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A version of this story appeared in some regional editions of the Times. Across the street from the Deseret Farms offices on 19th Avenue NE, construction crews feverishly work on what will soon be ...

Most Florida farm producers are very good at conserving natural resources as they grow food. They know their livelihoods depend upon the land and water they manage. Michael Archibald and his employees ...

Audubon Florida originally opposed the plan but dropped its opposition after Deseret tweaked some of the more controversial proposals. Some 19,000 acres are being set aside for parks and trails.