Best Floristry 101 Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 50 - If Not Now... WHEN? 25:37

14h ago25:37

25:37

Last week one of my clients asked me 'El, do you really think I can do this, like should I really be doing this?' and it's not the first time I've been asked that question or had a conversation about whether you're too old or it's too late to be getting into something new - and it wasn't even the first time that week I'd had that conversation. This…

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From Kitchen to Cash: Mastering the Art of Cottage Food Business 40:45

2d ago40:45

40:45

Unlock the secrets to starting a successful home-based food business with expert insights from Jennifer Hagen, Extension Agent specializing in Family and Consumer Sciences from the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. Jennifer’s inspiring journey from urban planning to guiding aspiring food entrepreneurs offers pract…

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Episode 49 - 3 Ways I Pre-Qualify My Wedding Clients 22:33

6d ago22:33

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Has it ever occur to you that you're choosing the client as much as they're choosing you? Pre-Qualifying your clients to ensure that they are the right clients for your business is so important and the earlier you can do that in the process, the less time you'll waste on a client who isn't your ideal. In this week's episode I'm sharing the 3 ways I…

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Post-Harvest Water Use and Strategies to Mitigate Food Safety Risks on Your Farm 24:47

10d ago24:47

24:47

We welcome back Dr. Keith Schneider for a discussion on post-harvest water use. Dr. Schneider shares strategies to keep produce safe. Tune in to hear about: - Why harvest and postharvest water quality is important - How cross-contamination can occur - Which mitigation strategies are effective - The use of sanitizers and their role in growing safe p…

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Episode 48 - Preparing Yourself For Wedding Season 25:11

13d ago25:11

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It's officially Spring! Which means.... Wedding Season is upon us! So right now is the time to get yourserlf into preparation mode. Aa wedding season is a bit like a marathon and you want to make sure you're mentally, physically and strategically prepared for it. You and your family! In this week's podcast I'm sharing with you the ways I'm preparin…

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Empowering Small Farmers: Strategies for Success in Southwest Florida 35:35

16d ago35:35

35:35

Join us as we talk with Jessica Riles, UF/IFAS Agriculture and Sustainable Food Systems agent in Collier County, and chair of the Southwest Florida Small Farmer Network. Jessica shares her transition from local government to supporting small farmers, discussing the importance of community support, relationship-building, and how the Southwest Florid…

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Episode 47 - The Bohemian Flower Journey with Alisha Erin Part 2 27:17

21d ago27:17

27:17

In Part 2 of my conversation with Alisha Erin from Bohemian Flowers we talk about freelancing, the importance of freelancers and what we look for and expect of freelancers vs the difference between freelancers and work experience, we talk about the evolution of style and what you learn from working with other florists. We talk about success, the mo…

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Episode 46 - The Bohemian Flower Journey with Alisha Erin Part 1 44:35

28d ago44:35

44:35

My my are you in for a treat! Over the next 2 episodes get comfy and immerse yourself in the beautiful and bohemian world of Alisha Erin from Bohemian Flower. Alisha started her floristry journey when she was still in high school and took on a work placement in a local florist. From there her artistic prowess took hold, her creativity broadened and…

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Building Trust in USDA Certified Organic: Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) 33:37

1M ago33:37

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Can you trust what’s on your plate? In this episode of Fresh Take, we explore the critical role of maintaining integrity in USDA-certified organic products. We're joined by Orsi Dézsi, Executive Director and CEO of OMRI, who shares insights on how OMRI ensures organic inputs meet stringent standards and fortifies consumer trust in the organic label…

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Episode 45 - Do You Need a Business Coach? 17:38

1M ago17:38

17:38

Hello my loves - today, we're talking about coaching. I recently saw a post in a wedding and event suppliers Facebook group that said and I quote: “who has a business coach and do you find it’s worth it? How much do you pay? Are you seeing amazing (not just good) results?” Now I found some of the comments really interesting on this post and I also …

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Episode 44 - Nothing Comes for Free 12:48

