The History of Florida’s Grapefruit Industry with Laura Jones | The Ground Up Podcast Ep. 2

08/09/24 • 15 min

Tune into this mini-episode with Laura Jones. She is a direct descendent of Count Odet Philippe, who is credited with introducing grapefruit to Florida.

Tune into this mini-episode with Laura Jones. She is a direct descendent of Count Odet Philippe, who is credited with introducing grapefruit to Florida.

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Dr. Pierce Jones revolutionizes sustainable landscaping in Florida through integrated practices like perennial peanut farming, effectively trailblazing new ways to conserve our natural resources. He is a professor at the University of Florida and a Director for the Program for Resource Efficient Communities, where he has been working for the past 30 years to promote the adoption of sustainable landscaping practices in Florida, working with large-scale private developers, research institutions, and state agencies.

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