Florida native Michelle Williamson is a voice, leader and advocate for Florida agriculture. In this episode she shares with us a little bit of her experience and why it is so important to be an involved agriculturalist.  Sitting on several state industry boards, she has much experience with grassroots programs and their day to day impact. At the end of this episode, Ms. Williamson shares her famous strawberry shortcake recipe; you don't want to miss it!    Visit FloridaFarmBureau.org to learn how you can get involved in Florida agriculture.

May is Mental Health Month and it is just as important for you as it is for your neighbor. Marshal Sewell, a generational Floridian Agriculturalist shares some of his story and insight on mental health on this month's episode. Marshal and his wife, Taylor, have started their own platform to carry on the conversation about mental health in agriculture. You can find Mind Your Melon on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, as well as social media. Links listed below.   Show Resources: MindYourMelon.org Spotify - Mind Your Melon Apple Podcasts - Mind Your Melon Florida Farm Bureau Mental Health Resources Farm State of Mind   Visit FloridaFarmBureau.org to learn how you can get involved in Florida agriculture.

Conservation cowboy Jim Strickland of Blackbeard's Ranch joins us for a conversation about the environmental benefits of ranching and its role in providing for the health and well-being of Florida residents. This episode is an early highlight of Earth Day and our recognition of its importance.   Visit FloridaFarmBureau.org to learn how you can get involved in Florida agriculture.

Florida Farm Bureau Federation President, Jeb Smith, sits down with Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson to discuss key agricultural issues including urbanization, sustainability, education and food security.   Visit FloridaFarmBureau.org to learn how you can get involved in Florida agriculture.