Category: Farm & Outdoors

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. This time of year, many people start gearing up for a busy season of outdoor activities. Major hunting seasons, including for deer and waterfowl, are just around…

Stefanie L. Prevatt ECB Publishing, Inc.  The Jefferson County FFA Chapter is pleased to announce the slate of officer positions for the 2026-2027 school year. The FFA officer team plays an important…

Stefanie L. Prevatt ECB Publishing, Inc.  University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension Jefferson County will host the Big Bend Pesticide Training Series Sept. 14 – 17, 2026 at…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. For those who like to keep eyes on the skies, September has some exciting celestial events in store, including some of the year’s best views of Neptune…

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Contributor The recreational harvest season for snook starts Sept. 1 in all east coast (Southeast, Indian River Lagoon and Northeast) and most west coast (Panhandle, Big…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Do you have a child who’s interested in agriculture? Are they a fan of going outdoors and getting a little dirt under their fingernails? If so, the…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. If you’ve been thinking about hopping on the boat and heading out to sea for some fishing, Sept. 5 is your chance. The Florida Fish and Wildlife…

U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Contributor The Jefferson County USDA Service Center was closed as of Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, until further notice. Agricultural producers will receive uninterrupted service from their local Farm…

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Contributor Your ideas and opinions are needed! Help shape the future harvest and management regulations for wild oysters in the Big Bend. Join us for an…

Ady Hammock ECB Publishing, Inc. Anyone who has been around oak trees lately has probably noticed several hairy caterpillars. Chances are, it was a Tussock Moth Caterpillar. These insects eventually develop into…

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Contributor At its August meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) issued an executive order to modify the 2026 recreational season for gag grouper…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Every summer at the peak of blueberry season, Blue Sky Farm gives its u-pick visitors the chance to load up on berries and have their payment donated…

Jennifer Mason Contributor I have a large tulip poplar, Liriodendron tulipfera, growing outside my bedroom window. This tree is not really a poplar, but a member of the magnolia family. It has…

Stefanie L. Prevatt ECB Publishing, Inc.  The familiar snap of pea pods, stories shared on a shady porch, and a bowl slowly filling with fresh White Acre peas are memories many North…

Jennifer Mason Contributor As the high heat of mid summer is upon us, I find that few wildflowers dare to risk blooming in the intense sun. I have a few showing their…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. This time of year, many people start gearing up for a busy season of outdoor activities. Major hunting seasons, including for deer and waterfowl, are just around…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Farmers and ranchers who want to learn more about available emergency resources can attend an upcoming meeting offered on Aug. 13 by Jefferson County Emergency Management in…

Photo Courtesy of NASA Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. For those who like to keep eyes on the skies, August has some exciting celestial events in store, including a meteor shower and…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Bobbie Golden loves sharing with all who visit the sights and stories of Golden Acres Ranch, her 20-year labor of love. Stop by the ranch and you…