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The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) has announced the inaugural Miami-Dade Farmers Month. The program, which runs through Nov. 30, features exclusive deals and experiences from South Dade’s farms and related businesses.
For more information and to explore the more than 35 offers, visit MiamiDadeFarmersMonth.com.
“South Dade’s farmers have made an incredible impact on the destination as both an economic engine and a resource for its Michelin-recognized dining scene,” said David Whitaker, president and CEO of the GMCVB. “All month long, locals and visitors can discover unique experiences that celebrate the best of Miami’s countryside, such as picking fresh produce, savoring award-winning barbeque and enjoying Sunday morning goat yoga.”
Less than an hour south of Greater Miami and Miami Beach’s urban core, there’s another side of the destination: South Dade. Stretching south to the Redland, Homestead, Florida City and the edge of the Everglades, this rural enclave is the heart of Miami’s farming community and features some of the area’s best family attractions such as Zoo Miami as well as exceptional event venues. From lychee groves to exotic fruit and vegetable farms to local produce stands and a winery, there are many ways to celebrate Miami’s farming community.
“This month is dedicated to our wonderful farming community that accounts for thousands of jobs and hundreds of millions of dollars to our local economy,” said Miami-Dade District 8 County Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins. “Gone are the days when Miami was primarily known for its beaches, nightlife and entertainment. Now, Miami farm life is becoming a popular theme and scene with our South Dade agro-tourism industry growing.
“It has been a priority of mine to showcase the health, beauty and diversity of our farming community and thankfully, with the excellent work of theGMCVB, we created the first ever Miami-Dade Farmers Month. This November, see you all in the south side of Miami, aka, our Miami Countryside.”
Highlights of special offers include:
Explore new territory: Pick berries, walk through sunflower fields, take a hayride and explore a local farmer’s market at The Berry Farm. Immerse yourself in Florida’s ecosystem with buy-one-get-one-free tickets to the Back Country Everglades Boat Tour or a half-day kayaking excursion at Flamingo Adventures at Everglades National Park.
Meet furry friends: See exotic animals on a tour at the Zoological Wildlife Foundation or take advantage of reduced-price admission to Pinto’s Farm, where you can feed the animals in the petting zoo, ride a tractor or take a paddle boat out on the lake. Receive buy-one-get-one-free goat yoga tickets at Aiyana’s Empire Dairy Goats and visit the farm afterward to learn how to milk the goats and see how the farm is operated.
Fresh flavors: Enjoy an exclusive three-course dinner menu for $46 at French Bistro or two Caribbean-inspired bowls at Chefs on the Run for $22. Once you have your meal, visit Michael Borek Farm for 10 percent off your entire purchase where you can buy local heirloom tomatoes, produce, fresh herbs and greens to cook your own farm to table dish. If you’re looking for a fresh catch and delicious seafood, visit Golden Rule Seafood for 10 percent off your order.
Special program participants include the following:
AC Hotel Miami Dadeland
Aiyanna’s Empire Dairy Goats
By Brothers Family Park
Casaplanta Garden Center
Chef Adrianne’s Vineyard Restaurant and Bar
Chefs on the Run
Coopertown Everglades Airboat Tour and Restaurant
Coral Castle Museum
Courtyard Miami Dadeland
Deering Estate
Flamingo Adventures at Everglades National Park
French Bistro
Fruit and Spice Park
Gold Coast Railroad Museum
Golden Rule Seafood
Heritage Market
LNB Grovestand
Miami Fruit
Miami Marriott Dadeland
Miccosukee Casino and Resort
Michael Borek Farm LLC
Nanasgreene CSA LLC
New Beginning Nursery and Service
Paradise Farms Organic
Pinto’s Farm
Richard Lyons Nursery Inc.
Robert is Here Fruit Stand
Royd’s
The Berry Farm
Tinez Farms
Zoological Wildlife Foundation
Locals and visitors also can take advantage of the year-round Miami Temptations Program established by the GMCVB. The series of themed months are designed to cultivate awareness and appreciation of the many assets within the vibrant destination by curating special programming and discounts for visitors and locals to explore.
The program is home to Miami Arts, Culture & Heritage Months (December-January), Miami Health & Wellness Months (February-March), Miami Attraction & Museum Months (April-May), Miami Spa Months (July-August), Miami Spice Restaurant Months (August-September), Miami Hotel Months (June-September) and Miami Entertainment Months (October-November).
For a vacation guide, visit the website at www.MiamiandMiamiBeach.com or call 1-888-76-Miami (US/Canada only) or 305-447-7777. To reach the GMCVB offices dial 305-539-3000.
Meeting planners may call 1-800-933-8448 (US/Canada only) or 305-539-3071 or visit www.MiamiMeetings.com.
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