.” – Gabriella Hoffman
How do cows keep Florida green? I explore this in Episode 4 of the original CFACRT series “Conservation Nation.”
I spoke to two ranchers, cousins Matt Pearce and Brad Phares, about their role in keeping the Greater Everglades alive and well.