Quick Summary:
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Where is Homestead located?
- Homestead is a small city in Miami-Dade County. It is an agricultural region located 35 miles southwest of Miami, positioned between Biscayne and Everglades National Parks.
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How did Homestead get its name?
- In the early 1900s, during the construction of the Florida East Coast Railway extension to Key West, construction camps were set up in an unnamed homesteading area. Engineers marked the area as "Homestead" on the map, and the name stuck.
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What is Homestead’s climate like?
- The area sits on the border between the tropical monsoon and tropical savanna climate zones. In 1992, it was devastated by Category 5 Hurricane Andrew.
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What crops are grown in Homestead?
- The region is ideal for growing hops, grapes, and various tropical fruits due to its favorable climate and agricultural conditions.
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