Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, March 14, the UF/IFAS Extension office in Jefferson County will hold its annual spring expo, beginning at 9 a.m. and lasting until 1 p.m. at…
Category: Farm & Outdoors
Jefferson County Kings of Spring to host two fundraising events March, 7, 14
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. For local residents with an affinity for the outdoors, the Jefferson County Kings of Spring (associated with the National Wild Turkey Federation) has two highly-anticipated events happening…
Laura’s Garden Notes: Lovely and luscious blue
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s a good idea to plant for a rainbow of edibles and when doing that not to overlook the blue ones. Blue foods are known for being…
Volunteers needed to support new 4-H Shooting Sports Club
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Thirty-three youth have filled up the waiting list for a new Jefferson County 4-H club focused on shooting sports. Adult volunteers are needed, however, before the club…
Join the Garden Growers 4-H Club
Fauna Mitchell UF/IFAS Extension – Jefferson Calling all 7-12 year olds in Jefferson County! Have you ever tasted a sun-warmed cherry tomato straight from the vine? Would you like to crunch into…
Farm Bureau establishes disaster relief fund for agriculture
Story Submitted Florida Farm Bureau has created a disaster relief fund that will assist Florida farmers and ranchers who have suffered significant agricultural losses or expenses because of weather-related events and other…
Learn about the new Beekeeping 4-H Club at open house Feb. 24
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. A new 4-H club is preparing to start up for youth ages 8 and up who are interested in beekeeping. An informational open house will be held…
Florida producers urged to report agricultural losses from winter 2026 freeze events
Hailey Waldo ECB Publishing, Inc. Florida agricultural producers impacted by the winter 2026 freeze events are being asked to participate in a rapid damage assessment survey, led by the University of Florida’s…
Laura’s Garden Notes: From seed to stovetop
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. “When the world wearies and society fails to satisfy, there is always the garden.” – Minnie Aumonier Over the past few weeks, we’ve had snow flurries, icy gales,…
Grassroots members advocate in Tallahassee for Farm Bureau Day
Florida Farm Bureau Contributor More than 400 grassroots members spent a day in Tallahassee to meet with elected officials at the state level during Farm Bureau Day, held this year on Tuesday,…
Leaves and Limestone: Landscaping for wildlife and other winter thoughts
Jennifer Mason Contributor The cold weather this winter is the test for what plants are going to survive and thrive in your yard/property. The blooming exotics such as Japanese magnolias and flowering…
Landscaping for wildlife and other winter thoughts
Jennifer Mason Contributor The cold weather this winter is the test for what plants are going to survive and thrive in your yard/property. The blooming exotics such as Japanese magnolias and flowering…
Fire & Nature Festival is rescheduled for Feb. 7
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Red Hills Fire & Nature Festival, originally planned for Saturday, Jan. 31, has been rescheduled to Saturday, Feb. 7, due to the cold and windy weather…
Drought disaster assistance available
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) has designated eight Florida counties as primary natural disaster areas due to the recent drought. These include Jefferson County as well…
Forest Service gives away trees on Florida Arbor Day
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. On Florida Arbor Day, local and regional leaders of the Florida Forest Service held a tree giveaway in the parking lot of Tractor Supply in Monticello. A…
SRWMD issues water shortage advisory
SRWMD Contributor Following a year of below-average rainfall across North Florida that has affected rivers, springs and groundwater levels, the Suwannee River Water Management District (District) Governing Board issued a water shortage…
Nominees sought for National Peanut Board
Brittany Green Florida Peanut Producers Association The Florida Peanut Producers Association seeks eligible peanut producers who are interested in serving on the National Peanut Board. The Florida Peanut Producers Association will hold…
Red Hills Fire & Nature Festival is Jan. 31
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Tall Timbers Research Station and Land Conservancy has organized a Red Hills Fire & Nature Festival for Saturday, Jan. 31, beginning at 11 a.m. and lasting until…
Laura’s Garden Notes: To sow a seed “we must open our hands”
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. In the depths of winter, many people who kindle hopes for “Peace on Earth” carry those forward into positive new year actions toward peace of mind, peace…
Celebrate Florida Arbor Day at local tree giveaway event
Jimmy McQuigg Jefferson County Forester Florida Arbor Day is right around the corner, and this year, the Florida Forest Service (FFS) is making it extra special. To honor this important day, FFS…