Revival of Florida's Oyster Industry
The Everglades Farm is playing a crucial role in reviving Florida's oyster industry, with their produce making it to the tables of Michelin-starred restaurants.
Despite initial reservations about consuming oysters from a freshwater lake, the fact remains that they are delicious. The demand for these oysters is high, from Miami's restaurant scene to the boats in the Everglades.
“We have to focus on educating and combating this stigma or as we like to call it, prejudice,”
said Fabio Galarce, highlighting the need to change people's perception about oysters from the Everglades. The oysters are thriving in the tropical environment, which is often misunderstood as just a muddy swamp.
- The Everglades Farm is supplying oysters to Michelin-starred restaurants in Miami.
- The oysters are grown in the muddy, tropical Everglades, which is an unconventional location.
- Education and awareness are key to combating the stigma associated with consuming oysters from the Everglades.
Author's summary: Everglades Farm revives Florida's oyster industry.