2M ago12:48

12:48

Hello my loves welcome back to The Bloom-Print Podcast. I have had a lot of conversations lately about 'freebies' – about when to do them, what should be considered a freebie and how valuable or not doing freebies can be. So in this episode I want to share a couple of these instances with you and my views on this based on the experiences I’ve had a…

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Transforming Communities: The Power and Potential of Farmers Markets with Catt Fields-White 44:50

2M ago44:50

44:50

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Catt Fields White, founder of Farmers Market Pros and co-host of the Tent Talk podcast, as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of National Farmers Market Week. Discover Catt’s journey from establishing the thriving Little Italy Mercato in San Diego to her ongoing efforts to support new markets. We explore th…

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Episode 43 - 8 Rules to Biz By 14:35

2M ago14:35

14:35

Hello my loves welcome back to The Bloom-Print Podcast. This month we are celebrating 8 years in the floristry business – 8 years! I’ve been reminiscing a lot over the last few weeks and thinking about how far I’ve come and how far the business has come over the past 8 years and if I’m honest, it’s the past 2 years that the most exponential growth …

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Episode 42 - 18 years in the wedding industry with Jenn Veza 36:58

2M ago36:58

36:58

Get yourself a cup of tea, a note pad and get comfy because what you're about to hear is 18 years of wisdom from my dear friend and wedding business bestie - Jenn Veza - owner of The Original Event Company here in Perth. You know when you meet someone and they ae just the absolute salt of the earth, the kind of person that really gives a shit about…

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From Battlefield to Crop Field: Veterans Finding Purpose at Comfort Farms 32:09

2M ago32:09

32:09

Can agriculture heal the invisible wounds of war? Join us as we talk with John Jackson, an Army Ranger with six tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, about his journey from enlistment after 9/11 to finding peace through farming. At Comfort Farms in Milledgeville, Georgia, John helps veterans cope with post-traumatic stress using farming as therapy. Discov…

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Episode 41 - 2024 Mid Year Update 17:45

2M ago17:45

17:45

Hello my loves welcome back to The Bloom-Print Podcast welcome to July! If you're feeling like the first half of the year has absolutely flown by, this episode is for you! Let's recalibrate. We have just skipped over to a new financial year, there’s 6 months left of 2024 and we’re in that phase where we’re assessing the financial year that was, we’…

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Unveiling the 'Dirty Dozen': Hidden Pesticides in Your Produce and How to Stay Safe 36:33

3M ago36:33

36:33

Are you aware of the hidden dangers lurking in your fruits and vegetables? Join us on Fresh Take for an eye-opening discussion with Juan Carlos Rodriguez, an Education and Outreach Specialist at Florida Organic Growers. We promise you’ll gain critical insights into the "Dirty Dozen," a list of produce most contaminated with pesticides, and understa…

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Episode 40 - Retreat Wrap Up 15:29

3M ago15:29

15:29

Hello my loves welcome back to The Bloom-Print Podcast – how actually are you? In today's episode we're reliving all of the beauty that was the Wedding Flowers Weekender Retreat: how awesome the weekend was, what we did, how it was structured, and how incredible the group of humans was that participated in the retreat. I have first hand experience …

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Brewing Change: The Impact of Fair Trade and Sustainable Coffee with Tripp Pomeroy 53:39

3M ago53:39

53:39

Discover how your daily cup of coffee can transform lives and support the planet! In this podcast, we sit down with Tripp Pomeroy, co-owner and CEO of Sweetwater Organic Coffee. Tripp shares his journey from working with Latin American landscapers to championing fair trade practices in the coffee industry. Learn how Sweetwater's ethical approach be…

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Episode 39 - Cheaper Does Not Equal Better 21:34

3M ago21:34

21:34

Want to hear a story from a bride who didn’t book us? Outrageous I know – but it does happen. It happens a lot actually. We're working on boosting our conversion rate, but not by reducing my pricing. Because cheaper, my loves, does not equal better and today, I’m going to share with you, a few anecdotes as well as some cold hard facts on this. In t…

