Episode 299: Guava

About this episode

This episode discusses the conflict between a Floridian's home-building plans and the survival of Florida scrub jays, featuring guava farmer and historian Jorge J. Zaldivar.

Craig found a villainous Floridian who thinks his interest in building a home is more important than the survival of Florida scrub jays. Our topic this episode is guavas. Joining us in guava farmer and historian Jorge J. Zaldivar. "Welcome to Florida" patrons receive exclusive access to our weekly Florida Conservation Newsletter for only $5 per month.

People in this episode

Host: Chadd Scott

Guest: Jorge J. Zaldivar

Topics covered

• guavas
• Florida conservation
• Florida scrub jays
• agriculture
• environmental issues

Keywords

• guava
• Florida
• scrub jays
• conservation
• agriculture
• Jorge J. Zaldivar
• environment

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Florida, Florida scrub jays

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