LAKE COUNTY, Fla. – Long & Scott Farms, a staple in Central Florida’s agricultural scene, might be changing hands soon.
Hank Scott, who runs the farm, confirmed that a sale is in the works, but it’s still in its early days. For now, everything at the farm will stay the same for the next couple of years. Hank didn’t spill the beans on who the buyer might be, but there’s a community meeting set for March 3 at 6 p.m. where all will be revealed.
Lake County Commissioner Anthony Sabatini is keen on the county getting involved.
“As your county commissioner, I have requested county staff to reach out to Long & Scott Farms to see where they are in the contract process,” Sabatini said in a statement. “I would strongly support Lake County taking a robust role in working with the owners to add this land to the county’s future land buying program and for it to remain as agriculture. We cannot allow the essential agricultural landmarks of our community to be replaced.”
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Sabatini has also added a discussion item about the farm’s sale to the Lake County Commission agenda for this upcoming Tuesday.
UPDATE—I had this topic added as a discussion item on our County Commission agenda this Tuesday at 9am ✅
Posted by Anthony Sabatini on Friday, February 21, 2025
About Long & Scott Farms
Long & Scott Farms has been around since 1963 when Frank Scott, Jr. and his family moved from Virginia to Florida with just $500. The farm grew from 100 acres to 1,200 and is famous for its sustainable farming practices. They’re known for their Zellwood Sweet Corn, Kirby pickling cucumbers, kale, and cabbage.
The farm isn’t just about growing crops. They’ve got Scott’s Maze Adventures and Scott’s Country Market, where folks can learn about farming and have some fun. Plus, they give back to the community by donating over 4 million pounds of food each year to local food banks.
In recent years, they’ve branched out into growing turf grass and making shredded cabbage and pickles for local markets. Innovation and community support have always been at the heart of what they do.
With the potential sale on the horizon, everyone’s eager to find out what’s next for Long & Scott Farms at the upcoming meeting.
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