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Welcome!
Who is First Coast Fresh?
First Coast Fresh is a fully owned and operated by
local family farms in the tri-county area of
Northeast Florida.
Who is the stroll for?
Families, Foodies, Gardeners, and Friends of Farms
This tour is for anyone who wants to learn about local food production - where
the food comes from, and the people who produce it. All are welcome!
The member farms have been farming in Florida
for over 4 generations.
You can attend an educational farm workshop, meet great chefs, taste
produce right from the field, take a walking tour of the farm, and lots more.
As an integral part of the community we provide
fresh produce, jobs and opportunity for continued
economic growth
Please take the time to look over our TOUR TIPS on the next page to help plan
your trip. Suggested tours will help you make the most of your day!
The First Coast Fresh growers include:
•Blue Sky Farms, LLC
•Wells Brothers Farm
Visitors are welcome from 12 am to 5 pm - farms will not be ready for you
before noon.
Join the Farm Stroll event on the First Coast Facebook page and
invite all your friends.
Rest Rooms Available
Legend for farms and what is available:
Free Admission To All Locations
Complimentary
Tastings
Kid Friendly
Goods for Sale
Pick Your Own
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"Eating is an agricultural act"
What do we represent?
Mission Statement
According to farmer/poet Wendell Berry,
“Eating is an agricultural act,” and thus we
the producers and you the
customer/partner are forever
interconnected in our decisions about our
health and the food we eat. Because of
this, we recognize the well-informed
customer/partner is the key element in
creating a healthy and vital resource basethe world around us. Come and spend
some time with us and learn what we’re all
about…
To help local family farms survive and flourish by developing marketing
opportunities that increase returns received by growers by streamlining
consumer’s access to their production.
Our Goals
Cooperatively market products produced by our members
Market the best tasting, most nutritious and wholesome food possible
Establish farmer determined food prices to reflect fair return and to use these
prices to guide the cooperative marketing
Encourage a farming future emphasizing ecological and economic
sustainability
Enable a healthy human livelihood by providing quality employment,
cooperation, organic education and community growth
Practice environmental awareness and cooperative principles in all aspects of
production, handling, marketing and operations
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Promote a respect for the diversity, dignity, and interdependence of human,
animal, plant, soil, and global life
STROLL TIPS AND RULES
Take the Stroll
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Gather up your friends and
family, fill up a car.
Locate a region to visit in
this brochure.
Pick and choose whichever
farms you want to visit.
Plot and plan your route for
the afternoon.
Bring cash for purchases
Stroll Rules
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Tips for the Stroll
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Visitors are welcome from 12
am to 5 pm. No early admission.
Enjoy the drive and know that
some roads are narrow so
proceed with caution.
Please, no pets.
Watch your children, these are
working farms. Please be
mindful of their safety and your
own.
Take time to wash your hands
after picking produce or petting
animals.
Be mindful of your safety.
Respect the privacy of our hosts.
Do not enter private locations.
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Note that you may only be able to visit four or
five farms - by the time you drive and tour,
you’ll need to budget you time for each farm.
Plan your tour before you begin. You’ll see
more farms that way. Choose your favorites
as the focus of your tour.
Bring a map and/or GPS.
Carry Cash for personal purchases.
Bring a cooler! You’ll be able to buy produce,
and other farm products at selected farms.
Bring water, a camera, sunscreen and a hat.
Pay attention to your foot gear…closed shoes
are recommended.
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Participating Farms
Suggested Tour 1: St. Johns County
KYV Farms
7086 County Road 16A St. Augustine, FL 32092
For an online map click here
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Ruffled Feathers Farm
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7086 County Road 16A, St. Augustine, Florida 32092
Rype & Readi Farm Market
5780 County Road 305, Elkton, Florida
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Blue Sky Farms
4805 CR 13 South Elkton, FL 32033
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Wesley Wells Farms
2860 Ada Arnold Rd, Saint Augustine, FL
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University of Florida Partnership for Water,
Agriculture and Community Sustainability
595 East St. Johns Ave. Hastings, FL 32145
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Suggested Tour 2: Putnam County
County Line
848 SR 207 Hastings, FL 32145
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Blueberry Hill Farm
1522 County Road 308 Crescent City, FL 32112
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Participating Farms Continued
Suggested Tour 2 Continued: Putnam County
For an online map click here
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Log Cabin Farm & Vineyard and Winery
376 CR 309 Satsuma, FL 32189
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St. Johns Oaks Vineyard
1640 CR 308 Crescent City, FL 32112
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Suggested Tour 3: Flagler County
Shady Oak’s Lowline Ranch LLC
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231 Browns Hammock Road, Crescent City, FL 32112
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KYV is a certified organic family farm, founded and run by Francisco
Arroyo and Vivian Bayona.