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Episode 38 – Not the time to hibernate 16:24

4M ago16:24

16:24

Good morning my loves – I hope you’re having a sensational week! Well it’s officially June and the end of wedding season. This time of year the floral jobs in the wedding space tend to slow down in Australia. The key season for most Australian cities is September to April so over the winter months when it’s cold and dreary, when no one wants to be …

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Balancing Urban Development and Sustainable Agriculture: A Fresh Take with Hannah Wooten 40:45

4M ago40:45

40:45

In this episode we chat with Hannah Wooten, a UF IFAS extension agent from Orange County, Florida, about how urban development and sustainable agriculture intersect in local food systems. Hannah's journey from Valencia Community College to her work in horticulture and ethnobotany shows us the deep connection between plants and people. We learn abou…

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Episode 37 – Outsource + Automate 23:48

4M ago23:48

23:48

Welcome back my loves! I’ve just returned from a wonderful two-week break with my family, and it was absolutely magnificent. This time away allowed me to switch off, enjoy family moments, and find some much-needed space for myself. It also gave me the clarity and rejuvenation I needed to dive back into my business with renewed energy. This year and…

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Revolutionizing Food Waste: Emily Grant on Sustainable Food Recovery Initiatives 38:12

4M ago38:12

38:12

Can food recovery revolutionize our approach to food waste and sustainability? Find out as we sit down with Emily Grant, Director of Florida Operations for foodrecovery.org, who shares her incredible journey from urban planning to leading food recovery efforts. Emily’s story is rooted in community engagement, from her hands-on work in a Sarasota co…

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Episode 36 – Blooming a Business with Rebecca Const 52:07

4M ago52:07

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Hello my loves welcome back to The Bloom-Print Podcast now if you haven’t listened to last week’s episode – stop everything, press pause on this one and go back and listen to episode 35 because that is Part 1 of my interview with Rebecca Const from Fox and Rabbit and today, you’re hearing part 2. And for those who did listen last week – I bet you a…

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Episode 35 – Humble beginnings with Rebecca Const 59:57

4M ago59:57

59:57

Hello my loves welcome back to The Bloom-Print Podcast. A few weeks ago I got to sit down and have a gorgeous conversation with Rebecca Const from Fox & Rabbit here in Perth who has been a big inspiration to me over the years in my floristry career. It’s actually because of Rebecca, and one of her workshops specifically, that I am even a florist to…

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Growing Together: SE TOPP's Farmer to Farmer Mentorship Program 21:10

4M ago21:10

21:10

Unlock the potential of organic farming in the Southeast with guidance from experts Amanda Rose Newton and Emily Deruelle of Florida Organic Growers. Our enlightening conversation peels back the layers of the Southeast Transition to Organic Partnership Program (SE-TOPP), and you'll gain invaluable insights into developing successful organic practic…

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Episode 34- The client that almost broke me 23:11

5M ago23:11

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Welcome back to The Bloom-Print Podcast! I'm thrilled to have you tuning in for another episode. 2 years into my business I received a pretty baseless complaint from a bride tearing down every single thing I’d done and created for her wedding day. It cut me really deep. It really shook my confidence. I was then shitting myself for about 6 months ev…

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Episode 33 – How to get Freelance Work 17:25

5M ago17:25

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This week on The Bloom-Print Podcast we are delving into the world of freelancing: its significance, why you should consider it, and how to dive into this realm of opportunity. Main Discussion: Work Experience vs. Freelancing: Distinguishing between unpaid work experience and paid freelancing roles, and the importance of both in skill development a…

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Berry Good Living: Cultivating Organic Blueberries with Allison Acres 33:38

5M ago33:38

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In this episode of Fresh Take, we welcome special guests Hank and Jessica from Allison Acres to discuss their journey into organic blueberry farming. Hank, a retired FBI agent, shares his inspiration for transitioning to farming, influenced by his background in law enforcement. Jessica, with a background in Environmental Science, talks about her st…

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Episode 32-The Real Life Juggle with Emma The Celebrant 57:29

