- Legacy
A century of growth
From citrus to sod, Collier Family Farms built Florida’s agricultural foundation.
- Origins
How Collier Family Farms became Florida's agricultural cornerstone
Barron Gift Collier arrived in Southwest Florida in the early 1900s with a vision and the capital to match it.
What began as one man’s ambition to build an empire in a frontier land grew into something far larger: a family legacy that would shape Florida’s agricultural identity for generations. The Collier name became synonymous with the land itself, with holdings that stretched across more than a million acres. From citrus groves to sod fields, the family’s fingerprints are everywhere in the state’s agricultural landscape.
- Milestones
A timeline of growth and transformation.
Over a century, Collier Family Farms has adapted, evolved, and thrived through changing markets and shifting agricultural demands.
Each era brought new challenges and new opportunities. The family met them head-on, always with an eye toward the future while respecting the foundation that had been built. This is the story of that journey.
1922
Barron Gift Collier
Barron Gift Collier establishes Deep Lake Grove, pioneering Florida’s seedless grapefruit production.
1950s
Expansion and Diversification
The family expands into diverse agricultural ventures, solidifying their position as regional leaders.
1990s
Top Citrus Supplier
Collier Family Farms becomes Tropicana’s largest orange supplier during the citrus boom.
2000s
Premium Citrus Supply
The family continues supplying premium citrus while exploring new agricultural opportunities.
- Numbers
Built on scale and substance
Enduring, Adapting, Growing: A Century of Excellence
Over a century of continuous operation has given Collier Family Farms the depth of experience and resources to handle projects of any size. The numbers tell the story of a company that has endured, adapted, and grown.
Years in business
A century of agricultural leadership in Florida.
Sod varieties offered
Premium turf options for every project need
Generations of family stewardship
Continuous family leadership and vision