Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. For many people, getting up and speaking in front of others is quite a task, it can be hard to muster up the courage and express your…
Category: Farm & Outdoors
Start Your Engines!
Steve Cordle ECB Publishing, Inc. When I was growing up, there was a track where we would go to ride go-carts. We would pay to rent them (Actually, Dad paid the fee,…
Let’s Get Nutty – it’s the 2020 Peanut Butter Challenge!
It’s officially fall and peanut harvest is here which means that it’s time to spread the cheer (and protein) with the annual UF/IFAS Peanut Butter Challenge! The annual challenge runs from Oct….
Something Fishy
Steve Cordle ECB Publishing, Inc. The Annual Richardson Pond Fishing Tournament is returning for 2020, after a two year hiatus. Thomas Richardson will host the event on September 26th in a stocked…
Virtual backyard gardening workshop!
The temperatures have dropped slightly this week and fall is on the horizon! This is my favorite time of year to plant a garden and now is the time to start thinking…
A passion for bamboo
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. David Harvey loves bamboo, that’s why he’s dedicated about 10 years to growing, selling and educating everyone he can about it. Harvey, now 69, started growing bamboo…
Pine trees in Jefferson County
The current potential for extreme foul weather has many residents of Jefferson County concerned about the safety of the trees near their homes. While it is almost inconceivable to imagine the area…
Bamboo
Les Harrison County Extension Director, Ag & Natural Resources Wakulla County Extension Temperatures are at the discomfort level and social distancing is on everyone’s mind. That summer feeling of needing relief from…
The benefit of bats outweigh their viral risk
Tory Moore, UF/IFAS Contributor From Hollywood movies to Halloween celebrations, bats have a reputation as spooky, vile creatures to be avoided. The novel coronavirus has only deepened the disdain and fear some…
The docile nature of a Cow Killer
Molly Jameson UF/IFAS Extension Leon County Has a large, flashy, bright red-orange, fuzzy ant-like creature ever captured your attention? It may have been the infamous velvet ant, otherwise fittingly known as “cow…
Farmers, ranchers: apply for COVID assistance
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. The COVID-19 pandemic struck every industry with a fervor, and farmers and ranchers have not been left untouched by the financial devastation that a pandemic like this…
Help us conserve beach nesting birds
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Contributor The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is reminding the public that it’s waterbird nesting season. Many Floridians and guests are returning to the…
Bay scallop season open in Franklin-Jefferson, a portion of Taylor County and Levy-Hernando
Florida Wildlife Commission Contributor Recreational bay scallop season for Franklin through the northwestern portion of Taylor County, as well as Levy, Citrus and Hernando counties opened on Wednesday, July 1 and will…
Simpson Nurseries: 118-year-old nursery continues to grow
Lina Nissley ECB Publishing, Inc. Florida’s oldest nursery, Simpson Nurseries, was started in 1902 as a family business and later became known as the largest watermelon seed and pecan tree producer in…
On the water and regarding wildlife Chamber’s Junior Leadership Class holds final day of activities
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Every year, the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce sponsors and hosts an opportunity for local youth to develop leadership skills, learn about the career avenues available locally…
Wild about Wildlife – 100 free slots for Jefferson County families
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. A limited-space summer camp is reserving 100 spots for Jefferson County families. This camp, which begins on July 6 and will conclude with its final weekly session…
2020 Southeastern Hay Contest
Hay season is here! Hay production is a large part of our economy here in Jefferson County and now is the time to focus on quality hay production. The first step…
‘Orangedog’ caterpillar today, giant swallowtail tomorrow
The giant swallowtail, Papilio cresphontes is one of the largest, and in my opinion, most beautiful butterflies found in our area. I’ve seen several flying through the county this spring. The larval…
Scallop Season to start soon!!
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has set the dates for this summer’s bay scallop season on the Gulf Coast of Florida. The season varies depending…
Family fun in local waters
Jefferson County lakes and rivers offer outdoor activities for adventurous families Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. COVID-19 can’t ruin the natural beauty of North Florida’s panhandle region. While theme parks are limiting…
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