Category: Farm & Outdoors

Deadline is March 15 Bea Coker ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s time to prepare for the 2024 Florida 4-H Forest Ecology Contest, sponsored by UF/IFAS and Project Learning Tree. For this state-level competition,…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Tomorrow, March 2, is the birthday of Dr. Seuss, and kids around the world have been celebrating his famous books and artistry all week long. My celebration…

De’Anthony Price UF/IFAS Extension – Jefferson County Are you thinking about having a vegetable garden this Spring? Please join us for Spring Vegetable Gardening 101. The two-session workshop will provide educational materials…

Florida Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services Fresh is best. Consumers around the world look for and value the “Fresh From Florida” label. Knowing when items are in season is the key…

Suwannee River Water Management District Contributor The Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) invites area residents and visitors to celebrate February as Florida Hiking Trails Month. Florida Hiking Trails Month encourages Floridians…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. In February we begin the exciting transition from winter crops into springtime plantings. In many cultures whose calendars take into account both lunar and solar cycles, the…

Florida Wildlife Commission Contributor The Northwest Region Volunteer Program offers many opportunities for citizens to get involved in the conservation of Florida’s wildlife. Volunteers can assist on wildlife surveys and studies, habitat…

De’Anthony Price UF/IFAS Ag Agent – Jefferson County People love eating potatoes, and farmers love planting them. Traditionally, Valentine’s Day is a known date for growing potatoes. This tradition goes back generations….

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. In the United States, farmers account for only about two percent of the population. The other 98 percent rely on these farmers to help feed an entire…

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Despite their shy nature, the Florida coyote is exceptionally common. Most residents are more likely to hear these elusive creatures than they are to actually see one,…

Florida Wildlife Commission Contributor The Florida Wildlife Commission is currently asking Florida residents to report the sightings of any non-native species. Reporting observations helps FWC manage these nonnative species. The best reports…

Florida Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson has announced the opening of the nomination process for the Woman of the Year in Agriculture Award and the…

De’Anthony Price Agriculture & Natural Resources Agent UF/IFAS Extension Jefferson County Are you thinking about growing small fruits? Do you want to start a U-Pick operation? On Tuesday, Feb. 20, please join…

DeAnthony Price Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent UF/IFAS Jefferson County After the freeze last year, winter plant protection is critical. Cold temperatures in North Florida can get very low, enough to damage…

Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. Although the national recognition of Arbor Day is still a few months away, the statewide recognition of Florida’s Arbor Day is the third Friday in January. This…

Submitted by FWC New regulations for snook in state and adjacent federal waters will go into effect beginning Jan. 1, 2024. These regulation changes will establish nine snook management regions and establish…

Submitted by FWC The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is offering technical assistance to potential applicants interested in the Florida Boating Improvement Program and the Boating Infrastructure Grant Program. The…

UF/IFAS Extension Service – Jefferson The Life, Liberty and Livestock Club Ag Judging Teams were busy in November! After many weeks of practice, they competed at the North Florida Fair on Nov….

Local products from local farmers for local people   Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Fourteen years ago, four North Florida women with backgrounds in agriculture banded together in an effort to support…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. With a New Year comes that special, open feeling of possibility. Most people hone in on this once a year, but my life has ended up with…