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Fresh Take
Finding Land for Your Farm - Tips from Floridian Farmers
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Aviva Asher and Daniel Robleto are founders and owners of Nicoya Farm, a family fruit and vegetable farm located in Gainesville, Florida. In 2015 they began Nicoya Farm on leased land in South Florida and transitioned the farm to collectively owned land in SE Gainesville.
In this episode, hear about:
- How Aviva and Daniel got started farming
- Their shift from leasing to purchasing land
- Owning land as part of a collective
- Considerations for farmers looking for farmland
Learn more about Nicoya Farm on their website: https://nicoyafarm.wordpress.com
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