Our thanks to Clear Springs and Dimare Fresh Tampa for hosting the 2010 Educational Field Tours.


Clear Springs
Clear Springs’ invites you to visit our unique farm and packing operations situated on 18,000 acres in Bartow, Florida, mid-way between Tampa and Orlando.  At our 220+ acre blueberry farm you’ll see the latest in innovative land use and production management practices.  Planted in 2006 on reclaimed mine land, our blueberry farm is thriving with production increasing exponentially each year.  At our farm, quality is the primary objective - our experienced growers meticulously plan, monitor and evaluate production practices year-round.  The focus on quality continues at our 100,000+ sq. ft. packing and distribution center nearby.  Here you’ll see a state-of-the-art grading and packing operation with the highest safety procedures in place, all operated by well trained and invested team members.
 
Dimare Fresh
 
DiMare Fresh Tampa is a subsidiary of the DiMare Company, which is an 80 plus year old company.  The DiMare Company is one of the largest vertically integrated companies in the tomato industry.  And continues to stay committed to original principles with quality products, superior customer service, innovation and customer loyalty.
The Tampa location primarily specializes in the repacking and packaging of all tomato varieties, with state of the art equipment servicing retail, foodservice and quick serve restaurant customers.