Possum Trot Agricultural Legacy: A Collection of Articles, Recipes, and Historical Records

Authors

Robert Barnum

Files

Description

This collection offers a comprehensive look into the agricultural, culinary, and cultural history of Possum Trot Tropical Fruit Nursery and its contributions to the tropical fruit industry in the Redlands, Miami-Dade County. Spanning from the 1980s to the 2000s, the collection features newspaper articles, event announcements, recipes, and historical records, showcasing the unique intersection of Southern and tropical agricultural practices. The materials document the work of Robert Barnum, his family, and their lasting impact on the community through innovative farming techniques, sustainable agriculture, and regional culinary traditions.

Publication Date

2000

City

Homestead, Florida

Keywords

Possum Trot, Tropical fruit farming, Redlands, Florida, Miami-Dade agriculture, Robert Barnum, Sustainable agriculture, Southern cuisine, Tropical fruit recipes, Exotic fruits, Palm oil production, Miracle fruit, Dade County history, Nursery operations, Brooks Tropicals, Agricultural innovation, Fruit tree cultivation, South Florida farming, Fiesta weekend

Disciplines

Earth Sciences | Natural Resources and Conservation | Other Earth Sciences | Soil Science | Sustainability

Comments

Included in this Collection:

Possum Trot Dinner Announcement: An invitation to a special dinner event at Possum Trot, inviting guests to celebrate the community’s agricultural and culinary heritage.

Short Order, 2009: A 2009 article from Short Order discussing Possum Trot’s tropical fruit legacy and its influence on Miami-Dade agriculture.

Tropical Life Article, 2009: A feature from Tropical Life magazine in 2009, focusing on the innovative farming practices at Possum Trot and its contributions to sustainable agriculture.

Robert Barnum Tropical Fruit Article, 1991: An article exploring Robert Barnum's cultivation of tropical fruits at Possum Trot, highlighting the diversity of crops and the farm’s innovative practices.

Chicken Cooker Recipe: A traditional Southern-style chicken recipe connected to the culinary practices of Possum Trot and its blending of Southern and tropical flavors.

Playing Possum, 1992: An article discussing the challenges and successes of Possum Trot Nursery in 1992, with a focus on its impact on the local community.

Fiesta Finesse, Dade: An article discussing Dade County's rich agricultural history, with a special emphasis on Possum Trot’s contributions to local fruit production.

Possum Trot Nursery Overview: An overview of Possum Trot Nursery, detailing its operations, significance in the local agricultural community, and its sustainable farming practices.

Action Line: Palm Oil, 1983: An article from Action Line discussing palm oil production in Miami-Dade, with ties to Possum Trot’s agricultural innovations.

An Eden of Fruit Trees You Can Grow: A guide to growing various tropical fruit trees, highlighting Possum Trot Nursery’s role in cultivating exotic and rare fruit species.

Action Line: Miracle Fruit: A feature from Action Line exploring the unique qualities of miracle fruit, a crop grown at Possum Trot Nursery.

Redlands' Exotic Weekend Fiesta: An event announcement promoting an exotic weekend fiesta celebrating the tropical agriculture of the Redlands, featuring local farms like Possum Trot.

Nursery Men: An article providing an overview of nursery operations in the Redlands, with a focus on key figures like Robert Barnum and Possum Trot’s contributions to the tropical fruit industry.

Robert Barnum Speaks to the RECI, October 10, 1995: A transcript or summary of a speech given by Robert Barnum to the RECI, discussing tropical fruit farming and sustainable agricultural practices.

Brooks Tropicals: A feature on Brooks Tropicals, a neighboring farm to Possum Trot, emphasizing collaborative efforts among tropical fruit farmers in the Redlands.

Miami Herald: Playing Possum, 1992: An article from The Miami Herald discussing the agricultural innovations at Possum Trot Nursery and its influence on the local community.

Access to these materials is limited to FIU-affiliated users due to copyright restrictions.

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.

Recommended Citation

Barnum, Robert, "Possum Trot Agricultural Legacy: A Collection of Articles, Recipes, and Historical Records" (2000). Possum Trot. 9.
https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/possumtrot/9