For the last thirty-five years, Teena has been an active member of the Dade farming community. At one time, she was the only female farmer. Teena is a graduate of the Wedgworth Leadership Institute for Agriculture and Natural Resources. She is a charter member of the Florida Ag Promotional Campaign and a past President of the Dade County Farm Bureau. She serves on the board of directors of the Florida Tomato Committee, Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association, Community Bank of Florida and Everglades Community Association. Teena was named Florida’s Woman of the Year in Agriculture in 2004 by Commissioner of Agriculture Charles H. Bronson.

Michael Borek is a third-generation farmer. Michael oversees the day-to-day operations of the farm, ensuring that best management practices are employed in every aspect of growing quality vegetables.
Michael is one of a handful of young individuals who chose to return to the family farm after college. An active member of the farming community, he has traveled to Tallahassee and Washington, DC to educate legislators on the importance of agriculture to Florida’s economy."

Michael is transitioning from field-grown to greenhouse-grown bell peppers, cluster tomatoes and yellow tomatoes. He believes the farm will be a major producer of organic specialty crops in the near future. He continues to look at new technology to reduce fertilizer and pesticide inputs.

Michael graduated from Weber International University with a degree in business and a minor in marketing. He is a past director of the Dade County Farm Bureau and the Dade County AGRI Council.

Steven Borek, Jr.

Steven Borek, Jr. grows grape tomatoes in Gilchrist County, Florida. With over fifteen years of experience growing everything from snap beans to okra to sweet corn, he has transitioned to growing quality grape tomatoes for the summer market. He is a past director of the Homestead Pole Bean Cooperative.

Steven is a diesel mechanic by training. He also has a commercial helicopter license.