The Power of Farm-to-Table in Florida - Interview with Jillian Childs, Founder Florida Farm Finder!

About this episode

In this episode, Jillian Childs discusses the impact of farm-to-table initiatives in Florida and her journey with Florida Farm Finder.

Vendor's Edge Podcast - Episode 015 🎙️ "The Power of Farm-to-Table in Florida – Interview with Jillian Childs, Founder of Florida Farm Finder" In this episode, we sit down with Jillian Childs , the visionary behind Florida Farm Finder , Florida’s #1 farm-to-consumer social media platform. Jillian shares the story of how Florida Farm Finder came to life, the obstacles she’s faced while growing the platform, and her passion for connecting farmers and consumers across the state. We also dive into her upcoming annual event, Meet Florida Meats , happening March 22-23, 2025 , her journey as an author , and her children’s book, Florida Is For Food: An ABC Journey Through the Sunshine State . Plus, we get an inside look at the exciting projects and events she has in store for Florida’s farm-to-table community. If you're a farmer, vendor, or local food enthusiast, this is a must-listen episode filled with inspiration, insights, and the power of fresh, local food! 🎧🌱🍊 You can find Jillian on Florida Farm Finder. Be sure to go visit her pages! Florida Farm Finder: www.floridafarmfinder.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/FLFarmFinder Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/228099935108526…

People in this episode

Host: William Davenport

Guest: Jillian Childs

Topics covered

• farm-to-table
• Florida agriculture
• local food
• entrepreneurship
• social media platforms

Keywords

• farm-to-table
• Florida Farm Finder
• local food
• Jillian Childs
• Meet Florida Meats
• agriculture
• entrepreneurship

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Florida Farm Finder, Anchored Market Ventures

Books & works: Florida Is For Food: An ABC Journey Through the Sunshine State

Places: Florida

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