This geocache is part of the Ranch & Harvest Trail of GeoTour – Sebring Area Florida’s Hidden Gem (GT48D). Visit https://visitsebring.com/activities/geocaching/ for complete information. Print off passport from link provided and log codewords from each geocache part of the GeoTour to obtain a free trackable coin. Please be mindful of vegetation around the area.
The primary source of economic activity in Highlands County is agriculture. Within that category, most of the economic activity comes from citrus, cattle and dairy operations. Currently the 3rd largest county in Florida for growing citrus, Highlands County is the 4th largest total citrus producer and the largest producer of the ever-popular Valencia orange in Florida. A growing season can produce more than 26 million, 90-pound boxes of oranges, enough to produce nearly 40 million gallons of juice.
The State of Florida ranks 10th in production of beef cattle nationally. Within the state, Highlands County ranks first in number of beef cows and second in beef cows and calves. According to the Florida Department of Agriculture, there are over 72,000 head of beef cows and over 121,000 total cows and calves grazing annually on over 425,000 acres in Highlands County with more than 300 beef cattle producers.
This geocache placed with permission of Square 1 Shooting Range and Ranch.