The farm produces over 60 varieties of vegetables, fruits, and herbs.
Their mission is to provide a fresh and healthy product for the
community, available via CSA membership or local farmers markets.
You will get to tour their farm and purchase vegetables and eggs
available that day!
7086 County Road 16A
St. Augustine, FL 32092
(787) 232-2234
For more information please visit their website : www.kyvfarm.com
Find them on facebook at: www.facebook.com/kyv.farm
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Tour the grounds
Purchase farm eggs and other produce
Farm animals to visit
Chef Partner: Chef Genie Kepner & husband Jeff McNally
Growing organic vegetables and running their CSA (community support agriculture) is a
full time job for Francisco Arroyo and Vivian Bayona but they wouldn’t have it any other
way. In fact, it is a way of life on KYV Farms located on the northwestern section of St.
Johns County. Honored to be one of the few organically certified growers in this county,
they pride themselves on supplying the public with unusual fresh produce as well as the
traditional stand by selections. Take a farm stroll thru the fields where you can see
their hoop houses, get up close with Sir Lion (locals favorite cow!) and squeal with the
piglets.
Genie Kepner is a creator of the Floridian Restaurant that offers St.
Augustine’s locals and visitors our regionally authentic, fresh from
the source cuisine: a clever synthesis of down home Southern
comfort foods and lighter, healthier dishes, with many vegetarian
options. Their emphasis on, and use of, local and sustainably
produced meats, seafood, vegetables and artisanal breads and
cheeses lays the foundation for a dining experience you won’t
forget. www.thefloridianstaug.com
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Ruffled Feathers Farm
RUFFLED FEATHERS FARM
7086 County Road 16-A, Saint
Augustine, Florida 32092
Katie Helms and Nick Provow
Ruffled Feathers Farm is small new pastured poultry farm located on
the premises of KYV Farm. In their first year of business, St. Augustine
residents Nick Provow and Katie Helms maintain a flock of 400 laying
hens and raise turkeys and broiler chickens seasonally. They are
committed to raising their birds with care for their well-being and for
the land they live on, shipping in high quality GMO-free feed and using
a rotating-range system to keep the pastures fresh and growing. In
partnership with KYV Farm, Ruffled Feathers Farm distributes their
eggs through a Community Supported Agriculture program – they are
currently accepting sign-ups for their Summer Season. Their products
are also available, as supply allows, at local markets and at Native Sun
Natural Food Market. Encouraged by a flood of support from the
community, they hope this year to improve their methods and secure
land tenure to create a sustainable business. Learn more at
http://ruffledfeathersfarm.com
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Hayrides around the farm
Fresh produce to buy
Farm animals to visit
None of this would be happening right now if it weren’t for Francisco & Vivian of KYV Farm. They’ve literally put
their eggs in our basket, and taught us a ton about farming, running a business, and good food. Their generosity
is unending and they’ve created a wonderful community with their delicious, healthful produce at the center.
Join their CSA.
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Farm-to-Fork to nourish your soul!
5780 County Road 305,
Elkton, Florida 32033
(954) 684-0855
Owners: Jean-Sebastien Gros &
Ripp Smith
Chef Partner: Matt Brown –
Collage Restaurant Executive Chef
In 1991, Patricia Robbins
founded the Farm Share
program, a non-profit
organization recovering and
providing fresh produce to the
hungry in Florida. Today Farm
Share has multiple offices
throughout Florida and has
distributed over 300 million
pounds of food to more than
1,000 soup kitchens, homeless
shelters, food pantries, and
other groups feeding families in
need throughout the State.
Having evolved into the most
successful independent hunger
organization in the Eastern
United States, Farm Share
handles between 10 – 20 million
pounds of food each year and
administers the USDA TEFAP
food program for Miami-Dade
and Broward Counties.
Rype & Readi Farm Market is a 22-acre farm-to-fork marketplace
offering food, fun, and a fresh source for premium, local farm fare at
an affordable price. Our products are grown right here at home: in
Rype & Readi gardens and at neighboring farms. More than a market,
Rype & Readi is a family-friendly St. Johns County destination!
Open daily 8 AM to 7 PM.
