Despite being grown in-state, Florida’s fresh produce often comes with a higher price tag for local consumers than that shipped to other states
Fla. News — Florida is renowned for its diverse agricultural output, producing a wide array of crops such as watermelons, peanuts, snap beans, potatoes, peppers, tomatoes, sugar, citrus, and peaches. However, in a perplexing economic phenomenon, consumers in Florida often pay more for these locally grown products than shoppers in other states. This paradox can be attributed to several key factors.…