Today is the Day
The Florida Small Farms and Alternative Enterprises Conference begins today! We are looking forward to seeing everyone!
Meet Our Conference Chefs: David Bearl
Chef David Bearl, who will be baking at this year’s conference, became a member of the UF/IFAS team in December 2012 when he accepted a position as Visiting Associate in Regional Food Systems with the Program for Resource… Read More
Meet Our Conference Chefs: Tyler Brassil
Owner of The Table Orlando, Tyler Brassil, one of the chefs cooking at this year’s conference, was raised on his grandparent’s turkey farm in Rhode Island. Later, Tyler went on to Johnson & Wales University where he received… Read More
Meet Our Conference Chefs: Tony Donnelly
A true “Hospitalitarian”, Executive Chef Tony Donnelly has an extensive knowledge of all aspects of the Food and Beverage business including both Culinary and Front of the House operations. His interest in cooking started in his mother’s kitchen… Read More
Meet Our Conference Chefs: Kevin Fonzo
Kevin Fonzo, chef and owner of K Restaurant in Orlando, Fla., will be one of the chefs cooking at this year’s conference. At the age of 15, Kevin began his culinary training in a country inn in upstate… Read More
Edible Orlando Article
SMALL FARMS, BIG CONFERENCE By Kristen Manieri July 12, 2013 Got a small family farm or thinking about starting one? With workshops, presentations and tours designed to up your agriculture savvy, the three-day Florida Small Farms and Alternative Enterprises Conference,… Read More
Meet Our Food Suppliers: Jackman Cattle Company
Jackman Cane and Cattle Company is a family-owned ranching company that operates 15 miles south of Clewiston, Fla., and has been raising cattle in South Florida for five generations. In 2002, Jackman Cattle added Japanese Black Wagyu bulls… Read More
Meet Our Conference Chefs: Emmanuel Roux
Chef Emmanuel Roux, the chef at Gateau O Chocolat Roux, has been involved with creating, making and enjoying delicious food throughout his entire life. Chef Roux was born and raised in Tunisia on a farm owned by his… Read More
Popular Workshops You Do Not Want to Miss!
You do not want to miss the Trends in Hydroponic Specialty Crops session on August 3 at 1:30 p.m.! Come hear what they have to say: Rod Heyerdahl, a Sales Rep from Johnny’s Seeds who will talk about… Read More
Popular Workshops You Do Not Want to Miss!
You don’t want to miss out on the fruit and vegetable crop tour on Friday, August 2! Participants will tour two horticulture operations: Hydroponics and Sustainable Agriculture at the Land Pavilion at Disney’s EPCOT and Agri-tourism and Local… Read More