Fresh Take
Fresh Take is your roundup of all things related to organic and sustainable living. Join Florida Organic Growers staff and guest experts as we discuss everything you need to know about sustainable living, organic agriculture, and how to make the best lifestyle choices that benefit you and the environment. So if you’re an eco-warrior, a dedicated farmer, or just someone looking to make more conscious decisions, tune in to get your Fresh Take.
Fresh Take
Composting & Cultivating: A Gen Z Farmer’s Journey to Sustainability
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In this inspiring episode of Fresh Take, we dig into the soil—literally and figuratively—with Gen Z farmer and sustainability advocate Dawson Amico, founder of Hospitable Harvests. From growing native milkweed to support monarch butterflies to managing over 15 front yard microfarms in Orlando, Dawson shares his journey of turning passion into purpose.
Discover how the pandemic sparked his composting journey, why biochar became a game-changer in his soil health strategy, and how he's helping others grow greener through hands-on education and garden coaching. Whether you're a beginner composter, urban gardener, or just compost-curious, this episode is packed with practical tips, Florida-specific advice, and heartfelt stories of regeneration and resilience.
What You’ll Learn:
- How to start composting (even in a small space!)
- The role of biochar in soil health and carbon sequestration
- Tips for composting in Florida’s warm, humid climate
- How composting supports habitat restoration and biodiversity
- Dawson’s vision for empowering Gen Z to grow sustainably
Connect with Dawson:
Instagram: @hospitableharvests
Facebook: Hospitable Harvests
LinkedIn: Dawson Amico
Website: www.hospitableharvests.com
Tune in and get inspired to turn your food scraps into fertile soil and your front yard into a flourishing farm. Let’s grow a more sustainable future—one compost pile at a time.
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