To find out more about Rype & Readi Farm Market, please visit our
website at: http://rypeandreadi.com
Chef Partner: Ryan Ruffell
- Blackfly the Restaurant
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Tour the grounds
Fresh produce to buy
Farm animals to visit
Chef Ruffell, started his culinary career at age 14, following in the footsteps of
his father who was working as executive sous chef at Roy’s in Jacksonville
Beach. Chef Ryan trained under Chef Roy Yamaguchi from Roy's Hawaiian
Fusion fame. Chef Ryan specializes in high end Pacific Rim cuisine. Chef Ruffell
worked at the Stonewood Grill before accepting a position with the Blackfly.
Matt’s family moved to Hawaii when he was a child, which had a lasting influence on him as a culinarian. In the
Southeast, he worked his way up at numerous restaurants, achieving the position of executive chef at Stonewood Grill &
Tavern, and was invited to become an operating partner. Instead he took a position at One Ocean Resort & Spa, a
premier oceanfront resort in Jacksonville, and continued to grow his culinary skills. His talent was quickly recognized and
many offers were made but Chef Brown had been saving up to pursue culinary training in France. With a baby on the way, Chef Brown
changed his plans with his bride and moved to her hometown of St. Augustine where he found another family in the kitchen at Collage, where
he started as chef in 2011 with owners Mike Hyatt and Cindy Stangby.
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Danny Johns is the owner and operator of blue sky farms. He is a fourth
generation potato farmer with a long history of innovation in farming.
Visitors can take a tour of the packing facility, where BLUE SKY packages many
varieties of potatoes, including the famous blue fingerlings!
There will be a supervised potato dig for children to have fun and dig their
own spuds!
4805 County Road 13 South
Elkton, FL 32033
904-692-5938
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Guided tour of the packinghouse
Kids supervised visit to potato patch
Potato display and purchase
Chef Partner:
Bryant Loeffler
– Local Fare South
Chef Bryant Loeffler has 20 years
experience as a Head Chef and 25 years of
overall Kitchen experience. His experience
includes, Sous Chef - The Vinings Club,
Buckhead. Sous Chef - The Buckhead
Life Group, Atlanta. Sous Chef - The Landings, Savannah. Head
Chef - Eagle Harbor Country Club, Orange Park. Head Chef Eagle Landing, Orange Park. Head Chef - Cha Bella, Savannah,
an organic farm to table restaurant.
There will be potatoes available for purchase to take home and prepare!
Johnny and Beanies will be there to serve up some fresh, down home samples
of potato recipes as well!
Please visit the Blue Sky Farms website at: www.bsffl.com
It’s always a beautiful day at Blue Sky!
The Hyppo will have all natural gourmet ice
pops available for purchase.
Featured Artist: Sue Burdan
Cheryl McCrory and Dick Balduzzi (aka. TCAA Partnership and Watershed Protection
Program) . Representing St. Johns County Watershed Protection Program is a water
pollution prevention education program that informs the community about protecting
our water resources.
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The Wells family has been a prominent name in agriculture since 1959.
Wesley Wells Farms is striving to continue the family legacy with more high
quality products. Our goal is to provide our customers with the highest
quality meats and produce in northeast Florida while maintaining a
standard of excellence. We are growing pasture raised meats including
poultry, beef, and pork. All of our animals are raised with family care
without hormones. Our recent additions include an apple orchard and a
field of fresh produce, grown with all natural fertilizer. We feel truly blessed
to have the privilege to grow these products for you and look forward to
providing for future generations to come.
2860 Ada Arnold Rd
ST AUGUSTINE, FL 32092
(904) 669-2768
https://www.facebook.com/WesleyWellsFarms
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Wells Family
Tour the farm
Hay Ride
Produce for Sale
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Fresh Eggs
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Whole pasture raised chickens
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Food Tasting
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Educational activities for the kids
Chef Partner: Phil Brown
Chef Phil Brown is presently a culinary instructor at First Coast Technical College. He is also the chef and owner
of Aqua Catering and Personal Chef. Prior to this he worked at Bistro De Leon, a French restaurant in St.
Augustine. He has developed his own line of BBQ sauces, selling them at farmers markets in St. Augustine and
twenty stores in St. Augustine and Jacksonville. He also has a Datil Butt Rub, use it on anything for extra flavor
with a little kick. Visit his website at www.chefphilsbbqsauce.com
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Educational Partner
Florida Partnership for Water, Agriculture, and
Community Sustainability at Hastings
Those who tour this facility will see 12 varieties of peaches and three
varieties of grapes specifically bred for Florida, a blueberry research
project investigating the most productive way to grow them, and
several examples of how to grow fruits and vegetables hydroponically
in your own backyard!
