The commercial production of avocados has never been done in Central Florida before. Mitchell McLellan decided to try something different after losing thousands of dollars in the citrus industry.
Most avocados found at the grocery store aren't even from the U.S. A Frostproof farmer is taking the risk to find out if the fruit can be grown in Florida.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently issued a forecast saying Florida growers this season are on pace to fill 15.65 million boxes of oranges. This is the lowest total in nearly 100 years.