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Empowering Small Farmers: Strategies for Success in Southwest Florida

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Join us as we talk with Jessica Riles, UF/IFAS Agriculture and Sustainable Food Systems agent in Collier County, and chair of the Southwest Florida Small Farmer Network. Jessica shares her transition from local government to supporting small farmers, discussing the importance of community support, relationship-building, and how the Southwest Florida Small Farmer Network connects farmers with vital resources.
We also dive into the challenges small farmers face, like labor shortages and high land costs, and explore innovative solutions like the Southwest Florida Fresh initiative. Jessica highlights how strategic planning, marketing, and collaboration are empowering local farmers and strengthening sustainable food systems in the region.
Thursday September 26 Fall Southwest Florida Small Farmer Network Meeting

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Chapters

1. Empowering Small Farmers: Strategies for Success in Southwest Florida (00:00:00)

2. Small Farmer Network in Southwest Florida (00:00:03)

3. Building Relationships and Overcoming Challenges (00:10:46)

4. Small Farmer Collaboration and Marketing Efforts (00:19:04)

5. Supporting Local Farmers Through Partnerships (00:23:17)

6. Empowering Local Farmers Through Marketing (00:34:28)

133 episodes

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Join us as we talk with Jessica Riles, UF/IFAS Agriculture and Sustainable Food Systems agent in Collier County, and chair of the Southwest Florida Small Farmer Network. Jessica shares her transition from local government to supporting small farmers, discussing the importance of community support, relationship-building, and how the Southwest Florida Small Farmer Network connects farmers with vital resources.
We also dive into the challenges small farmers face, like labor shortages and high land costs, and explore innovative solutions like the Southwest Florida Fresh initiative. Jessica highlights how strategic planning, marketing, and collaboration are empowering local farmers and strengthening sustainable food systems in the region.
Thursday September 26 Fall Southwest Florida Small Farmer Network Meeting

Support the show

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!

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Empowering Small Farmers: Strategies for Success in Southwest Florida (00:00:00)

2. Small Farmer Network in Southwest Florida (00:00:03)

3. Building Relationships and Overcoming Challenges (00:10:46)

4. Small Farmer Collaboration and Marketing Efforts (00:19:04)

5. Supporting Local Farmers Through Partnerships (00:23:17)

6. Empowering Local Farmers Through Marketing (00:34:28)

133 episodes

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