Fox 35 Orlando:
Indoor U-Pick orange grove opening in Polk County
The state's first indoor U-Pick orange grove opens in Polk County this week. FOX 35's David Martin visited Golden Ridge Groves for a preview.
Citrus Industry News
Golden Ridge Groves to Open CUPS U-Pick and Farm Market
The operation will be open for the season Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Husband and wife owners Shane and Katie Bevilacqua answered questions about the new business.
Tampa Bay 28
Polk County farmers debuts state's first U-pick that fights citrus greening disease
For decades, Florida's citrus industry has battled citrus greening, but in Polk County, one farm is not only fighting back, but they are also inviting you in to see how they’re doing it.
WFLA News Channel 8
Polk Co. farm offers state’s first ‘U-pick’ to showcase anti-greening method
For what’s believed to be the first time in Florida, customers can enter a citrus growing structure designed to prevent greening, the disease that has ravaged citrus trees in Florida for two decades
Central Florida AgNews
Golden Ridge Groves in Alturas Readies for Grand Opening
After months of anticipation, Golden Ridge Groves and Market in Alturas is ready to welcome visitors with its grand opening celebration in late November. Founders Katie and Shane Bevilacqua say the positive response from the community has been nothing short of overwhelming.
Spectrum News 9:
Golden Ridge Groves in Bartow opens first-of-its-kind citrus U-pick and market
One farm in Bartow is working to keep the citrus industry alive, and they want to involve their community in that process too.
Golden Ridge Groves is opening a first-of-its-kind citrus U-pick, but it’s all being done under protective screening, a method that’s helping combat greening.
Central Florida Ag News:
CUPS U-Pick Coming Soon to Alturas
by SHAYLYNN MARKS
photos provided by the Bevilacquas
An agritourism destination unlike any other is quietly taking shape in Alturas, and Katie and Shane Bevilacqua couldn’t be more excited. This November, the couple is launching Golden Ridge Groves and Market, which will be one of the first CUPS u-pick experiences in Florida.
Spectrum News 9:
Golden Ridge Grove shares impact of innovative approach to growing citrus
Golden Ridge Groves in Alturas is hoping to continue to be part of that growth as they find new methods to help combat greening in the citrus industry.
