Oxford Family Farms, Howey-in-the-Hills

About Oxford Family Farms

Oxford Family Farms is an aquaponic farm in Howey-in-the-Hills where visitors tour the growing systems and learn how food moves from production through processing to distribution. The farm grows lettuce, tomatoes, kale, and other produce using aquaponic methods that combine fish farming with plant cultivation in a controlled environment without synthetic pesticides or herbicides. Visitors observe tilapia in the aquaculture tanks and see how the system circulates nutrients naturally through the growing beds. The farm also raises beef cattle and laying hens on its 42-acre property along Little Lake Harris. Tours run on set days and times, with admission charged at different rates for general visitors, children, seniors, and military or first responders. The farm market sells fresh harvested produce, homemade fruit jams, and other items grown on-site. A visit suits families, educators, and anyone interested in sustainable agriculture and where food originates.