5M ago57:29

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Welcome, my loves, to another exciting episode of The Bloom-Print Podcast! In this episode, we have the pleasure of welcoming Emma Haynes, also known as Emma the Celebrant. Emma shares her incredible journey as a celebrant based in Broome, Western Australia, where she has officiated over 160 weddings over the past six years. Beyond her role as a ce…

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Episode 31 – EXPOse Yourself – How to nail it at a wedding expo 28:17

5M ago28:17

28:17

Hello my Loves! Welcome back to The Bloom-Print Podcast! This week, we're delving into a topic that generates a lot of curiosity: Wedding Expos. Wedding expos, open days, and how to navigate them effectively are the focal points of today's discussion. Drawing from 8 years of experience in the wedding industry and attending numerous expos, I'll shar…

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Episode 30 – What 6 figures actually looks like 22:54

6M ago22:54

22:54

In this episode, we’ll explore the attainability of earning a six-figure income in your wedding floristry business. Despite common perceptions, reaching this milestone isn't as daunting as it seems. All it takes is proper pricing strategies and a little business acumen! Join us as we breakdown what a six-figure income entails and how it's achievabl…

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Episode 29 - Our Q1 Update 27:11

6M ago27:11

27:11

Hey there, my loves! Can you believe we're already one-quarter into 2024? Time really flies, doesn't it? Today, I want to take a moment to reflect on the journey so far and dive into our Q1 update. MAPLE & WREN - Floral Business Update: We've had some incredible achievements at Maple & Wren, from delivering stunning weddings to welcoming a new Virt…

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Sizzling Stories of Sustainability: A Deep Dive into Seasonal Cooking and Local Agriculture 51:47

6M ago51:47

51:47

Imagine your palate embarking on a voyage where every flavor tells a story of community, sustainability, and creativity. That's exactly the kind of sensory adventure you're in for as Jeffrey Schlissel, the cuisine virtuoso and barbecue 'Kingpin,' joins us at the table. With nicknames like 'Bacon Cartel,' you know this conversation is going to sizzl…

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Episode 28 - Becoming a Florist with Charlotte Pennell 37:11

6M ago37:11

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In this installment of The Bloom-Print Podcast, Charlotte Purnell, co-owner of Mother and Bride, shares her remarkable journey into the wedding industry. Her story begins with a deep-seated passion for crafting unforgettable wedding moments, ignited by the film "Father of the Bride." Charlotte's transition from corporate event management to wedding…

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Episode 27- Feeling the fear and doing it anyway. 17:13

6M ago17:13

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Welcome back, my loves, to another insightful episode of The Bloom Print Podcast with yours truly, Elysia Tsangarides. Today, we're diving deep into the theme of overcoming the fear of failure and embracing growth. I'll be sharing my recent experiences managing a whirlwind of events and classes. Join me as I navigate the challenges and triumphs of …

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Table Talk: Exploring Food Transparency and Traceability 50:23

6M ago50:23

50:23

Embark on a culinary journey with Hari Pulapaka, the force behind the Global Cooking School. Discover the importance of food transparency and traceability, where every bite tells a story. As a mathematician-turned-chef, Hari's passion for ingredients with a clear backstory has fostered collaborations between chefs and farmers, aiming for an honest …

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Episode 26- Ideal client with Ashlee Bunney 37:20

7M ago37:20

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This week on The Bloom-Print Podcast, we're joined by the uniquely talented Ashlee Bunney, who's redefining wedding ceremonies with her humor and social media savvy. Ashlee shares her journey from entering the celebrant scene to becoming a celebrated name, emphasizing the power of authenticity and knowing your ideal client. Episode Highlights: Ashl…

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Episode 25 - Working Around Holidays 19:27

7M ago19:27

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In this episode, I share insights from my recent travels, where I balanced the demands of work with the rejuvenation of vacations. Reflecting on a business retreat in Bali and a family holiday in Hobart during February, I discovered the power of stepping away from routine to spark creativity and inspiration. The art of balancing professional respon…

