295. Mike Garcia on Sustainable Farming in the Heart (& Heat) of Florida

How can a small farm near downtown Orlando implement bio-intensive and regenerative practices to thrive year-round?

Find out in this episode of the Thriving Farmer Podcast, Michael is joined by Mike Garcia of Everoak Farm in Orlando, FL. Together with his wife Nikki, Mike runs a small, bio-intensive, and regenerative family farm where they grow Certified Naturally Grown fruits and vegetables, raise pastured poultry, and maintain a thriving apiary.

Tune in to hear Mike Garcia's insights on creating a diverse and sustainable agroecology at Ever Oak Farm in the heart of central Florida.

Episode Highlights:

• Agroforestry: Types of plants grown at Everoak [3:22]
• Composting: How compost is made at Everoak [12:59]
• Application: Spraying compost methods [16:26]
• Market Garden: Crops grown in the market garden [18:05]
• Pest Management: Strategies for keeping insects at bay [26:30]
• Succession Planning: Winter planning techniques [27:59]
• Farm Interest: Methods to bring interest to the farm [36:01]

About the Guest:

Mike Garcia, owner/operator of Everoak Farm in Orlando, is a self-taught first-generation farmer with a deep-rooted passion for sustainable agriculture and regenerative farming practices. After a career in the culinary world, Mike transitioned from the kitchen to the fields, driven by a desire to reconnect with the land and foster a more sustainable food system. Embracing a holistic approach rooted in agroecology, he integrates bio-intensive market gardening, agroforestry, pasture poultry, and composting to cultivate healthy, nutrient-rich soil and promote biodiversity on his farm.

Connect with Mike:

• Website: Everoak Farm
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• YouTube: Subscribe on YouTube

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