In The Field Magazine - Everything Ag

We talk about "Everything Ag" on this podcast. Our mission with In The Field magazine is to support, inform, and entertain the hard working people and families in American agriculture through high quality editorial content. Honoring their contribution to our economy and way of life. As well as being their voice, telling their stories - successes and challenges - to consumers of their products, and to the leaders and elected officials of our communities. In The Field magazine publishes every month and gives the reader, listener and advertiser updated and timely information concerning agriculture. NO FARMERS NO FOOD!

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Helen Parke, A True Icon And Legend Here In Plant City, Florida

July 21, 2024 • Karen Berry • Season 3 • Episode 7

In this episode get to know Helen Parke the Matriarch of Parkesdale farms, Inc.

Mrs. Helen Parke is a true icon and legend here in Plant City, FL. She and her late husband, Mr. Roy Parke, moved to Dover from Pennsylvania in 1957 and began what is now the legacy in the strawberry industry and community. We are thrilled to have the opportunity to have her a part of "Everything Ag Podcast" and to learn more about her and her late husbands many accomplishments.

PARKESDALE FARMS
Growing, harvesting and shipping the freshest fruits and vegetables to a family and table near you.

"There is no stranger here, only friends you've never met"
-R.E. "Roy Parke"

Parkesdale Farms, Inc
3914 Tanner Road
Dover, FL 33527
(813) 659-2429
https://parkesdalefarms.com

Parkesdale Market
3702 W Baker St
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 754-2704
https://parkesdale.com

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