HERD It Here
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 expect from The Farm Babe? HERD It Here, a Florida agriculture PUNcast for all of us. Brought to you by the Florida AG Coalition. Follow us now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you enjoy your shows.
Episodes
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 and more? How do fish farms help save the planet, improve FL landscapes and economies?
Learn the facts from Dr Kirchhoff. She is the founde...
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 chain to support the growing world population sustainably. The innovative technologies developed by Li’s group play a critical role in addre...
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 program designed to help EVERYONE in our state, from gardeners to homeowners to farmers and everything in between.
Listen as Jeanna shares mor...
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 with farming, packing houses, agritourism and more! As the owner of Southern Hill farm, he can be reached at david@southernhillfarms.com.
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 - what do all these political terms and action items mean for the future of Florida agriculture?
Bio: Ben Albritton is a 4th generation farme...
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 Family Lands program is a really big "dill!" Tune in to see how far we have come and where we are continuing to "grow" in our industry.
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
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 from forestry are a huge part of our everyday lives from toothpaste to toilet paper, cell phone screens, food and more.
Jim Karels retired ...
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?
A sneak peak at what's ahead on HERD It Here...
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