AGRISHOPPER: Father's Day Gifts Dad Can Actually Use

THERE ARE A LOT OF HARD WORKING MEN in the agriculture sector, and the run-of-the-mill tie may miss the mark on Father’s Day. Instead, we’ve got some ideas for gifts your dad will find both practical and fun.

1. STRAW HAT. This is a gift that will be used and loved, as it will help shade his face from the summer sun and keep him cooler during those hot Florida days. Try getting one that has a neck strap to prevent it from blowing away when our summer storms roll in. For a wide variety of hats, check out Doty Farm and Garden Supply at 299 Sixth Street SW in Winter Haven.

2. FARMER’S GLOVES. Farmers’ hands take a beating year-round. Help protect his hands by giving him a new pair of work gloves that are both comfortable and safe. Find ones with a snug wrist to keep them from slipping off while fixing fences, rounding up cattle, or working on a tractor. This is a gift that would be practical and thoughtful. Florida Farm and Ranch Supply located at 2975 State Road 60 in Bartow is a great place to look for that perfect pair of gloves.