If you wish to have a vegetarian and vegan friendly meal that can extend to lunch or dinner for more than one day, this is the loose recipe for you! The following is a loose recipe that is malleable enough to tweak to your desire while still staying true to the intended essence. When looking at […]
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Little did you know, but Florida harbors a variety of edible wild plants that may be in your very own backyard! Many people identify plants as “weeds” when they actually may be medicinal edible plants. It is crucial to learn and become aware of our environment and identify native plant species to further preserve our
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Social concern regarding food is reaching more households across the United States. Americans are becoming more invested about where their food comes from, and how its sourced. Farm-to-table or farm-to-fork movements are pushing for more local foods in schools and restaurants. Interest in organics are becoming more popular in conversation. But, what if this collective
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If you are looking for a beautiful oasis to clear your mind and enjoy the outdoors, Lukas Nursery is the perfect place to do so. The fourth generation, family-owned business has been serving the Central Florida community for over 100 years. The Oviedo nursery provides one of the most diverse landscape plant selections. They offer a
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Historically and presently, the voices of students and young people have been the catalyzed power at the forefront of many movements, transfixing audiences to confront injustices. Their voices are a diverse representation of intersectional solidarity, strengthening their reach. An apt example is the Student/Farmworker Alliance (SFA), a decentralized national network of youth and student organizations
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Every five to ten years the US government is charged with the duty to pass a new Farm Bill. The Farm Bill is a piece of legislation that guarantees vital funding for nutritional assistance programs, crop insurance, farming incentives and subsidies, etc. The updated version of this monumental, $867 billion piece of legislation was passed
Written by: Ginger Reid Pizza is a favorite in a great many households, and little is more satisfying than delving into a bite of homegrown garden delights. With a little planning and ingenuity, you can put together your own pizza garden, and do so in a way that is budget-friendly and particularly kind to Mother
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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 synopsis of the Toxic Tour experience gives us a snapshot into systems of pollution and the beginning of a long road to environmental justice. This
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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 and loved to do anything arts and crafts related. As time progressed she began to lose herself in her art, not knowing in which direction she
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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 your kitchen, easily accessible at any time of the day. Now, for those of you who have not already turned this into reality and are
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