HERD It Here

Do you ever wonder about how FISH are farmed? Cast a net on this latest episode with Dr. Nicole Kirchhoff who farms bait like pinfish for the fishing industry, and other baby fish breeds to be fed for markets and restaurants! What are the facts behind sustainability, Lake Okeechobee, discharges and more? How do fish farms help save the planet, improve FL landscapes and economies? Learn the facts f...

Michelle has a chat with Dr Charlie Li, professor of Agricultural AI and Automation at the University of Florida and an IFAS AI Administrative Coordinator.  Dr. Li's long-term research goal is to develop agricultural AI and automation technologies to ensure an efficient and resilient agri-food chain to support the growing world population sustainably. The innovative technologies developed by Li's...

Since the 1930s, the Wedgeworth Family has had multiple generations running their farms! They are no stranger to women-run farms, too. Join Michelle and Keith Wedgeworth as they discuss best management practices and crop rotations within sugarcane and beyond. South Florida boasts some of the globe's foremost regions for sugarcane and sweet corn, supplying fresh produce to much of the East Coast of...

Did you know that the University or Florida has thousands of experts at your fingertips? Here in episode 9, Michelle sits down with Jeanna Mastrodicasa- the COO of UF Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) with their role in Florida's food systems. Every county has a UF extension program designed to help EVERYONE in our state, from gardeners to homeowners to farmers and everything in b...

David and Michelle discuss policies currently affecting housing situations for the H2A worker program. As urban sprawl carries on, how can we ensure that farmers get to stay on their farms? What does it mean to "buy local" and why is that important? Hear about David's impressive family business with farming, packing houses, agritourism and more! As the owner of Southern Hill farm, he can be reache...

Senator Ben Albritton is doing a lot of legislative work on Florida policy, genuinely caring about our state and it's people. A 4th generation farmer himself, he understands what needs to be done in particular with restoration strategies, water policy, and more. 2024 is about to be a big year - what do all these political terms and action items mean for the future of Florida agriculture? Bio: Ben...

Agriculture has an amazing story to tell when it comes to utilizing best management practices. Soil leveling, data, reduced fertilizer and other inputs, policy, research, regulations and so much more. Years of research and billions of dollars have been invested to protect Florida's land and water, and...it's working. Join Michelle and Ernie to learn more about Florida's water quality and supply in...

Did you know that Florida is the winter salad bowl capital of America?  The Florida Commissioner of Agriculture, Wilton Simpson, shares his role as the "big cheese" of Florida's agricultural legislature. Florida's ability to keep land in agriculture through conservation and the Florida Rural and Family Lands program is a really big "dill!" Tune in to see how far we have come and where we are conti...

Pat Durden is the president of Florida Cattlemen's Association and shares his thoughts on conserving and protecting the FL cattle industry. Florida farmers and ranchers really are the ultimate conservationists and recyclers.  #cowskeepfloridagreen

Timber and forestry management is a big part of Florida's history and culture. Florida's award winning prescribed burning programs offer great benefits to agriculture, residents, wildlife, and help bring back endangered species. But how does it work and what's the regulatory oversight? Products from forestry are a huge part of our everyday lives from toothpaste to toilet paper, cell phone screens,...

Windermere and the Orlando area is home to a lot more than just tourism, Disney World and Tiger Wood's house. As urban sprawl becomes a bigger issue, land values skyrocket, and citrus greening disease continues to fester... what does the future of the Florida orange industry look like? Michelle sits down with one of her favorite Florida citrus growers, Glenn Beck, to find out.

In Farm Babe's premier PUNcast episode, she chats with the President of the Florida Farm Bureau, Jeb Smith. What are some of the biggest issues affecting Florida Agriculture and what are they doing to help?  www. Floridafarmbureau.org www.floridaagcoalition.com

A sneak peak at what's ahead on HERD It Here...