Hoover Family Farms: A generation of farming in Suwannee County

Jason Futch  reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com In 2021, after farming the land that they have called home for over 30 years in Suwannee County, Bradley and Mary Hoover decided to open a retail shed promoting Hoover Family Farms. Since opening their farm to the public, people from all over the county and beyond have been coming to purchase fresh produce and pick their flowers.  "We are open year-round, and we grow everything we can. But, seasonally, things change," Bradley said. Options vary depending on the season, with most of the farm’s produce grown on-site. Other out-of-season options are supplemented through various local and state farms. "Sometimes, people want other items