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October 17, 2018

The History of Agriculture on Lake Apopka: Birds, Alligators, & Farm Workers

 The Toxic Tour of Lake Apopka, led by Jeanne Economos of the Farmworker Association of Florida, shared the deep history of Lake Apopka’s North Shore, agriculture, and nutrient pollution. This […]

September 15, 2018

Eco-Artist, Krystal Pherai, Tells Her Story

As eco-art grows in popularity, this activist is progressing toward creating artwork with a message of peace. As a young girl growing up in Orlando, Krystal Pherai was very creative […]

September 5, 2018

United Way Volunteers From Rock Bridge Church

In May 2018, over 100 student volunteers from Rock Bridge Community Church in Northern Georgia came down to Orlando and partook in a series of action days in partnership with […]

August 6, 2018

Find Your Inner Peas

Imagine stepping outside to your front or back yard and seeing a display of luscious crops gleaming against the sun. These nutritious ingredients are only a few feet away from […]
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August 3, 2018

Gardening For Renters

The discourse surrounding the health and environmental benefits of growing your own fruits and vegetables is growing in awareness, and for good reason. Many people are choosing to utilize their […]

August 1, 2018

The Buzz about Bee Condos!

During National Pollinator Week last month, the UCF Arboretum hosted a bee condo building event to showcase just how easy it is to help pollinators thrive in your own garden […]

July 31, 2018

Your Guide to Recycling

“What can I recycle?” “But where do I recycle this?” “Can I throw anything into my home recycling bin?”  “Does this even make a difference?” With today’s growing population and new lifestyle changes, […]

July 13, 2018

Planet Earth vs. Plastic

Plastic: once seen as an industrial miracle, but, now it’s only become our planet’s worst nightmare. One of the most dire issues we face as a planet is the plastic […]

July 6, 2018

Deeper Than Hunger: Fleet Talks with Lynn and Aminah of Parramore

Lynn Nicholson and Aminah Hamidullah, longtime residents and activists in the Parramore community, spoke with Fleet Farming’s very own Lee Perry to discuss America’s shift from community supported agriculture to […]

July 2, 2018

Our Plastic Problem

Plastic bags, water bottles, straws and utensils have become an everyday convenience, especially because of their small financial costs for major corporations, but at what cost to our planet? The […]