595 E. St. John’s Avenue
Hastings, FL 32145
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New Shade House Production
Edible & Florida Friendly Landscapes
Q&A with Putnam County Master Gardeners
Cisterns, low-volume irrigation, and more….
Other demonstrations include permeable pavers, cisterns, low-volume
irrigation, and other ideas for creating more sustainable and
productive landscapes.
Putnam County master gardeners built and maintain the edible
landscapes, and will be on hand for Q&A!
Chef Partner: Kevin Gallagher, CCC
UF, IFAS local staff at Hastings maintains over 50 acres of research and demonstration projects.
Florida friendly landscapes consisting of nothing but edible plants are the main focus of UF,
Partnership which is known as the heart of the Tri-County Agricultural Area (TCAA). Ever wondered
how to grow vegetables and fruits hydroponically in your own back yard? Find out here! Want to
create sustainable and healthy landscapes? IFAS has solutions for that! Permeable pavers and lowvolume irrigation in your landscaping future? See our demonstrations to help you figure out what
benefits your situation. Not a clue about any of this mumbo jumbo? Join us for a facility’s tour and
explore the answers with UF, IFAS - solutions for your life!
Visit our website at: http://hastings.ifas.ufl.edu
Executive Chef & Vocational Instructor
At Women Assisting Recovering Mothers, WARM, Vince Carter
Sanctuary. Responsible for the daily operation of the VCS dining
facilities, coordinating activities of the kitchen and dining room
staff in, preparing and serving meals and beverages to its clients.
Additionally, provides vocational instruction in the culinary arts to program clients pursuant to the direction of the University of Florida.
Executive Chef and Owner - Tasteful Considerations, LLC
Personal and Private Chef Services for Your Home Catering Needs. Experience at catering parties as large as 500 people to a romantic dinner for two!
Specialize in cooking classes for groups of all ages. Find me on Facebook.
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One of the county’s premier locations to shop for fresh produce!
Customers are welcome to stop in on the day of the stroll, to
purchase the fresh vegetables that are updated daily on their
blackboard!
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Stroll around the farm
Buy seasonal produce
Sample food tasting
Free plant, give away while supplies last!
When Thanksgiving rolls around in Hastings, Brad and Kelly Bland faithfully open the door to the locals favorite produce
stand. The delightful event takes place every year right on schedule. What started 45 years ago as a simple spot to buy
local produce has grown into the one of the county’s premier locations to stop, visit and shop! The Blands are passionate
about preserving the family tradition of farming and share that vision with their visitors. Nestled at the border of St.
Johns and Putnam Counties, great customer service and fresh produce await you at County Line! Watch for the small
white produce signs along the road and they will lead you to the state’s friendliest roadside market.
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Blueberry Hill Farm is owned by Don Cowen and sits at the edge of
picturesque Silver Lake where warm summer breezes make for a
delightful stroll around the farm.
Blueberry Hill Farm, Inc.
1522 County Road 308
Crescent City, FL 32112
386-559-0408
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Stroll around the farm
Sample blueberry ice cream
Demonstration plantings of peaches
and pomegranates
Pick your own blueberries
Partner: Vicente Ice Cream Shop
The blueberries are in!
Vicente Ice Cream Shop is located at:
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205 S Summit St
Crescent City, FL 32112
(386) 698-3983
The will be at the farm providing delicious samplings of blueberry ice cream for your enjoyment.
Log Cabin Farm, Winery and Vineyard
Log Cabin Farm, Vineyard & Winery is located in Putnam County near the historic St. Johns River. The
Thropps are third-generation farmers who have operated the farm since the 40s, transitioning from
citrus and poultry to viticulture and a winery. Originally, the first log cabin was home to grandma
and grandpa while they ran the farm.
With ten acres of commercial wine grape vineyards, Log Cabin Farm is the pioneer of Muscadine
growing and harvesting in Putnam County. Owning the only mechanical harvester in Northeast
Florida, we currently harvest over 40 acres of commercial wine grapes in Putnam County.
376 County Road 309
Satsuma FL 32189
386.467.0000
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Visit us in ‘Old Florida’ for your own personal tasting at Putnam County’s first certified Florida Farm
Winery. Browse our country gift shop where you can find your favorite farm to fork product or wine
accessories.
