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Flagler’s Florida: Railroads, Resorts, and the Rise of Fresh Produce (Part 2) - The History of Fresh Produce
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In this episode, we continue our deep dive into the life and legacy of Henry Flagler, focusing on his transformative role in shaping Florida’s fresh produce industry. Following up on part one, which explored Flagler's rise from grain merchant to Standard Oil powerhouse, we now turn our attention to his ambitious projects in Florida.
Join John and Patrick as they uncover the stories behind the founding of towns like Pompano Beach and Hastings, the rise of Florida’s fresh produce industry, and Flagler’s ambitious railway extension to Key West. From devastating freezes that shifted the state’s citrus belt to Flagler’s innovative farming ventures, this episode paints a vivid picture of how one man’s vision helped shape modern Florida.
Don’t miss the fascinating history of Flagler’s railroads and their lasting impact on Florida’s agriculture.
In Sponsorship with Cornell University: Dyson Cornell SC Johnson College of Business
Join the History of Fresh Produce Club (https://app.theproduceindustrypodcast.com/access/) for ad-free listening, bonus episodes, book discounts and access to an exclusive chatroom community.
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@historyoffreshproduce
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Manage episode 443888088 series 3247551
In this episode, we continue our deep dive into the life and legacy of Henry Flagler, focusing on his transformative role in shaping Florida’s fresh produce industry. Following up on part one, which explored Flagler's rise from grain merchant to Standard Oil powerhouse, we now turn our attention to his ambitious projects in Florida.
Join John and Patrick as they uncover the stories behind the founding of towns like Pompano Beach and Hastings, the rise of Florida’s fresh produce industry, and Flagler’s ambitious railway extension to Key West. From devastating freezes that shifted the state’s citrus belt to Flagler’s innovative farming ventures, this episode paints a vivid picture of how one man’s vision helped shape modern Florida.
Don’t miss the fascinating history of Flagler’s railroads and their lasting impact on Florida’s agriculture.
In Sponsorship with Cornell University: Dyson Cornell SC Johnson College of Business
Join the History of Fresh Produce Club (https://app.theproduceindustrypodcast.com/access/) for ad-free listening, bonus episodes, book discounts and access to an exclusive chatroom community.
Instagram, TikTok, Threads:
@historyoffreshproduce
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