On this episode of Redux, in honor of the holidays, this podcast will feature a favorite subject for this time of year: food.
From farm to table to vegan dining options to food deserts to even backyard chickens, we’re going to look at all things food-related here on the First Coast.
Jacksonville Restaurants Offer Vegan Options, Grow Their Business
For vegans in Jacksonville, it’s getting easier and easier to find friendly menus when dining out. That’s partially because restaurants are seeing their bottom line grow when they adapt for those who don’t eat animal products, including milk, cheese or eggs.
Jacksonville Rice Farm A Nod To Region's Past
Jacksonville’s Congaree and Penn Farm has had huge success in its two years in business, mainly by selling rice to local restaurants. In this week’s “Business Brief,” analyst John Burr tells WJCT News Director Jessica Palombo the crops cultivated there are a nod to the region’s past.
Chickens On Front Lines Against Disease In St. Johns County
With the Zika virus on many Floridians’ minds, it’s easy to forget the other mosquito-borne viruses present in the state. However, troupes of chickens are standing guard throughout St. Johns County as the first line of defense against the blood-sucking parasites. Backyard chickens are a source of eggs for many Northeast Florida residents, but for the state’s mosquito prevention programs, they serve a very different purpose.
Eastside Jacksonville Market Aimed At Reinvigorating Neighborhood
Jacksonville’s Eastside is about to host its first public market, thanks to a partnership with the nonprofit Groundwork Jacksonville.
Fresh Food Forest Gets Planted In A. Philip Randolph Heritage Park
Greenscape of Jacksonville teamed up with TD Bank on Wednesday to plant fruit trees in an eastside Jacksonville neighborhood.
Jacksonville Woman Bringing Tiny Farms To Front Yards
A Jacksonville woman is hoping to unite the community and offset some of the negative environmental effects of food production by creating small community farms.
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Digital Content Editor Vince Kong can be reached at vkong@wjct.org, 904-358-6349 or on Twitter @teamvincek