In this powerful episode of The Panhandle Pulse, Chuck Asbury sits down with Jared Cartee, a leading advocate in the fight against human trafficking and the voice behind Safe in the Panhandle and Ruth Lake Farm.

Jared shares his deeply personal journey—from ministry, recovery, and fatherhood to becoming a major force for awareness, prevention, and victim support in Northwest Florida. He breaks down how human trafficking is impacting the Florida Panhandle, why the numbers are rising, and what signs families and businesses must look for.

You'll learn about:

• The mission of Safe in the Panhandle, including prevention, intervention, and restoration
• How Ruth Lake Farm is building a sustainable model to financially support anti-trafficking efforts
• The urgent need for 24/7 emergency safe homes
• How local businesses can get certified training
• The real signs of trafficking that parents, teachers, and community members often miss
• Ways YOU can support the mission—through training, donations, and community involvement

Jared also highlights the farm’s honey, satsuma oranges, blueberries, and future Christmas trees, all of which fund critical advocacy and rescue work.

If you live in the Panhandle or want to understand what trafficking really looks like in local communities, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

👉 Learn more or get involved:
safeinthepanhandle.com
ruthlakefarm.net

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