This is the first of a series about blueberry farming in Florida, centering around farmer Dan Ebbecke and his D&S Blueberries in Masaryktown, a small farming community in west central Florida. This post was written by Mike J. – otherwise known as “The REAL Flamingo”. Stay tuned for the easiest method of preserving…
Everything I Know (About Farming) Is Wrong
(Today, the Flamingo admits his ignorance. Savor the moment – it doesn’t happen often. 🙂 ) Now, I’m a little embarrassed to admit that. After all, I’ve been involved with a couple of farmers’ markets, done some gardening of my own, and considered myself a card-carrying “foodie” for years. But real farming? I didn’t know…
The 2013 Fresh Summit & Expo: An Overview
Mike and I just got back from the Produce Marketing Association’s 2013 Fresh Summit Convention & Expo in New Orleans. We were invited as part of a small group of food bloggers through Kitchen Play, and were provided a small stipend to help offset our travel costs. We were permitted full access to all workshops…