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Citrus Groves
Florida
Citrus groves have been a part of the Florida landscape for quite some time. Thanks to its balmy climate and abundant sunshine, Florida has been an ideal place for plants to flourish for centuries. As technology advanced, the intersection of trains and citrus gave greater reach to the annual crop. On November 21, 1925, the Orange Blossom Special began its journey from New York to Florida as the first deluxe passenger train to run that route. Today, while the Orange Blossom Special is but a memory, the citrus industry is alive and well. Accounting for over 80% of citrus production in the United States, the industry brings in billions of dollars per year, with a majority of the citrus being used to make juice. |