Chef prepared food tasting
Wine tasting (for a fee)
Walking vineyard tours-TBA
Chef Partner:
Kellie Thropp, LCW resident chef
Please visit our website at:
www.logcabinfarmwinery.com
‘Dining Fine with the Florida Muscadine’
Chef Kellie will be conducting cooking
demonstrations by at 1 & 3 PM
Or see us on Facebook: Log Cabin Farm,
Vineyard & Winery
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Saint Johns Oaks
1640 County Road 308
Crescent City, FL 32112
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Stroll around the farmland
Chef prepared sample tasting
The charm of Dan and Barbara Doran – owners, can be found throughout the beautiful surroundings of this enchanting farmland. What
started out as cut foliage of Magnolia, Tree Fern and Liriope had
expanded today to include vineyards. Claiming credits of developing
and harvesting the Muscadine Vineyard white (Carlos) and red (Noble)
grape varieties, they continue to nurture their twenty-five acres.
Diversification is in Dan and Barbara’s blood as they don’t stop with
these adventures! Additionally you may see various fruits and
vegetables being grown under thirty percent shade cloth. They have
the most beautiful Florida Peach Orchard you’ll ever see with over 4
acres of trees loaded with peaches. St. Johns Oaks illustrates what you
dream can become your realty. Let some of our charm rub off!
Chef Partner: Jason
Smith – Salt Life
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Vineyard .Cut Foliage
Come and enjoy samples prepared by Corporate Chef Jason
Smith from the Salt Life restaurant in Saint Augustine.
Shady Oaks Ranch
231 Browns Hammock Road
Crescent City, FL 32112
386-527-9191
Shady Oaks Ranch was started in 2003 by Kim and Dick Frisbee. They acquired 44 acres of land in
Crescent City, Florida. After clearing the property, planning pastures, planting hay, and installing miles
of fence posts, the ranch was ready!
During this time, they researched multiple breeds of cattle, types of hay, nutrition, feeding and daily
care. They traveled to different shows around the country, contacted other breeders, and visited other
farms to learn more about raising cattle in Florida. Ultimately they decided on the American Lowline
Fullblood Angus breed because it was best suited for the size ranch they had built, and for the quality
of the meat that they produce.
TOP QUALITY! “American Lowline Black and Red ANGUS Herd Beef”
They purchased their original herd while attending the National Lowline sale held at the National
Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado in 2010. It consisted of 21 heifers (full blood and percentages)
and one full blood lowline bull. They have increased their black angus herd with new calves born in the
spring of 2010, additional purchases at NWSS in Denver of 2011, and new calves being born sired by
their lowline herd bull.
• Chef David Bearl will be on site preparing
food samples
• Take the tour of or ranch
Chef Partner: David Bearl
They also purchased 17 registered red angus heifers. Two were bred with Red Baron (FM7829), a full
blood Australian Import, through AI. They are a joint owner of "The Legend" bull syndicate, and have
added to their Rebel Red Lowlines herd . After adding a fullblood red bull, They are anticipating
building up their red lowline herd as well.
Please visit our website at: http://www.floridalowlines.com
Chef David Bearl holds American Culinary Federation (ACF) certifications: Certified Chef de Cuisine (CCC), Certified Culinary Educator (CCE), Approved Certification Evaluator (ACE), and was inducted
into the American Academy of Chefs in 2010 at the ACF National Conference.
He has been a culinary educator since 1985 and has worked with the University of Florida for many years doing value-added product development, seminars in post harvest food
preservation, Farm to School seminars, and other educational seminars related to local and regional food systems. He joined the full time faculty of UF in December of 2012 as a Visiting
Associate in Regional and Local Food Systems Education, Program for Resource Efficient Communities (PREC), UF-IFAS Extension.
Since joining the PREC and UF-IFAS team he has created and oversees a number of instructional programs in Daytona Beach and Bunnell Florida. He also became a member of the
FDACS/UFIFAS Farm to School Partnership team in March of 2013. For the team he is the Statewide Coordinator for Culinary Education. This work includes hands-on training for School
District food service managers and their staffs. He also works with FDACS to develop, test, and implement new recipes into Florida’s school systems.
Chef Bearl also works with the Department of Defense providing culinary education and seminars to the men and women of the Armed Forces. In this work he has worked on 8 aircraft
carriers, 10 submarines, numerous other surface vessels, and many shore facilities around the world including the Pentagon, and even as a guest chef at the White House.
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