Join us on this "ugly" episode as Amanda Perry Carl chats with Ben Moore, CEO and Founder of The Ugly Company. Amanda and Ben discuss Ben's family's farming legacy in California's Central Valley, how Ben was inspired to get into the food waste upcycling industry, and the amazing things that The Ugly Company is doing in this space. In this episode, you will also hear some of the legal and regulatory issues that those in the food waste space face! As we say in the south, "I'm not trying to be ugly... but you better tune in to this episode"!

Join us on this exciting episode as Amanda Perry Carl chats with Steven Hall, Executive Director of the Citrus Research and Field Trial ("CRAFT") Foundation. Amanda and Steven discuss all things agricultural law in Florida. Steven shares some fascinating stories from his time as General Counsel and Deputy Commissioner at the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Florida's beloved and iconic citrus industry has taken some hits over the years, and you will hear on this episode how Steven, the CRAFT Foundation, and others are working to save the industry! You will not want to miss this episode!

Join us on this episode as we chat with Dr. Michael Olexa, University of Florida Ag Law Professor and Director of the UF/IFAS Center for Agricultural and Natural Resource Law. Professor Olexa played an instrumental role in host Amanda Perry Carl's decision to attend law school and her career in ag law! On this episode, we discuss all things ag law, the future of Florida agriculture, Professor Olexa's impressive and exciting career, and the incredible influence that Professor Olexa has had on his students! Professor Olexa also talks about the Center for Agricultural and Natural Resource Law and some of the very accomplished students who went through the program and have gone on to great things! We also talk about Professor Olexa's well-deserved upcoming retirement and what that means for the Center! Join us for this exciting conversation with an amazing professor who has had a lasting impact on his student's lives.

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