After GOPEX 2025 winds down, but before returning home, consider extending your visit to explore all that Miami offers in the realm of fresh produce, farming and farm-to-table experiences.
Miami has a rich agricultural scene — tropical fruits, sustainable urban farms and vibrant farmers markets. There's something for every produce lover, whether it's tasting guava wines, picking your own strawberries or discovering the city's innovative approaches to urban agriculture.
Miami's agricultural landscape
The fertile lands of South Miami-Dade yield bounties of tropical fruits, exotic spices and lush botanicals, says the Economic Development Council of South Miami-Dade, making it an ideal location to combine two of the area's leading industries: agriculture and tourism.
The city's warm climate allows a variety of fruits, vegetables and herbs to thrive, and the local farms contribute to the area's growing interest in farm-to-table dining, sustainable agriculture and community engagement, making Miami a great place to explore the agricultural landscape.
Redland agricultural area
According to Visit Florida, the southern reaches of Miami-Dade County are home to a rural enclave where guests can pick strawberries, see groves of exotic tropical fruit trees, taste wine made from guavas and tour orchid greenhouses and gardens.Named for its red soil, Redland is a rural area filled with history and residents working to preserve its rustic charm, Visit Florida says Redland is the region surrounding the main entrance to Everglades National Park, so it's easy to combine a stop in the Redlands with a visit to the park.
- Knaus Berry Farm is a family-run you-pick farm that offers strawberry picking from January to April; it's also known for its sticky buns in addition to fresh produce.
- Burr's Berry Farm is another you-pick farm in the Redland area. The farm grows strawberries and features a hydroponic vertical growing system, making it accessible to all visitors. They also offer strawberry milkshakes, a local favorite.
- The Berry Farm is a third-generation, family-owned farm on 30 acres. Enjoy milkshakes, sunflower fields, strawberries, hayrides, barbecue and more.
- Fruit and Spice Park is a 37-acre botanical park that showcases over 500 varieties of tropical fruits, spices and herbs. For an admission fee, sample fruits at the visitor center and take a guided tour.
- Schnebly Redland's Winery ferments tropical wine and beer. Sample craft beers alongside wines made from lychee, guava and mango. The venue features lush landscaping such as waterfalls and tiki huts and serves as a great spot for relaxing after the expo.
- Robert is Here is located in Homestead and offers a funky, family-owned and operated fruit stand that specializes in rare and exotic fruits and vegetables, most grown on its farms. While there, sample a fruit-based milkshake or smoothie, pick up some fresh fruit or canned preserves and hand feed the farm animals at the animal farm.
- Redland Market Village is a farmers market and cultural hub with foods stalls, live music on weekends and a place to experience the local agricultural scene.
Urban farming innovations
- Tinez Farms has been running an all-natural grown, pesticide-free operation specializing in seasonal produce, eggs, organic beverages and family fun experiences for South Floridians since 2021.
- Urban Oasis Project's mission is to make healthy, local food more accessible to all. They do so by educating people to create and maintain food gardens in underserved communities and by connecting farmers with consumers at farmers markets.
- Health in the Hood also serves to address food insecurity and promotes health equity in underserved neighborhoods. They do so through urban gardening initiatives, wellness workshops and food distribution programs.
- Little River Cooperative says its gardens blend seamlessly with South Florida's natural and rugged beauty. “We create spaces that feel both wild and inviting, emphasizing biodiversity and ecological balance," the cooperative says. "Our approach uses native, drought-tolerant and edible plants to support local wildlife and create dynamic, nourishing gardens.”
- Finca Morada says its mission is to nurture and support community and resilience by connecting people to each other, their inner self, ancestors and nature through nature-based education, arts and culture.
Farmers markets and farm-to-table dining
With so many from which to choose, the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau recommends these farmers markets.For farm-to-table dining, the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau recommends these restaurants.
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