Hurricane Recovery in Florida Farming: How Growers Are Pivoting to Stay Productive

Hurricane Ian disrupted strawberry season across Florida—but growers like Bell Farms didn’t let damaged plants and torn-up plastic slow them down.

In this From The Field video, Jay Skillman shares how the farm pivoted from strawberries to watermelons to keep fields productive, utilizing already-prepped beds and drip systems.

Learn how they:

Made the switch to new crops with minimal downtime
Recovered damaged ground with fast-growing transplants
Adjusted nutrient programs for the new crop and phase

This is more than a recovery story—it’s a look at strategic farming under pressure.

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