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Send us Fan Mail Join us and Dr. Jamie Ellis from UF IFAS Honey Bee Research and Extension Laboratory, while we chat about everything related to honey bees! Lets raise awareness for the decline of population on managed honey bees! Everything you need to know about honeybees and their importance on our lives, explained here!! Also, tips and advice for you to take action.  Fresh Take is your weekly...

Send us Fan Mail Join our chat with aspiring beauty blogger, Odalys Alvarez, while we talk about the toxic chemicals in our everyday personal care products. What are these chemicals? why should we stay away from them? Also, cosmetic labels explained: vegan, cruelty free, organic, and more. Listen to these tips that will change the way you look at cosmetics!   Fresh Take is your weekly roundup of a...

Send us Fan Mail Today, we have the pleasure of bringing you Trevor Gilbert, who is a Produce Safety Expert from FDA Department of Health & Human Services. We talk about food safety, FDA regulations, collaboration between Food & Drug Administration and State agencies, and food safety in organic food systems. Also, Trevor shares tips and resources available to farming communities.    Fresh...

Send us Fan Mail Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) extension agent, Sarah Bostick, join us to talk about the importance of community supported agriculture (CSA). What is CSA? Why is it beneficial? Tune in to hear about CSA origins, challenges, and advice from Sarasota County extension agent. Sarah tell us about the different labels found in supermarkets and farmers markets. What d...

Send us Fan Mail Join us in part 2 of our conversation with Chuck O’Neil. In this episode, we continue talking about natural resources and wildlife conservation in Florida. Particularly, we talk about how to protect soil and aquifer by reducing fertilizer use, and the benefits of creating a wild life habitat in your yard! We also touch on the environmental impact of new toll roads in Florida, and...

Send us Fan Mail A very special guest joins us in this week’s episode! Rights of Nature state wide coordinator, Chuck O'Neal, speaks about natural resources and wildlife conservation in the state of Florida. Tune in to learn about the most pressing issues threatening Florida’s ecosystem and what you and your community can do to fight back! It doesn’t matter if you are a kid or an adult, every...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we chat with former owner of an edible landscape business and QCS senior certification manager, Ryan Brouillard, about the magic of comestible landscaping in north and central Florida. Join us to learn more about how you and your family can move from a decorative landscape to an edible one. What does it take? How to do it? What grows well in Florida? Tune in to ge...

Send us Fan Mail Florida Organic Growers is proud to host organic farmer and social activist from Montana, Bob Quinn, as he tours the USA promoting his new book Grain by Grain – A Quest to Revive Ancient Wheat, Rural Jobs, and Healthy Food . Along side with expert in organic farming, Marc Ketchel, we discuss regenerative agriculture, Bob's journey as an activist for high-quality foods, rural...

Send us Fan Mail Join us while we talk to hemp expert, Brian Rakita. This is the first episode in a series dedicated to bring you all in the information you need to know about hemp. In this episode, we solve hemp related questions: What is hemp? How is hemp different from marijuana? What is CBD? How old is hemp? Why was hemp banned in the past? Why is hemp so good for farmers? What are some hemp u...

Send us Fan Mail On this weeks episode we chat with Isabel, an immigrant from Chile. We talk about her take on the organic lifestyle and what sustainability means to her. Tune in to hear about her journey and how she changed her lifestyle to help mitigate climate change! Here you will find thoughts and opinions from a Gen-Z immigrant.  Fresh Take is your weekly roundup of all things related to org...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode, we chat with Matt McLean from Uncle Matt's Organic. Join us to discover how Uncle Matt's Organic got started 20 years ago! Learn about what Citrus Greening disease is and how Uncle Matt's Organic is handling this situation. Tune in to listen to why Uncle Matt's loves organic agriculture and it's benefits.    Fresh Take is your...

Send us Fan Mail Get ready to plant fall crops! In this week's episode, we chat with Dr. JC Rodriguez about implementing your very own organic garden. We discuss tips, best practices, and how to get started growing your own food. Dr. Rodriguez also touches on potential issues and how to solve them.  Fresh Take is your weekly roundup of all things related to organic and sustainable living. Joi...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode we’re going further in depth about GMOs. Dr. Stephen Forbes, an expert in microbiology, joins us to discuss different types of GMOS, how they are developed, and gives us insight into how labeling works and how testing is conducted.   Fresh Take is your weekly roundup of all things related to organic and sustainable living. Join Florida Organic Growers staff...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode Danielle Marsh, a health and fitness expert, gives us the tips and tricks to making more sustainable food choices and the benefits these choices bring. Danielle shows us that dedicating more time to food prep and sourcing sustainable options helps not only the environment, but also your wallet.   Fresh Take is your weekly roundup of all things related t...

Send us Fan Mail This week we're discussing farmers' markets: how your purchases at your local farmers' markets impact the economy, how to ensure you're actually buying local, and FOG's efforts to make fresh, local foods more accessible to all.  Fresh Take is your weekly roundup of all things related to organic and sustainable living. Join Florida Organic Growers staff and...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode we're joined by True Parker, owner of Rebel Coast Fishing Charter in Clearwater, FL. We discuss water quality issues and the impacts that unsustainable agricultural practices have had on our water systems. As a fisherman, True sees first-hand the damage fertilizer runoff has caused to our oceans. We also discuss a variety of agricultural practices that...

Send us Fan Mail This week’s episode tackles the controversial topic of genetically modified organisms (GMO). A GMO is any organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering technique. As per the organic regulation, the use of GMOs are not permitted in organic production. We’ll be discussing GMOs, their role in modern agriculture, and their potential effects on our environm...

Send us Fan Mail Today, we’ll be discussing the origins of organics, what the term means, the history of certification, and how you can make sure you’re making the right choices with your food.  Florida Certified Organic Growers and Consumers, Inc. (FOG) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit established in 1987 as a grassroots organization, formed by those who believe in organic, sustainable, and regenerative...