Fresh Take

A Look at FOG’s Role in the Florida Food System: Past, Present and Future

Florida Certified Organic Growers & Consumers, INC.

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Florida Certified Organic Growers and Consumers Inc. (FOG) was established in 1987 with the mission to support and promote organic, regenerative, and sustainable agriculture. Since then, FOG’s staff and programs have grown greatly.  

In this episode, hear from FOG staff members Dr. Juan Carlos Rodriguez, Andi Emrich and Kyndra Love, as they discuss the history of FOG and some of its past, present and future projects. 

Learn about: 

- Education and outreach initiatives advancing knowledge and resources about organic and sustainable agriculture 

- Quality Certification Services (QCS), FOG’s certification branch 

- The Florida Farmers’ Market Association (FFMA) 

- Upcoming projects in 2022 

 

Learn more about FOG on our website: https://foginfo.org 

Learn more about QCS: https://qcsinfo.org 

Learn more about FFMA: https://farmersmarkettoolkit.org 

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