Category: News & Updates

West Boynton Ranches Partners with Veteran-Owned Farm to Expand Organic Agriculture

We’re proud to announce the ongoing transformation of West Boynton Ranches into a hub for natural, organic farming, through a new partnership with a local veteran-owned farming operation. This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to sustainability, community health, and supporting those who’ve served our country.

The veteran-owned farm will be expanding its current operations on our property to provide locally grown and raised organic produce, honey, eggs, poultry, lamb, and fish. This initiative not only enhances food security in our region but also strengthens our mission to support regenerative agriculture and responsible land stewardship.

By transitioning to organic practices and building partnerships with local farmers, West Boynton Ranches is investing in a future where the community has greater access to fresh, healthy, and ethically produced food—all while supporting small business and veteran entrepreneurship.

We look forward to sharing more about this exciting journey as our fields and pastures grow with purpose and pride.

New Dock Completed at West Boynton Ranches Aquaculture Facility

We’re pleased to announce the successful completion of our new dock at the West Boynton Ranches aquaculture site. This key infrastructure project was designed to support and streamline operations, improve access to our fish farming facility, and enhance the overall efficiency of our aquaculture program.

The dock will play an essential role in future harvests, maintenance, and water quality monitoring. It represents another important step in our long-term commitment to building a sustainable, innovative, and well-supported agricultural operation right here in West Boynton Beach.

We’re grateful for the collaboration of our team, contractors, and regulatory partners who helped bring this project to life. With our dock now fully operational, we’re better equipped than ever to expand our aquaculture efforts and continue producing high-quality, responsibly raised fish for the community.

Thank you for your continued support as we grow.

West Boynton Ranches Welcomes Exotic Collectors Nursery

We’re excited to welcome Exotic Collectors Nursery to West Boynton Ranches as the newest addition to our growing agricultural community. Known for their rare and unique plant varieties, Exotic Collectors Nursery brings years of expertise and a loyal following from their former location on Boynton Beach Boulevard, which is now being redeveloped.

Their relocation to West Boynton Ranches allows them to continue serving landscapers, collectors, and plant enthusiasts across South Florida—now with expanded space and the support of an agricultural environment dedicated to sustainability and innovation.

This partnership reflects our ongoing commitment to preserving and promoting agriculture in the Ag Reserve, while supporting local small businesses as they adapt and grow.

We’re proud to provide a new home for Exotic Collectors Nursery and look forward to watching their beautiful collection thrive on our land

West Boynton Ranches Achieves Successful Aquaculture Harvest

We’re excited to share a major milestone from our aquaculture operations at West Boynton Ranches. At the end of 2023, our team completed a successful harvest, yielding over 1,000 pounds of sustainably raised open range fish. This marks a significant step forward in our mission to integrate innovative, environmentally responsible agriculture within our community.

The harvest reflects the dedication of our partners, as well as our commitment to maintaining the highest standards in sustainable food production. With our State Aquaculture Certification in good standing and a strong working relationship with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), we continue to meet and exceed compliance requirements while contributing to local food resilience.

As we look to the future, we’re focused on expanding our aquaculture and organic farming capabilities throughout 2024. Thank you to our community and partners for your continued support of our efforts to grow responsibly and give back to the land we steward.

Stay tuned for updates on our next harvest and upcoming community programs.

West Boynton Ranches has been working hard in 2021 to bring our agricultural conservation and residential properties into county compliance. In a short period of time, we’ve made great progress.

Over the last few months, our fishpond has been stocked with Tilapia and Channel Catfish in preparation of our first harvest this fall. In addition, assuming the county officials will permit it, West Boynton Ranches plans further improvements to the aquaculture facility based on input from our aquaculture consultants.

We’ve also complied by removing the pilings that had been installed for a dock, even though the dock is necessary for the agricultural fishpond.

Further to the Magistrate’s rulings, West Boynton Ranches has honed its aquaculture operations in accordance with Best Management Practices. The fishpond has been stocked with Tilapia and Channel Catfish in preparation of our first harvest this fall. In addition, assuming the County will permit it, West Boynton Ranches plans further improvements to the aquaculture facility based on input from our aquaculture consultants.

Nevertheless, we’re determined to resolve our past mistakes to reestablish our good standing as an agricultural operation and preserve in our community. As we endeavor to correct violations and grow our agricultural operations, we’ll also work hard to build community goodwill and mend fences with our residential neighbors, as well as the county officials representing their interests.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or comments to share, please email Darin Montgomery at darin@westboyntonranches.com.