FROG SONG ORGANICS, LLC
HAWTHORNE, FLORIDA

FROG SORG ORGANICS, LLC is a community-supported agricultural organization that fosters direct relationships between farmers and members of the local community. Founded in 2011 by co-founders John Bitter and Amy Van Scoik, Frog Song Organics emphasizes sustainable agriculture with its mission to produce nutritious food while respecting human, ecological, and economic resources. The company operates out of eastern Alachua County, Florida, approximately 30 minutes from the University of Florida in Gainesville. Through their Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program, members financially support the farm or engage in work commitments, facilitating a sustainable model that reduces financial risk by pre-financing production costs. This enables Frog Song Organics to focus on producing high-quality organic produce without the need for borrowing. Over the years, they have expanded from two acres to managing over sixty acres of diverse crops such as vegetables, herbs, fruits, and flowers, all certified organic since 2012 by Quality Certification Services. In addition to CSA memberships that allow members to pick up fresh produce weekly at convenient locations, Frog Song Organics sells their goods at regional farmers markets, fine restaurants, grocers, distributors, and buying clubs. The company also produces value-added products like jams and fermented foods while raising laying hens for eggs and maintaining a pastured pork program. The workforce consists of both local and international employees hired through the H-2A guest worker visa program. As of 2024, Frog Song Organics remains a dynamic agricultural entity dedicated to community food security, ecologically and socially responsible farming practices, and establishing valuable economic relationships within their region.