Fresh Take
By Florida Certified Organic Growers & Consumers, INC.
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Fresh Take is your source for practical advice on organic gardening, homesteading, sustainable living, and local food. Each episode features farmers, gardening experts, food entrepreneurs, market leaders, and changemakers sharing real-world insights, actionable tips, and fresh perspectives on growing food, supporting local agriculture, and building healthier communities in Florida and beyond.
Whether you're growing food at home, supporting local farmers, managing a market, building a food business, or simply looking to make healthier choices, Fresh Take delivers conversations that help you live more sustainably and stay connected to the people shaping our food system.
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Turning Agricultural Waste into Opportunity: Biochar, Soil Health, and Florida's Agricultural Future
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Oct 01, 2026 |
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Designing a Beautiful Florida Yard That Feeds Pollinators
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Sep 01, 2026 |
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From Questions to Connections: Building Markets, Knowledge and Community
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Aug 13, 2026 |
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Growing Tomorrow's Food System: Why Agricultural Literacy Matters
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Jul 28, 2026 |
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Homesteading Made Simple: Building Sustainable Food Systems Anywhere
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Oct 06, 2025 |
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Regenerative Agriculture – Beyond the Buzzword
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Sep 08, 2025 |
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Bloom & Grow: Gardening, Community, and Sustainability with Robert Lommerse
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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Composting & Cultivating: A Gen Z Farmer’s Journey to Sustainability
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Jul 14, 2025 |
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The Farm Bill Explained: Why It Matters for Farmers, Food, and Communities
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Jun 09, 2025 |
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On Farm Readiness Reviews (OFRRs) – A Farmer’s Perspective
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May 19, 2025 |
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Las Auditorias de Inocuidad de Alimentos en la Finca: Las Lecciones que aprendimos de los agricultores
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May 19, 2025 |
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On Farm Readiness Reviews (OFRRs) – An Inspector’s Perspective
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May 05, 2025 |
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An Introduction to Preventive Controls for Human Consumption Rule
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Apr 21, 2025 |
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From Plate to Planet: Fostering Positive Food Relationships and Sustainable Living
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Mar 24, 2025 |
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Farm Food Safety Audits: Lessons Learned from Farmers
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Mar 10, 2025 |
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Farming for a Better Tomorrow: What to Expect at the 2025 Organic Food & Farming Summit
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Feb 17, 2025 |
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Roots of Vizcaya: From Agriculture to Living Garden Legacy
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Feb 03, 2025 |
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Unlocking the Power of Seed Saving: Transforming Food Systems and Empowering Communities
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Jan 21, 2025 |
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Eating Fresh: The Nutritional Benefits of Sourcing Locally
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Jan 06, 2025 |
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Como Comprender las 7 normas del Acta de Modernización de Inocuidad de Alimentos (en ingles FSMA)
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Dec 16, 2024 |
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Understanding 7 Major Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Rules
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Dec 16, 2024 |
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Transitioning in the Farming World: A Journey of Resilience and Adaptability
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Dec 02, 2024 |
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Building Resilient Farm Communities: Navigating Disaster Relief and Recovery
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Nov 18, 2024 |
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Upcycling Agriculture: Transforming Food Waste into Sustainable Opportunities
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Nov 04, 2024 |
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From Chef to Urban Farmer: Mike Garcia's Journey to Sustainable Agriculture in Orlando
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Oct 07, 2024 |
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From Kitchen to Cash: Mastering the Art of Cottage Food Business
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Sep 23, 2024 |
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Post-Harvest Water Use and Strategies to Mitigate Food Safety Risks on Your Farm
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Sep 16, 2024 |
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Empowering Small Farmers: Strategies for Success in Southwest Florida
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Sep 09, 2024 |
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Building Trust in USDA Certified Organic: Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE)
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Aug 15, 2024 |
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Transforming Communities: The Power and Potential of Farmers Markets with Catt Fields-White
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Aug 05, 2024 |
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From Battlefield to Crop Field: Veterans Finding Purpose at Comfort Farms
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Jul 22, 2024 |
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Unveiling the 'Dirty Dozen': Hidden Pesticides in Your Produce and How to Stay Safe
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Jul 08, 2024 |
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Brewing Change: The Impact of Fair Trade and Sustainable Coffee with Tripp Pomeroy
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Jun 24, 2024 |
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Balancing Urban Development and Sustainable Agriculture: A Fresh Take with Hannah Wooten
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Jun 10, 2024 |
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Revolutionizing Food Waste: Emily Grant on Sustainable Food Recovery Initiatives
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May 28, 2024 |
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Growing Together: SE TOPP's Farmer to Farmer Mentorship Program
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May 13, 2024 |
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Berry Good Living: Cultivating Organic Blueberries with Allison Acres
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Apr 29, 2024 |
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Sizzling Stories of Sustainability: A Deep Dive into Seasonal Cooking and Local Agriculture
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Apr 01, 2024 |
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Table Talk: Exploring Food Transparency and Traceability
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Mar 18, 2024 |
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Growing a Sustainable Future: How ATTRA Supports Farmers, Communities, and Food Systems
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Mar 04, 2024 |
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Microbiology of Foodborne Pathogens and Their Effect on Food Safety
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Feb 19, 2024 |
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A Deep Dive into the 2024 Organic Food and Farming Summit!
