Sumter County
Sumter County currently has 186,000 acres or 54% of the acreage in agricultural production. Many people are not aware that the annual economic impact of the agriculture and natural resources in Sumter County is $269.6 million. Agriculture and natural resources enterprises in Sumter County produce 13% of the total value of goods and services in the county and 28% of the goods and services sold outside the county. In addition to the monetary value of agriculture and natural resources, agriculture contributes to the county by providing wide open green space, wildlife habitat and water recharge areas.
Upcoming Events in Sumter County
Sumter
Growers Market
Sumter Growers Market has closed for the Summer season. Look for the reopening in the Fall. Check for times and dates in the Sumter County local news publications. Contact Susan Kelly (352) 793-2728.This Market will only include locally grown produce, plants and food items. New fresh produce and plants and flowers in weekly! Don't miss it!
Help support our local food system- sign up to be a vendor! $15 per space. Click here for vendor application.
Vegetable Gardening Basics
July 24th 5:30- 8:00 at the Sumter County Ag Center
Call (352) 793-2728 to register for the class
Want to beat the high cost of buying fresh vegetables? Grow your own! Not only are vegetables fresher from your garden, you do not have to worry about how they were grown or handled – and gardening is great exercise! Anyone can garden, regardless of where you live, as long as there is some sunlight coming into your yard or patio. This class is designed for people who have never gardened before and just don’t know where to start! By the end of the night you will be able to go home and start gardening – whether it is in a raised bed, a container or a half acre traditional row garden.