Yee Farms Brings Chinese Vegetables and “a Sense of Pride” to Boynton Beach

Today, we’re exploring vegetables native to China with Roland Yee. Roland is the third-generation co-owner of Yee Farms, which his grandparents started after they immigrated to New York City and eventually made their way down to Florida. Today Yee Farms sits on 1,000 acres in Boynton Beach. The family supplies bok choy, Chinese broccoli, winter melon and other veggies to Florida’s Asian and mainstream markets, restaurants, cruise lines and theme parks.In this conversation, Roland tells the story of Yee Farms and explains how the challenges of farming have changed over the years. Then Roland and Dalia brainstorm ways to enjoy all those fresh veggies.Related episodes:EPCOT Culinary Director Albert Youngman Brings a World of Flavors to FloridaTalking Seoul Food with Miami’s 2 Korean GirlsFood Blogger Ricky Ly on Orlando’s “Tasty Chomps”“We Got Engaged up at the Milking Parlor”: Modern Dairy Farmers Sutton & Kris RucksConscious Cuisine: Rocky Soil Family Farm on How to Reconnect with Your Food