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Feb 02, 2024 |
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Protecting Farmlands, Sustaining Futures: The Greenbelt Law
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Jan 22, 2024 |
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Local Bites Unite: Hylo Launch with Florida Local Food Network
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Jan 08, 2024 |
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Sustainability on the Rise: Eco-Friendly Baking Tips
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Dec 18, 2023 |
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Sowing Success: Certified Organic Farm Technician Training (COFT)
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Dec 04, 2023 |
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Weed Management for Organic and Transitional Farmers
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Nov 20, 2023 |
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Wisdom of the Fields: Organic Transitioning Tips
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Nov 06, 2023 |
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Navigating the Organic Certification Cost Share Program
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Oct 23, 2023 |
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Voices Behind the Smoke: Sugarcane Burning and the Impacts
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Oct 02, 2023 |
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Sowing Seeds of Collaboration: Empowering Food Systems Practitioners
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Sep 18, 2023 |
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Creating an Oasis: Eco-Friendly Landscaping Ideas
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Sep 05, 2023 |
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Plate of Progress: The Florida Local Food Project
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Aug 21, 2023 |
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From Tank to Table: The Future of Farming with Aquaponics
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Aug 07, 2023 |
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Feeding the Revolution: Food Sovereignty in Action
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Jul 24, 2023 |
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Feeding the Revolution: Food Sovereignty 101
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Jul 10, 2023 |
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Seaweed: The Secret Sauce for Sustainable Agriculture
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Jun 19, 2023 |
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Growing a Resilient Local Food System: The Story of Working Food
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Jun 05, 2023 |
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The Dirt on Nutrient and Weed Management: Strategies for Sustainable Agriculture
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May 22, 2023 |
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Spring Gardening Tips in the Sunshine State
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May 08, 2023 |
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Celebrating the Earth through Organics
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Apr 17, 2023 |
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Backyard Market- The Virtual Farmers Market
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Apr 10, 2023 |
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From Good Seed to Bad Seed and Everything in Between
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Apr 03, 2023 |
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Career Opportunities in Organics, Pt. 2
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Feb 27, 2023 |
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Career Opportunities in Organics, Pt. 1
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Jan 30, 2023 |
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What can OMRI do for you?
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Jan 09, 2023 |
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Local Flower Farming and Floristry
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Dec 19, 2022 |
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Holiday Cooking with Nontraditional Local Foods
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Nov 14, 2022 |
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Supporting Local and Organic Farmers: Carolina Farm Stewardship Association
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Oct 31, 2022 |
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Georgia Organics: Advocating for Farmers
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Sep 19, 2022 |
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Using Heritage Foods to Connect Florida Farmers and Consumers
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Sep 05, 2022 |
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Florida Wildflower Foundation: Creating and Restoring Native Wildflower Habitats
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Aug 15, 2022 |
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Organic Certification Cost Share Program
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Aug 08, 2022 |
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FOG's New Virtual Market: The Backyard Market
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Jul 25, 2022 |
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Yaupon Brothers: Introducing Native Tea to a New Generation
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Jul 11, 2022 |
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Veterans Florida Agriculture Program
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May 30, 2022 |
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Farm Aid’s Farmer Hotline and Assistance Programs for Farmers
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May 09, 2022 |
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A Conversation with Rural Advancement for Farmers International (RAFI-USA) about Programs and Funding Resources for Farmers
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Apr 04, 2022 |
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Setting Up Your Farm for Success – An Interview with Siembra Farm’s Jen Speedy
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Mar 28, 2022 |
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New Food Safety for Farmers Podcast Series: Episode 1 - Microbiology of Foodborne Pathogens
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Mar 21, 2022 |
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Finding Land for Your Farm - Tips from Floridian Farmers
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Mar 07, 2022 |
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Edible Landscapes and Community Farm Initiatives
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Feb 21, 2022 |
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Agricultural Technology and Its Application in Organic Agriculture
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Feb 14, 2022 |
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Teaching Communities about Sustainable Food Systems
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Feb 07, 2022 |
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Helpful Tips for Starting an Organic Farm
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Jan 31, 2022 |
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Healthier Food Habits in the New Year – A Conversation with Wendy Wesley
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Jan 24, 2022 |
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Homegrown, Sustainable Holiday Season – An Interview with Florida Farm Finder’s Jillian Childs
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Dec 20, 2021 |
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An Update on FOG’s Organic Certification Branch: Quality Certification Services (QCS)
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Dec 13, 2021 |
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Increasing Farmers Market Opportunities through the Florida Farmers’ Market Association
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Dec 06, 2021 |
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A Look at FOG’s Role in the Florida Food System: Past, Present and Future
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Nov 29, 2021 |
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Connecting Local Communities Through Urban Farming
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Nov 01, 2021 |
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A Conversation with Dr. Catherine Campbell about Her Research on Urban Farming in Florida
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Oct 25, 2021 |
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Strengthening Local Food Systems Through Urban Farming
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Oct 18, 2021 |
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Challenges of Local Food Systems
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Oct 11, 2021 |
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Uplifting Communities Through Community Supported Agriculture
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Sep 27, 2021 |
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Diversifying Your CSA Model – A Local and Regional CSA Story
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Sep 20, 2021 |
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Community Supported Agriculture – A Farmer’s Perspective
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Sep 13, 2021 |
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Is SNAP a Tool to Achieve Food Security?
