Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Many famous folks have had something to say about “too much of a good thing” – from Aesop to Shakespeare, from Mae West to Jerry Garcia and…
Category: Farm & Outdoors
Hay! Is your field on fire?
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The world is full of myths and superstition, and these fantastical tales teach us little lessons about life and encourage us to keep out of trouble. If…
Farm Bureau holds contests
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Farm Bureau held three contests this year: a Speech Contest, a Poster Contest and an Essay Contest. For this year’s Speech Contest, the topic…
Farm spotlight: 84 West Farm
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. “Chickens are a gateway farm animal,” says Shelby Feinberg, to a chuckle of agreement from her husband, Jeff. That’s how their small family farm began, 10 years…
A way with weeds
“Weeds are flowers too, once you get to know them.” –A.A. Milne Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. In late spring and early summer, as the garden plants get strong and productive, weeds…
4-H Mighty Oaks win awards in statewide ecology contest
Carly Peary Contributor The new Mighty Oaks Wildlife Ecology 4-H Club represented Jefferson County in the Statewide 4-H Forest Ecology Contest on Saturday, April 15. Officials reported record attendance for this year’s…
Two white pelicans get the chance to live, at NFWC
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Nemo and Nigel once lived in the wild, spending their winters with other White Pelicans in warm coastal areas of Florida, California, Mexico or Central America. For…
4-H Ecology Field Day
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The expansive grounds of the Jefferson County UF/IFAS Extension Office was once again the setting for 4-H Ecology Field Day on Wednesday, May 3. The event brought…
Laura’s Garden Notes – May Anticipations
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. What a great spring it’s been for my little garden. In the past month I’ve gradually dug out another couple of rows so that I can keep…
The Monticello Homestead Exchange One man’s surplus is another’s head start!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Part of living in a rural area is the appeal to a rustic life. Property owners who live in rural areas enjoy a peaceful getaway from hectic…
Blueberries are on the way!
Submitted by Florida Agritourism Association The sweet smell of spring is among us, and that means that it is officially blueberry season here in Florida! There is no better way to immerse…
Laura’s Garden Notes – April is the last month to plant many crops
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Space in the Garden: Last month I did indeed expand my home garden as planned to make room for more goodness to come. I’m experimenting this year…
Spring turkey season opens soon
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. In the North Florida area, spring turkey season will open on Saturday, March 18, and will continue through Sunday, April 23. According to the Florida Fish and…
Laura’s Garden Notes – What to plant in March
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. With higher prices at the grocery store and roadside vegetable stand, I am more determined than ever to have a thriving garden this spring. Signs of spring…
Last call for Florida Fish Art Contest entries!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Florida is well known and well-celebrated for its stunning waterways, rich ecosystems and lush natural beauty. It is estimated that over 200 species of fish call Florida’s…
Boots, barrels and braggin’
Patricia Smith ECB Publishing, Inc. Cowgirls from all around mounted up and showed out at a National Barrel Horse Association (NBHA) event at Monticello’s Monica Roberts Arena on Saturday, Jan. 28. There…
Coming full circle with CB Family Farms
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. For Josie and Cole Bridges, farming has always been a part of life. As they both came from farming family backgrounds, it seemed only natural for this…
FWC to host Florida State Fish Art Contest
Submitted by The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), in partnership with Wildlife Forever, is excited to announce the 25th Anniversary Fish Art Contest…
More milkweed for more monarchs
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. For a second year, the North Florida Wildlife Center (NFWC) in Lamont, Fla., is expanding its active support for threatened monarch butterflies by updating the milkweed planting…
Kiwanis hosts Farm-City Week celebration
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Kiwanis Club of Monticello gave tribute to farmers at their weekly meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 16. In recognition of Farm-City Week, the luncheon’s invited guests included…
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