"The difference between herbs and spices is that herbs come from a plant's leaves, whereas spices come from the bark, buds, roots, and seeds of a plant." ~ … [Read More...]

What I've Learned from 9,000 Years of Farming delivers a perfect combination of humor and insight wrapped up and delivered by a true Southern storyteller.

What I’ve Learned from 9,000 Years of Farming.
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"The difference between herbs and spices is that herbs come from a plant's leaves, whereas spices come from the bark, buds, roots, and seeds of a plant." ~ … [Read More...]

"Cloves are unopened, sun-dried flower buds from the tropical clove tree. In Britain during the 17th and 18th centuries, cloves were worth at least their weight in … [Read More...]

"Christopher Columbus discovered Allspice in Jamaica on one of his voyages to the New World. Spice traders named the tree Allspice because its dried fruit, which … [Read More...]

"Nutmeg contains myristicin, a natural compound that has mind-altering affects if ingested in large doses. However, consuming large amounts of nutmeg can cause … [Read More...]

"Ginger comes from the underground stem (called a rhizome) of a flowering plant in the same family as cardamom and turmeric. The rhizomes are sliced, dried, and … [Read More...]
… the Forest Service leadership bank was enriched for those of us who were fortunate enough to experience the Frazier-Factor.
Tremendous combination of substance and style.
“Randy Frazier was outstanding as the keynote speaker for our annual state conference. Audience members laughed and cried as he transported us through 9,000 years of farming. His stories touched hearts and sparked spirits.” Laura Hendrix, Ph.D. Associate Professor – University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service

Randy Frazier was raised on a family farm. After earning his Biology degree, he served for 30 years as a naturalist, park ranger, and park superintendent. He has been a featured speaker in over 40 states.
Address:
(Home Office)
29 Underwood Road,
Wye Mountain/
Bigelow, AR 72016
Email: mail@randyfrazier.com