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Aug 30, 2021 |
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Will Regenerative Organic Agriculture Address the Impacts of Climate Change?
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Aug 23, 2021 |
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Organic Agriculture and Its Potential to Mitigate Climate Change
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Aug 09, 2021 |
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Debunking Climate Change Myths
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Jul 19, 2021 |
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Food Safety Myths – Fact or Fiction?
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Jun 28, 2021 |
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Summer Gardening in Florida
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Jun 14, 2021 |
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Useful Tips for Organic Gardening
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Jun 07, 2021 |
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Food Safety Practices During a Pandemic – A Farmer’s Story
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May 24, 2021 |
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Gardening for Attracting Wild Birds
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May 10, 2021 |
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Sacred Gardens - Gardening for Meditation
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Apr 26, 2021 |
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Environmental Issues Should Not Be a Political Football
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Apr 19, 2021 |
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Are Florida Springs Under Threat?
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Mar 22, 2021 |
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COVID-19 and Food Safety in Farms
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Mar 01, 2021 |
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Attracting Hummingbirds to your Garden
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Jul 09, 2020 |
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Dangers of GMO Mosquitoes
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Jun 22, 2020 |
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Asian Giant Hornet - Murder Hornet
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Jun 08, 2020 |
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Fair Trade and Certified Organic: Sweetwater Organic Coffee
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May 26, 2020 |
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Is my food and produce safe during COVID-19?
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May 04, 2020 |
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Financial Assistance for Farmers and Others COVID-19
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Apr 27, 2020 |
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Organic Certification during COVID-19
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Apr 20, 2020 |
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Saving Water and Energy
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Mar 23, 2020 |
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Organic Certification - Part 2
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Mar 09, 2020 |
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Organic Certification - Part 1
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Mar 02, 2020 |
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Recycling!
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Feb 24, 2020 |
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Urban Gardens & Urban Agriculture Ordinance
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Feb 17, 2020 |
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Florida Farmers Market Association
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Feb 10, 2020 |
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Florida Friendly Yards with Dr. Taylor Clem
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Feb 04, 2020 |
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Myths around Eco-friendly practices
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Jan 27, 2020 |
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Dr. Jenny Tucker - National Organic Program Deputy Administrator
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Jan 20, 2020 |
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Carbon Footprint with We are Neutral!
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Jan 13, 2020 |
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2020 Resolutions!
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Jan 06, 2020 |
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Sustainable Holiday Season
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Dec 16, 2019 |
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Save the Bees!
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Dec 09, 2019 |
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Rethink your personal care products!
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Dec 02, 2019 |
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Food Safety & Organic Food Systems
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Nov 22, 2019 |
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Organic Farming & Cooperative Extension Services
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Nov 15, 2019 |
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Part 2: Let's Protect Florida Together!
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Nov 08, 2019 |
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Let's Protect Florida Together!
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Nov 01, 2019 |
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Landscaping: Why Edible Landscaping?
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Oct 25, 2019 |
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Bob Quinn: Organic Movement Pioneer and Sustainability Activist
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Oct 18, 2019 |
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Hemp Series: Introduction to Hemp
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Oct 11, 2019 |
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Organic Lifestyle From an Immigrant Perspective
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Oct 04, 2019 |
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Organic Talk with Uncle Matt's
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Sep 20, 2019 |
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Do It Yourself: Organic Gardening
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Sep 13, 2019 |
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More to Know About GMOs
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Sep 06, 2019 |
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Living Sustainably
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Aug 30, 2019 |
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Farmers' Markets: Keeping it Local
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Aug 23, 2019 |
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Dead Zones: Water We Gonna Do?
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Aug 16, 2019 |
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In The Know About GMOs
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Aug 09, 2019 |
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Organic Origins
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Aug 02, 2019 |