The Possum Trot Oral History Project, hosted by the Department of Earth & Environment’s Agroecology Program, the Institute of Environment, and the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education at Florida International University, chronicles the agricultural history of the Possum Trot Tropical Fruit Nursery, situated in the Redland—a historic unincorporated community and agricultural area in Miami-Dade County, Florida. This 30-acre grove's story is told through interviews conducted by FIU undergraduate students, Sofia Acosta and Aris Gonzalez, during a ten-week student internship in 2021 with its owner, Robert Barnum. The project sheds light on the farm’s diverse plant species, its commitment to regenerative farming practices, and its role in the rich agricultural mosaic of South Florida. The primary objective is to preserve and communicate the distinctive knowledge and experiences of Robert Barnum for scholarly research and public education.
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in the interviews within the Possum Trot Oral History Project are those of the individual participants and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Florida International University, the FIU Department of Earth & Environment’s Agroecology Program, the FIU Institute of Environment, FIU College of Arts, Sciences, and Education at Florida, or any affiliated institutions. The content of these interviews, provided for educational and archival purposes, does not imply an endorsement by FIU or its partners.