About Myles Langford Farm
Located in Trenton, Myles Langford has been a producer of fresh watermelons since he was only fifteen years old. This plot of land has been in his family since his grandfather began the operation in the 1940’s, making his son, Rowels, a fourth generation Langford on the property.
Langford takes pride in the Best Management Practices implemented within his fields. He uses a drip system to fertilize the crops, which is more efficient than a broadcast application. This system can be easily altered to cut down on unnecessary fertilizer output. The GreenStar System on his tractors and combine has also been a sustainable addition to his operation. This technology presents precision agriculture solutions to in-field application needs. It provides farmers like Langford more accurate estimations of field requirements that save time, money, and energy. Rather than planting into the raw topsoil, he places greenhouse raised seedlings into plastic rows to reduce plant waste. All of these practices aid in preventing soil erosion, which typically results from overwatering and overfertilizing. Fruit produced from his 100 acres of watermelon fields is sold to retailers such as Walmart and Costco. When he is not busy with the duties of producing watermelons, he is tending to his fields of sorghum and sweet corn to sell directly to the public.
In addition to growing his own crops, Langford spends time doing work for others in the agricultural community. Baling hay, using his combine to custom harvest commodities, and working cattle are a few of the favors that he does for other farmers. He is a chairman on the Gilchrist Soil and Water Management board for his district and is very supportive of the local Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter.
The Florida Farm Bureau Federation is proud to recognize Myles Langford as a 2020 CARES Recipient for his outstanding environmental stewardship.
