Definition
Farms, a subclass of Locations, classifies working agricultural places—crop fields, groves, orchards, ranches, and mixed operations—that may also welcome the public for shopping or experiences. In lifestyle coverage, Florida farms double as day-trip and photo destinations: u-pick berries or citrus, sunflower fields, pumpkin and flower patches, petting zoos, farm stands, and occasional farm-to-table dinners. This class treats the farm primarily as a place; time-bound happenings at that farm are tagged with the appropriate event classes.
Local Context
APPLY when the subject is a specific agricultural place (profile, guide, directions, hours, what to expect) or when the outing centers on visiting that farm (u-pick, farm stand, tours). DO NOT apply to: • Recurring public markets off-site (use :FarmersMarket). • One-time or dated festivals at the farm (use :Events or :FallFestivals and co-tag the farm if profiling the venue). • Recipes or décor that only mention farms in passing (use :Recipes or :Decorating). Often co-tagged with :UPick (if modeled), :PumpkinPatches, :HarvestActivities, :FamilyActivities, :DateNight (for adult experiences), :Dining (for farm-to-table events), and locality tags for discovery.
Examples
- Citrus grove day trip—u-pick boxes, fresh-squeezed stands, and shaded picnic spots.
- Hydroponic lettuce farm tour in Orlando—sustainability highlights and farm stand hours.
- Plant City strawberry farms—how u-pick works, season dates, and kid-friendly rows.
- Sunflower fields near Tampa—best weeks to visit, photo tips, and nearby brunch.