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RFCI member John Lynn from Homestead, Fl with a bounty of tropical fruits. |
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RFCI California member Bernie Storch aproudly showing his fruiting Pitaya |
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Dr. Matt Snow, RFCI Member |
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Mangosteen |
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Canistel |
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Gaby of Gaby's Farm |
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RFCI Display Tables |
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Noni fruit |
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RFCI members, Voon Boon Hoe (Malaysia) and Dr and Mrs Robert McNaughton |
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Wax Jambu |
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Thai Guavas |
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Annona, Red Sugar Apples |
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Pumelo |
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Santol |
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Cecropia |
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RFCI members, AL and May Al Pong |
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Salak |
Above photos by: MAURICE KONG |
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Speaker for July, 14th, 2010:
Bob Brennan, "Arborist" Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
Topic: Pruning for hurricane season
Time: 7:30pm |
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Check out the RFCI's RETAIL STORE!
Great HOLIDAY gifts for yourself and your favorite gardner.
CLICK HERE
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Membership
BECOME A MEMBER - CLICK HERE (RFCI Membership application) PDF
Miami Rare Fruit Council International membership provides many benefits, including an annual
subscription to Tropical Fruit News, the world's only
bi- monthly publication about rare and tropical fruits. For membership information and back-issues of Tropical Fruit News,
either write to Rare Fruit Council International at14735 SW 48 Ter. Maimi, FL
33156 USA or call (305) 554-1333
Tropical Fruit News 2008 COVERS:
  
Tropical Fruit News 2006-07 COVERS:
      
A non-profit organization dedicated to the introduction, growing, and promotion of rare
tropical fruit.
Meetings are the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at:
Museum of Science
3280 South Miami Ave. Miami, FL
The RARE FRUIT COUNCIL INTERNATIONAL (RFCI) , founded in 1955 with headquarters in Miami, Florida,
is the premier organization dedicated to the education, introduction, and promotion of
rare tropical fruits. Through close ties with botanical collections and horticultural
research centers worldwide, the RFCI has become a major international source of
information regarding tropical fruits. The RFCI has introduced species or varieties of
rare fruits into many parts of the world. In addition, the RFCI has been helpful in
establishing the tropical fruit industry in the United States.
PURPOSES of the RFCI
To collect, introduce, and distribute new fruit species.
Select and propagate improved varieties of existing species and encourage the development
of superior ones.
Promote tropical pomology by providing information on tropical fruits.
Develop propagation methods and provide education materials on culture.
Explore parts of the world associated with tropical pomology.
Establish relations with local and foreign agriculture organizations, both private and
governmental.
ACTIVITIES of the RFCI
Monthly meeting, field trips, plant sales, conventions, workshops and classes, and
collecting trips to foreign countries.
MEMBERS of the RFCI belong to an international body of dooryard and commercial growers,
professional researchers and hobbyists, fruit breeders and fruit eaters — anyone with
an interest in rare fruits. Membership in the RFCI includes a subscription to TROPICAL
FRUIT NEWS, a monthly magazine devoted to current and topical information regarding
tropical fruits. TFN is also a news service on local and international events pertaining
to rare fruits as well as the developing ethnic food industry.
PUBLICATIONS of the RFCI include TROPICAL FRUIT NEWS (the official publication of RFCI).
Reprints of published scientific papers delivered by RFCI members at various conventions
and seminars are also available, as are Data and Fact Sheets on various fruit crops. The
RFCI published the first cookbook devoted solely to the recipes using rare tropical fruit.
Meetings consist of fruit tasting, a seed and plant exchange, and an educational program
with guest speakers and slide presentations devoted to tropical pomology.
Membership Fees:
Domestic annual membership $40.00
Family annual membership $50.00
Foreign annual membership $50.00
Supporting membership
$100.00
All funds must be paid in USD currency. Check or Money Order payable in US funds drawn on a
US bank. Make check or money order payable to RARE FRUIT COUNCIL INTERNATIONAL.
Please mail completed application and fee to:
RARE FRUIT COUNCIL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
P. O. Box 660506
Miami Springs, FL 33266
USA
BECOME A MEMBER - CLICK HERE (RFCI Membership application) PDF
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AGRI-VALLEY SALES CO. (an RFCI advertiser)
Our tree fruit picking tool is used worldwide in the commercial mango, avocado, and specialty citrus industries.
Website: http://www.agri-valley.com/ |
Previous Speakers:
ATTENTION: Would you like to be a SPEAKER for the Miami Chapter of the Rare Fruit Council International?
