The Health benefits of Figs
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Native to the Mediterranean, the edible fig (Ficus carica) has been cultivated and enjoyed for centuries. Figs ripen on the tree and don’t ship well,... Read More
In May 2017 , LFNE was featured on WFSU’s Local Routes Episode 217
The Leon Fruit and Nut Exchange (LFNE) is an Urban Gleaning Program located in Tallahassee, Florida that helps eliminate food waste locally by moving food forward to people in need.
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The Health Benefits of Lemons
The Leon Fruit Nut Exchange has received an abundance of lemon donations this season. Meyer Lemons, are a very large, attractive and successful Lemon grown... Read More
The First Harvest Crates are Delivered
Over the last several days we have been busy delivering Harvest Crates to new “Self- Harvesting” Exchange members. It has been wonderful seeing so many... Read More
First Harvest from an Exchange Member
The Leon fruit and Nut Exchange is off to a great start in our first week of operation. Exchange member, Glenda Rabby delivered around 30... Read More
Leon Fruit and Nut Exchange featured on NPR
We were delighted to share and discuss the public launch of Tallahassee’s newest Urban Gleaning initiative, the Leon Fruit and Nut Exchange with Tom Flanigan,... Read More
FRUIT EXCHANGE FEATURED IN THE TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT
For a long time, Tabitha Frazier has talked about her dream to gather up a volunteer army of Johnny Appleseeds to go around Tallahassee’s neighborhoods... Read More
FUNDING AWARD LAUNCHES LEON FRUIT & NUT EXCHANGE
Community Partners Unite to Create Food Gleaning Operation TALLAHASSEE, FL – The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) has awarded $50,000 to Leon Soil and... Read More