Hailey Waldo ECB Publishing, Inc. The Florida Division of Food, Nutrition and Wellness has officially opened its annual Florida Farm to School Essay Contest, inviting high school students across the state to…
Category: Farm & Outdoors
Laura’s Garden Notes: Gardening for remembrance
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. When the camellia bushes start blooming, which they are right now, they bring back memories of my brother-in-law Randy, who died relatively young in a car accident….
Orange tree tops in the forest are a sign of stress
John McGuire and Kier Klepzig Contributors There has been a recent increase in pine tree deaths reported in a swath extending from Tallahassee, Fla., heading north to Thomasville, Ga., and then east…
How important are Florida’s forests?
John Dooner Southern Forestry Consultants, Inc. Florida Forests Week is Oct. 26-Nov. 1. It’s a special time for those of us who own, manage and depend upon Florida’s forests for our livelihoods….
4-H program expanding, seeks volunteers to lead new clubs
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County has for many years had a vibrant 4-H program with strong participation among local youth. Built up during John Lilly’s long tenure as the 4-H…
Tamarin monkey family welcomes another baby
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. A few weeks ago, the tamarin monkey family at the North Florida Wildlife Center welcomed another baby. Executive Director Ryan Reines is beyond excited that the home…
Tall Timbers offers landowners assistance managing lands
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…
Spurweed is a spiny “serpent”
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…
Florida’s Hunting, Fishing and Camping Sales Tax Holiday lasts through December
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…
Supplemental cattle feeding in drought conditions
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’s Garden Notes: Good and dry
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…
UF/IFAS to offer fall gardening/raised bed workshop
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…
I have wooded property – how do I manage it properly?
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…
Agriculture is vital to our region
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…
World Teachers’ Day with Stefanie Prevatt
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Oct. 5 is World Teachers’ Day, an event to spread awareness of the efforts of teachers across the globe. This World Teachers’ Day, we’re shining a spotlight…
Clarke Family Chosen as 2025 Farm Family of the Year
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…
Women’s Leadership Committee continues their hard work
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…
Door prizes ended the evening with smiles
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. The Farm Bureau Annual Meeting ended with a bang as little fingers created winners by pulling tickets out of a bucket. With prizes from baskets of goodies,…
Women’s Leadership Committee fundraiser benefits from generosity of attendees
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…