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From Chef to Urban Farmer: Mike Garcia's Journey to Sustainable Agriculture in Orlando
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Curious how a chef champions urban farming? Meet Mike Garcia, who traded his chef’s knife for a garden trowel and founded Everoak Farm in Orlando, Florida. In this episode, we explore Mike's journey from culinary school to sustainable farming, where his expertise helps him provide fresh, local produce that exceeds customer expectations.
Mike shares his vision for a collaborative food system in Orlando, emphasizing community-supported agriculture and the potential of urban farming networks. He offers practical advice for aspiring farmers, including land leasing and reinvesting earnings.
Join us at the Florida Local Food Project's Field to Fork Farm Day at Everoak Farm on November 14, 2024! This event provides you with an excellent opportunity to network, learn from experts, and foster meaningful connections with others who are passionate about local food.
This event is offered to local food actors at no cost and is limited to 50 attendees.
Register here!
Due to the ongoing federal funding freeze, we must redirect our efforts to other FOG programs. But we need your help to keep programs like Fresh Take and other FOG initiatives alive!
Become a sponsor today! Your sponsorship is crucial for us to continue providing essential programs, including this podcast. Visit our sponsor page now to learn more and join our community of supporters. Together, we can make a significant impact!
Chapters
1. From Chef to Urban Farmer: Mike Garcia's Journey to Sustainable Agriculture in Orlando (00:00:00)
2. Sustainable Farming and Community Engagement (00:00:03)
3. Farmer's Journey and Community Collaboration (00:11:30)
4. Local Food Hub and Community Collaboration (00:15:48)
5. Diversifying Markets and Farming Strategies (00:29:54)
6. Starting Small (00:34:43)
7. Supporting Sustainable Agriculture Initiatives (00:47:43)
139 episodes
Manage episode 444042802 series 2994480
Curious how a chef champions urban farming? Meet Mike Garcia, who traded his chef’s knife for a garden trowel and founded Everoak Farm in Orlando, Florida. In this episode, we explore Mike's journey from culinary school to sustainable farming, where his expertise helps him provide fresh, local produce that exceeds customer expectations.
Mike shares his vision for a collaborative food system in Orlando, emphasizing community-supported agriculture and the potential of urban farming networks. He offers practical advice for aspiring farmers, including land leasing and reinvesting earnings.
Join us at the Florida Local Food Project's Field to Fork Farm Day at Everoak Farm on November 14, 2024! This event provides you with an excellent opportunity to network, learn from experts, and foster meaningful connections with others who are passionate about local food.
This event is offered to local food actors at no cost and is limited to 50 attendees.
Register here!
Due to the ongoing federal funding freeze, we must redirect our efforts to other FOG programs. But we need your help to keep programs like Fresh Take and other FOG initiatives alive!
Become a sponsor today! Your sponsorship is crucial for us to continue providing essential programs, including this podcast. Visit our sponsor page now to learn more and join our community of supporters. Together, we can make a significant impact!
Chapters
1. From Chef to Urban Farmer: Mike Garcia's Journey to Sustainable Agriculture in Orlando (00:00:00)
2. Sustainable Farming and Community Engagement (00:00:03)
3. Farmer's Journey and Community Collaboration (00:11:30)
4. Local Food Hub and Community Collaboration (00:15:48)
5. Diversifying Markets and Farming Strategies (00:29:54)
6. Starting Small (00:34:43)
7. Supporting Sustainable Agriculture Initiatives (00:47:43)
139 episodes
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