Please Contact: Ian Maguire 305-794-1395 email: imaguire@ufl.edu
Speaker for June, 9th, 2010:
Erik Tietig of Pine Island Nursery Topic: Topic: New Fruits for south Florida
SPEAKER May 12th, 2010:
Lanette Sobel of the Fertile Earth Foundation, Topic: “Vermytechnology and Fruit Trees”
SPEAKER April 14th, 2010
Clyde Stephens, Topic: “THE BANANA STORY”
SPEAKER March 14th, 2010
Jim McMaster of Outreach Education for the Friends of the Everglades, Topic: “Everglades restoration and our water supply”
SPEAKER Feb. 10th, 2010
Dr. Carlos Balardi, Topic: “Mamey, Annonas and Jakfruit”
SPEAKER Jan. 13th, 2010
Philiip L. Vonk, Topic: “The History of Chocolate”
SPEAKER Oct. 14th, 2009
SPEAKER: Adrian Hunsberger, Urban Horticulture Agent, Miami-Dade County Extension
SPEAKER September 9th, 2009
Glen Ivie (RFCI Member) The topic: World of the Maya.
SPEAKER August 12th, 2009
Lynda LaRocca. The topic: Brazil-A Glimpse of the Pantanal
SPEAKER July 8th, 2009
Adrian
Hunsberger, Urban Horticulture Agent and Entomologist ,University of
Florida at the Miami-Dade Research Center in Homestead.
SPEAKER June 10th, 2009
Warren Condon, RFCI Member, will speak on his recent trip to Thailand.
SPEAKER May 13th, 2009
Chris Rollins, Mgr of the Fruit & Spice Park will talk about Minor
Fruits. He is a past President of the Rare Fruit Council.
SPEAKER April 8th, 2009
Dr Jonathan Crane, Subject: Redbay Ambrosia beetle & Laurel Wilt Fungus on Avocados
SPEAKER February 11th, 2009
Jeff Wasielewski - Mango Care in the Home Garden
SPEAKER January 14th, 2009
David McLean, Subject: Medicinal Plants
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Previous RFCI Speaker: Dr. Carol Horwitz, University of Miami
Oct. 8, 2008, 7:30pm
Subject:
Gifford Arboretum, (saved from being a parking lot) A collection of
Fruit and Flowering trees and unusual plants. All on the U of M campus.
Meetings are the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at: Museum of Science 3280 South Miami Ave. Miami, FL |
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Previous RFCI Speaker: Dr. Tomas Ayala Silva, Curator of the Miami USDA
September 10, 2008, 7:30pm
Subject: Fruits of the Miami USDA, Mayaguez, P.R. and Hawaii
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Previous RFCI Speaker: Dr. Matthew Snow
July 9, 2008, 7:30pm
Subject: Growing Tips On Longans |
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Previous Speaker: Morgan Levy (South Dade Soil & Water Conservation District. )
June 11, 2008
Subject: Saving $, soil & water in groves and garden |
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Previous Speaker: November 14th, 2007
Crafton Cliff
TOPIC: A apple a day keep the doctor away. (Tropical version.) |
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Previous Speaker:
May 9th, 2007, JUNE 13th, 2007, March 12, 2008
Har Mahdeem
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Previous Speaker - April, 11th 2007
Noel Ramos
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Previous Speaker - March, 14th 2007
Dr. Robert McMillan
Plant Pathologist - Kerry's Bromeliads Nursery
& Emeritus Faculty UF/IFAS/TREC
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Previous Speaker - Ferbuary 14th 2007
Crafton Cliff
Did you miss the last Guest Speaker, Crafton Cliff? |
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Previous Speaker - Jan. 10th, 2007
Murray Corman - Garden of Delights
Website: http://www.gardenofdelights.com/
Garden of Delights
14560 SW 14th Street, Davie, Florida 33325-4217
To arrange a visit, please call first.
Order Center 1-800-741-3103 / fax 1-954-236-4588
Special Requests 1-954-370-9004 - email godelights@aol.com
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Previous Speaker (October 11, 2006)
Dr. Ray Rafie, Agriculture Development Agent
The
Agriculture Development and Marketing Program provides education and
technical support to growers and shippers of south Florida in the areas
of:
* Marketing
* Value-added products
* New crop development
In
the midst of a fast-growing global economy, growers and shippers must
equip themselves with marketing tools that allow them to become strong
competitors with other producing countries. A successful grower is the
one who is innovative and constantly looking for new value-added
products and new crops with market opportunities. He/she understands
how the market works and who the major players are. Knowledge of
reducing cost, product quality and understanding the market trends and
consumer attitudes are integral parts of this successful modern farm
operation.
Additional Links
Tropical Fruit Production in Miami-Dade County
Newsletter: Ag-Development & Marketing - Aug - Oct
http://miami-dade.ifas.ufl.edu/programs/agdevelopment.htm
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Website by: Ian Maguire
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