Category: Farm & Outdoors

Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A representative of Tall Timbers Research Station and Land Conservancy (TT) recently appeared before the Jefferson County Commission to promote several of the organization’s programs that benefit…

Ed Duke and Sam Hand Florida A&M University Escaping the bond of modern civilization frequently includes the removal of shoes and enjoying the sensation of grass underfoot. The cool, pliable and irregular…

Danny Federico ECB Publishing, Inc. Residents across Florida will have the chance to save on outdoor supplies this fall through the state’s Hunting, Fishing and Camping Sales Tax Holiday, which began on…

Ben Hoffner Horticulture/Ag & Natural Resources Agent UF/IFAS Extension – Jefferson With continuous weeks of drought through the end of August and throughout September, all of North Florida has been in either…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. From late August through most of September, not a drop of rain fell at our house. Since we’ve come through a number of dry spells and full-blown…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Rain has started falling again, just in time for those interested in starting a fall garden to get busy. For the latest information about growing your own…

Jimmy McQuigg Florida Forest Service – Jefferson Owning wooded property in Jefferson County is a privilege and a responsibility. Whether your goals are wildlife habitat, timber production, recreation or simply preserving a…

Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc.  Agriculture in our region provides not only food and fiber, but also significant social, economic and environmental benefits. The agricultural industry generates jobs and revenue, promotes biodiversity…

Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. The farming community of Jefferson County anticipates the Farm Bureau Annual Meeting each year, as it is an important and fun gathering of friends, fellow farmers and…

Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. Sarah Fulford, Chair of the Jefferson County Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee (WLC), was working hard this year, and it didn’t stop on the night of the…

Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. A Farm Bureau meeting activity that has everyone biting at the bit each year is the cake auction fundraiser. As is the norm, this year’s auction took…

Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. Although there was a lighthearted atmosphere as old and new faces gathered for the Farm Bureau Jefferson County Annual Meeting, there was also serious business to attend…

Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. Each year, young people in our community are involved in the Farm Bureau meeting in a variety of ways, one of which is contests. For the littlest…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. On the second weekend of October each year, the Fl-Ga Farm Tour makes it possible to visit many farms, ranches, groves, orchards, gardens, vineyards and other operations…