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What's Happening to Florida's Ecosystems and What You Can Do About It

Send us Fan Mail Invasive species, habitat loss, and environmental change are reshaping Florida's ecosystems, but there are practical ways to make a difference. In

Turning Agricultural Waste into Opportunity: Biochar, Soil Health, and Florida's Agricultural Future

Send us Fan Mail Florida's citrus industry has faced no shortage of challenges in recent decades, from citrus greening and extreme weather to mounting economic pres

Designing a Beautiful Florida Yard That Feeds Pollinators

Send us Fan Mail A beautiful Florida landscape can do more than enhance curb appeal. It can provide critical habitat for butterflies, bees, birds, and other pollinators.

From Questions to Connections: Building Markets, Knowledge and Community

Send us Fan Mail Join host JC Rodriguez for an inspiring conversation with Kyndra Love, SE TOPP Project Manager, about Southeast Transition to Organic Partnership Progra

Growing Tomorrow's Food System: Why Agricultural Literacy Matters

Send us Fan Mail Many Kids Know What Food Is—But Not Where It Comes From Most children eat three meals a day, yet many have little connection to the farms, farmers, and

Homesteading Made Simple: Building Sustainable Food Systems Anywhere

Send us Fan Mail Can you really start homesteading in the middle of a city? Absolutely. In this episode, Andres Arango—biomedical engineer turned homesteading innovator—

Regenerative Agriculture – Beyond the Buzzword

Send us Fan Mail What does regenerative agriculture really mean—and why does it matter? In this episode of Fresh Take, host JC Rodriguez sits down with Dr. Kendra Klein,

Bloom & Grow: Gardening, Community, and Sustainability with Robert Lommerse

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, nursery manager and vegetable farmer Robert Lommerse shares his journey from citrus horticulture to running a family-owned nursery and

Composting & Cultivating: A Gen Z Farmer’s Journey to Sustainability

Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring episode of Fresh Take, we dig into the soil—literally and figuratively—with Gen Z farmer and sustainability advocate Dawson Amico, fou

The Farm Bill Explained: Why It Matters for Farmers, Food, and Communities

Send us Fan Mail What exactly is the Farm Bill—and why should you care? In this episode of Fresh Take, we demystify one of the most influential pieces of legislation sha

On Farm Readiness Reviews (OFRRs) – A Farmer’s Perspective

Send us Fan Mail Daniel Miranda is Director of Sales at Legacy Greens, a microgreen farm located in Tallahassee, Florida. In this episode, Daniel joins us for a conversa

Las Auditorias de Inocuidad de Alimentos en la Finca: Las Lecciones que aprendimos de los agricultores

Send us Fan Mail Billy Mitchell, experto en inocuidad de alimentos, habla con nosotros sobre las auditorías de inocuidad alimentaria y las preguntas más frecuentes que t

On Farm Readiness Reviews (OFRRs) – An Inspector’s Perspective

Send us Fan Mail Kirby Quam, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) Produce Safety Outreach Coordinator, speaks with us about the On Farm Readin

An Introduction to Preventive Controls for Human Consumption Rule

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Keith Schneider, Professor and Extension Specialist in the Food Science and Human Nutrition Department at the University of Florida

From Plate to Planet: Fostering Positive Food Relationships and Sustainable Living

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we welcome Marina Chaparro, a nationally recognized bilingual nutrition and diabetes expert, to discuss the importance of building posit

Farm Food Safety Audits: Lessons Learned from Farmers

Send us Fan Mail Billy Mitchell, food safety expert, talks with us about food safety audits and commonly asked questions from farmers.    We welcome Billy Mitchell, FSM

Farming for a Better Tomorrow: What to Expect at the 2025 Organic Food & Farming Summit

Send us Fan Mail The Organic Food and Farming Summit, taking place in April 8-9 at Florida A&M University, invites farmers and consumers to explore sustainable practices

Roots of Vizcaya: From Agriculture to Living Garden Legacy

Send us Fan Mail Sheila Gutierrez from Vizcaya Museum and Gardens shares her journey of connecting mental health and community engagement through urban agriculture. The

Unlocking the Power of Seed Saving: Transforming Food Systems and Empowering Communities

Send us Fan Mail Join us for an enlightening conversation with Hillary Miller, a passionate educator and advocate for sustainable agriculture. Raised in St. Petersburg,

Eating Fresh: The Nutritional Benefits of Sourcing Locally

Send us Fan Mail Podcast Description: In this episode, we’re joined by Mandi Garcia, a Clinical Nutritionist, Master Health Coach, and Performance Specialist with over