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I Hated Board Games—So I Made One as a Thank-You Gift
Posted by Catalina Obando on

I never liked board games—so why did I end up making one? In this blog, I share my journey at the Agroecology Lab, how I found inspiration in an unexpected place, and the process of creating a collaborative agroecology game as a thank-you to my team. From learning a new language (the language of science!) to using AI to bring my ideas to life, this experience changed the way I see agroecology and teamwork. Read the full story here!
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- Tags: Agriculture Innovation, Agro Eco Park, Agroecology, AgTech, AI in Design, Board Game Design, Collaboration, Community Farming, Eco-Friendly Farming, Education Through Games, Farm Life, Game-Based Learning, Science and Design, Sustainable Farming, Teamwork, UF IFAS, University of Florida
Meet the Heart and Soul of My Farm: My Beloved Pets
Posted by Catalina Obando on

When you think of a farm, your mind might go straight to rows of plants, fresh herbs, and the joy of a bountiful harvest. But for me, this farm is so much more—it’s also home to six incredible companions who have each left their unique pawprints on my life. Let me introduce you to the furry, lovable chaos that makes my farm feel complete. Oliver: The First and Forever Heart Oliver was my first pet—the one who taught me how deeply you can bond with an animal. I rescued him in New Jersey, and for nine wonderful years, he filled...
Unlocking Your Garden’s Potential: Introducing Our Free Garden Journal
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Discover our free, downloadable Garden Journal—a must-have tool for every gardener! This journal includes pages like a USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, Companion Planting Guide, Seed Inventory, Observations Log, and more. Each section is thoughtfully designed to help you track your garden’s progress, plan layouts, monitor soil health, and document plant growth. Perfect for gardeners of all levels, the journal brings ease and organization to managing your growing space. Download it today to start capturing the details of your garden journey!
Petite Éclair , my deaf dog (and other abandoned pets stories)
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- Tags: abandonded, deaf dog, pets
All Bees are Queens
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ALL BEES ARE QUEENS SHOP FOR FLOWER SEEDS Beautiful, strong and essential for life. I think that bees are the flying proof that we are part of a big, complex and perfect design that only works when each part plays it´s part. Bees pollinate more than 80% of our cultivated crops. And I mean worldwide, not just in our farm. By avoiding the use of harmful pesticides we can help protect this amazing creatures. 6 TIPS FOR BEE CARE 🐝 Don´t use pesticides that are poisonous for them 🐝 Plant flowers around your crop (I like Marigold) 🐝 Support local...
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- Tags: bees, savethebees, tipsforbees