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Harvesting Wisdom: Exploring ATTRA Programs 37:36

7M ago37:36

37:36

Discover the heartbeat of sustainable agriculture with Audrey Coldy from the National Center for Appropriate Technology, as she brings her rich farming heritage and knowledge to our latest conversation. Her passion for intertwining nature with history to promote food equity and environmental stewardship is nothing short of inspiring. As we navigate…

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Episode 24- Making friends with Money with Diana Todd 45:44

7M ago45:44

45:44

In this episode we’re joined by our first guest for 2024 - our favorite Accountant (because she also happens to be mine) Diana Todd. Diana is the owner of Balance Tax Accountants and since 2015 she has been investing her Tax Accountant skills, time and energy into supporting entrepreneurs to feel confident in their business money skills, love their…

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Microbiology of Foodborne Pathogens and Their Effect on Food Safety 24:37

7M ago24:37

24:37

Summary: In this episode, Dr. Keith Schneider joins Dr. Juan Carlos Rodriguez for a discussion on FSMA’s produce safety rule and microbiology concepts related to food safety. In this episode, Dr. Keith Schneider discusses microbiology concepts that help farmers better understand how to produce food safely. Tune in to learn about: The Produce Safety…

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Episode 23- The Best Investment You’ll Ever Make - YOU 14:11

8M ago14:11

14:11

Alright, my lovely listeners, buckle up because this episode is coming to you straight from beautiful Bali! Picture me right now, chatting with you from my cozy hotel room in Nusa Dua. Can you feel the tropical vibes? So, let me take you on a journey through this incredible business retreat I'm attending with Success School. It's been an absolute g…

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Episode 22 – Valentines Day and Other Things I Don’t Do 15:43

8M ago15:43

15:43

I run a multi-six figure floristry business, and I don’t do Valentine’s Day. That’s right, busiest day of the year for the floral community, great money-making opportunity and marketing opportunity and you know what? I have completely opted out. And that’s not the only thing I opt out of. In this episode I share with you the many ways of running a …

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A Deep Dive into the 2024 Organic Food and Farming Summit! 25:08

8M ago25:08

25:08

Discover the transformative world of organic agriculture as Andi Emrich, programs manager of Florida Organic Growers, joins our host Lana Chehabeddine, in unraveling the wonders behind the upcoming Organic Food and Farming Summit April 18-19 in Tampa, FL! Andi, brings her unique expertise to the table, guiding us through the Summit's inception and …

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Episode 21 - The 3 Key Ways to Market Your Biz in 2024 23:19

8M ago23:19

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It is no lie that the wedding and event industry is built on referral, word of mouth and connections. But it is really important not to be complacent in the thinking that business will just come to you. Yes, people will find you, yes, previous couples will recommend you – but you can’t rely on that alone to fill up your calendar (and your wage pack…

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Episode 20 - Planning Your Ideal Week 21:03

8M ago21:03

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Do you have an Ideal Week plan? Planning out my ideal week has been a game changer for me. If you are wanting to create space in your calendar, if you are craving a better flow between work and down time or work and family time, get a pen and paper because I promise, planning it out is actually going to make a massive difference not only in getting…

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Protecting Farmlands, Sustaining Futures: The Greenbelt Law 22:24

8M ago22:24

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In this podcast episode, Catherine Campbell, PhD, MPH, and Jesse Haskins delve into the impact of the Florida Greenbelt Law on farm property taxes. Catherine, an Assistant Professor at the University of Florida, shares her expertise in community food systems, emphasizing research for health, sustainability, equity, and resilience. The discussion co…

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Episode 19 - How Are You Starting 2024? 19:08

8M ago19:08

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Welcome back to The Bloom-Print Podcast, our first episode for 2024. If you follow The Floral Art Academy on Instagram, you’ll know that currently I’m experiencing a bit of a period of ill health and to be honest, I’m absolutely hating it. This was not how I was intending to start 2024, but in a way… I think this is actually how I needed to be star…

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