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HERD It Here
by Michelle Miller AKA the “Farm Babe”
Are you passionate about farming, agriculture, food, and looking for an innovative and entertaining perspective on the industry?Welcome to HERD It Here, a Florida agriculture podcast with me, Michelle Miller, better known as The Farm Babe. I've been an advocate for this community for as long as I can remember. And this podcast is meant to engage the Florida farming ecosystem and beyond to create meaningful change and policy improvements. We'll sit down with insiders, innovators, agriculturalists, consumers, and a whole lot of dynamic farmers to talk about the things that matter. Bust a few myths, dig into some science, and hopefully raise awareness from their farm to your table. So come along for the ride, fascinating personalities, original opinions, thought -provoking conversations, more than a few laughs and a bushel full of puns. What more would you
Episodes
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Ep. 12: Fish farming is not "de-BAIT"able - Dr Nicole Kirchhoff
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…
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Ep. 11 - Old McDonald has a futuristic farm. AI? AI. Oh.
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…
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Ep. 10 - Sugarcane farmers are SWEET!
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...
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Ep. 9 - Ready to "Wet your plants!?" Ask IFAS!
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...
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Ep. 8 - Don't be BLUE! Blueberry grower David Hill talks H2A housing
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...
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Ep. 7 - "Climbing the Ladder" for both citrus harvest and politics with Senate Majority Leader Ben Albritton
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 -...
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Ep. 6 - Ernie Barnett - WATER we doing to protect and sustain Florida's H2O resources?
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…
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Ep. 5 - Wilton Simpson: Florida agriculture is "one in a melon!"
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...
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Ep. 4 - Farmers are entreMANURES!
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
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Ep. 3 - WOODn't you know? Jim Karels shares TREEmendous opportunities in forestry management
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...
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Ep. 2 - ORANGE you glad we're working on citrus greening disease?
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...
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Ep. 1 - FRYdays with Jeb Smith - what is the goal of Florida Farm Bureau?
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
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Are you passionate about farming, agriculture, food, and looking for an innovative and entertaining perspective on the industry?Welcome to HERD It Here, a Florida agriculture podcast with me, Michelle Miller, better known as The Farm Babe. I've been an advocate for this community for as long as I can remember. And this podcast is meant to engage the Florida farming ecosystem and beyond to create meaningful change and policy improvements. We'll sit down with insiders, innovators, agriculturalists, consumers, and a whole lot of dynamic farmers to talk about the things that matter. Bust a few myths, dig into some science, and hopefully raise awareness from their farm to your table. So come along for the ride, fascinating personalities, original opinions, thought -provoking conversations, more than a few laughs and a bushel full of puns. What more would you
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Are you passionate about farming, agriculture, food, and looking for an innovative and entertaining perspective on the industry?Welcome to HERD It Here, a Florida agriculture podcast with me, Michelle Miller, better known as The Farm Babe. I've been an advocate for this community for as long as I...
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