The Thriving Farmer Podcast

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] Don't miss this epis