Agriculture has been the cornerstone of our community. Contribute to the local economy, preserve open spaces, and promote sustainable practices.
Whether you’re a new landowner exploring agriculture or simply curious about Osceola County Property Appraiser farmland, we provide the necessary information.
Learn About Farmland in Osceola County
Explore Osceola County’s rich agricultural heritage and opportunities, including the types of crops and livestock commonly produced in the area, the benefits of farmland conservation and sustainable farming practices, zoning policies and land uses that support agriculture, and resources for farmers, landowners, and aspiring agripreneurs.
Commercial Lawn
The commercial turf industry is a relatively new agricultural industry in Osceola County. It all started with the herders’ ability to supplement their income when cattle prices fell. As Central Florida began to grow, grass was needed for new developments. Since most of Bahia’s pastures were the same as those used for terraces, it made sense for large farms to mow the grass. In the last few decades, several improvements have been made to lawns.
Protected Country
The area around the Osceola municipality has biological diversity unique to our state. Subspecies of animals common to this region include the Osceola turkey, the gopher tortoise, and the common jay. In addition, Osceola County has the most extensive breeding community of Bald Eagles in the eastern United States. Other animals include white-tailed deer, armadillos, otters, raccoons, skunks,s and many species of birds.
Meadow
Recommended pasture size or range is 20 acres or more or used with adjacent plots.
The property must be fenced.
Efforts should be made to maintain and care for this type of space correctly and inadequately (e.g.,e., fertilizing, liming, plowing, disc cutting, mowing, and other accepted agricultural practices).
As for livestock about the size of the property, the available soil and forage capacity for individual plots is the livestock carrying capacity. Each defends its advantages.
Citrus Fruits
The recommended size is 10 hectares, with trees planted or used in conjunction with other plots.
The land must be planted before January 1st.
Efforts must be made to correctly and adequately care for and maintain this flooring. Exx. : fertilization, tillage, herbicides, mowing, and other accepted agricultural practices.