Category: Farm & Outdoors

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…

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…

Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Douglas Walker and Ronnie Walker, Jefferson County dairy farmers, produce milk for the milk market in Florida, and they produce it by the gallons. The milk produced…

Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. During this time of year, anyone interested in planting, from full-time farmers to weekend gardeners, would consult the Old Farmer’s Almanac. Whether it was in Jefferson County…

Citrus is not only a vital part of our economy in Florida but it’s also a major component in our landscapes. With many folks spending more time outdoors and working in the…

You may have seen recent news about the Asian giant hornet being found in the United States. This insect has recently been called the “murder hornet,” though that name is not used…

Savannah Reams ECB Publishing, Inc. On Monday, April 27, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) launched the online Hemp Cultivation Licensing Portal, allowing local farmers to apply for licenses….

Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. The Kinsey U-Pick Blueberry Farm continues to operate in Jefferson County, even after 40-years of hard work and much success. Wayne Kinsey works and watches over the…

Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Hunter Horne is one of Jefferson County’s local ranchers whose career is focused around keeping his community (and country) fed. But Horne has also gone above-and-beyond in…

MetroMedia Lawns and gardens tend to draw the bulk of homeowners’ attention come spring and summer. But it’s important that property owners tend to the trees that dot their property as well….

Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Will U-Pick Farms be able to continue as they have? Maybe…with a few changes! Social distancing, wearing masks and gloves and “no sampling” just may be the…

New non-profit fights for the American farmer Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. “We are American Grown. Made up of farmers and consumers from across the United States, we come together to sound…

Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Local farmers, ranchers and supports of agriculture might have missed the annual cool-season forage demonstration and tour hosted by the Jefferson County UF/IFAS Extension Office in March….

Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. New Leaf Farms is a 270-acre farm that is located in Lamont, just a short drive from Interstate 10. The farm’s acreage consisting of 127 acres of…

The purpose of the UF/IFAS Jefferson County Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Program is to provide educational programs, assistance and opportunities to producers, homeowners and stakeholders related to sustainable agriculture practices in…

Emerald G. Parsons ECB Publishing, Inc. The annual National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) Hunting Heritage Event and Jefferson County Kings of Spring Youth Turkey Challenge, is set for Saturday, March 14 at…

FWC offers sneak-peek at upcoming scalloping rules John Willoughby ECB Publishing, Inc. In the peak of the summer, the waters of the Gulf of Mexico are entered by fishermen and enthusiasts during…