according to the USDA<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\u201cMy family\u2019s always been in ag,\u201d Bevilacqua said. \u201cWe love ag. We\u2019re passionate about it. When we saw a problem, my dad was like let\u2019s find a solution.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They helped develop CUPS structures, which stands for \u201ccitrus under protective screen.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The screen is meant to protect the citrus trees from wind damage and greening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve been able to see increased consistency in quality, juice, content, Brix levels. The fruit looks amazing. The trees are thriving,\u201d said Bevilacqua. \u201cGreening has not been able to infiltrate.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On Thursday, Bevilacqua and her husband, Shane, are opening Golden Ridge Groves and Market on Alturas Road and, for the first time inside a CUPS structure, allowing the public to pick citrus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At this time, customers can pick their own ray ruby grapefruit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI\u2019m really passionate about educating consumers coming from the commercial side of agriculture. I always felt like the farmer was the unsung hero and a lot of the innovative techniques that we use don\u2019t really get talked about,\u201d said Bevilacqua.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Customers can also enjoy fresh-squeezed juices, homemade ice cream and milkshakes, and Florida-grown produce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI know there\u2019s some other innovative strategies that are out there that are going really well so we\u2019re hoping with the cup structure and with those strategies we can find a way to help with greening,\u201d said Bevilacqua.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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