Hello there, kids! š
Thank you so much for taking the time to read my bookāIām so glad you did! Do you have any fun memories about visiting a farm? Do you have family or friends who grow food? Farms can be full of exciting adventures, like meeting animals, seeing crops grow, and even trying new foods.
Speaking of food, Iād love to knowāwhatās the best food from the book that youāve tried? Was there one you didnāt like so much? (Itās okay, everyone has different tastes!) What new food are you excited to try most?
Did you know? By reading this book and learning about farms, youāre already helping small farmers right here in Floridaāhow amazing is that? š Farmers work hard to grow the food we eat, and your support means so much to them. It's very difficult to grow crops in a state that is very hot, humid, and doesnt have a freezing cold winter to help with bugs. Throw in a few hurricanes and the growing season can become very interesting!
As you go through school, I hope youāll keep learning about agriculture and maybe even try growing something yourself! Imagine planting a seed and watching it grow into something delicious. How cool would that be?
Thank you for being awesome and for helping the farmers who make our state so special! š±š
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We've assembled a list of locations that we've visited during our agricultural advocacy journey!
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FOUNDERS THAT JOINED US IN 2020
Organic plant starts, seeds and gardening education based in Tampa and Citrus County.
Pasteurized and lightly homogenized farm direct milk and ice cream out of Okeechobee. Try the Mississippi Mud.
Pastured poultry, duck, quail, pork, turkey and more. Processing services available. Based in Ruskin.
Full production vegetable farm and agritourism space in Mount Dora, providing farm direct food and famous Zellwood Sweet Corn for 60 years. Host of our Meet Florida Meat event!
From small coffee roaster to one of the biggest & best farmer's market directors in the Panhandle, no, the Southeast United States!
Providing farm-direct grain-finished beef, prime cuts, shares, spices rubs and raw-feeding products. Delivers over much of FL.
Pastured poultry and Thanksgiving turkeys available in Groveland, and a huge supporter of our events & group in general!
Fresh produce and delivery in the Nature Coast, a huge advocate for community programs that bring farms and consumers together.
FOUNDERS THAT JOINED US IN 2022
Carefully cultivated home grown and locally sourced veggies, great source for peas in bulk, located in Wauchula.
FOUNDERS THAT JOINED US IN 2024
Quail and mixed poultry available at markets in and around the Treasure Coast.
Sebring-based vegetable and herb grower and market owner, heavily involved in local market efforts. in the area.
Family-owned farm and artisan shop promoting local craft and natural healing in and around Highlands County.
Producing premium grade, healthy, humanely raised, pasture and free-range based meats. All raised and processed locally, sustainably, and responsibly by healthy farmers, for healthy families. Serves much of N FL.
Organic, nongmo pastured poultry & pork raised with the utmost care and detail to deliver a final product that is rich in flavor and free from antibiotics, steroids, hormones, and pesticides.Based in Ocala.
We're here to make eating healthy easier and more accessible than ever before. Whether you're too busy to cook, lack the confidence in the kitchen, or simply crave variety in your meals, we have you covered! US - Wide
FOUNDERS JOINING US IN 2025 TBD
WALK-IN TALK MEDIA
Agricultural advocate Jillian Childs, founder of Florida Farm Finder, joins our table to share her passion and innovation in connecting consumers with the freshest local produce.
SUSTAINABLE LIVING
Anni Ellis & Jillian Childs discuss the growing impact of local agriculture and how to connect with farm direct food in Florida.
FRESH TAKE BY F.O.G.
Jillian Childs, Founder of Florida Farm Finder, and Juan Carlos Rodriguez give us some ideas on how to find and support local growers and businesses through gift-giving this holiday season.
BARN2DOOR
Listen as Jillian shares the evolution of Florida Farm Finder, turning a Facebook group into a platform - connecting Floridians with their local Farmers.
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