Category: Farm & Outdoors

Justice Barrington UF/IFAS Extension – Jefferson On Wednesday, Jan. 8, the Jefferson County 4-H Teen Council gathered for an engaging and inspiring event titled “Envisioning Your Future.” During this interactive session, council…

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Contributor The Rural and Family Lands Protection Program partners with Florida farmers and ranchers through rural lands protection easements to preserve working agricultural operations that…

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,…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The North Florida Wildlife Center is holding a special Wild Wonders weekend on Saturday-Sunday, Jan. 25-26. The gate opens at 10 a.m. and the fun lasts until…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County 4-H is holding a one-hour 4-H Demonstration and Illustrated Talk Workshop on Friday, Jan. 31, at the extension office. All local youth are invited to…

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. This November marked a big milestone for 10-year-old Monticello 4-H member, Bailey Kate Bridges, and her 9-month-old beef heifer, Lil Bit. On Nov. 16 and 17, the…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. With winter solstice nearly two weeks behind us, we can really begin to sense the gradual lengthening of days. Our coldest weather still lies in the weeks…

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. While our calendars tell us that winter is just a few short days away, the hinting chill of winter has been threatening off and on for the…

Florida Fish and Wildlife Contributor The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) proudly highlights the significant milestones achieved in 2024, as Florida solidifies its reputation as a national leader in conservation…

Citrus production is one of Florida’s largest agricultural industries due to its warmer climate that is suitable for most citrus varieties. When we think of North Florida agriculture production, we usually do…

Ben Hoffner UF/IFAS Extension – Jefferson With the cooler days ahead of us agriculture producers in Jefferson County are beginning to prepare and continuing to work hard on their crops and with…

Dear Friends and Neighbors, National Farm–City “Week” is the week leading up to Thanksgiving Day. This is a time to recognize and honor the contributions of the country’s farmers and other agriculturalists…

Caraline Coombs Florida Farm Bureau Federation The Jefferson County Farm Bureau, in collaboration with the Monticello Kiwanis Club, hosted a successful Farm-City Week Luncheon on Wednesday, Nov. 13. The annual event brought…

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The long, hot days of summer have slowly faded away, replaced with shorter, cooler days of autumn. While our Florida weather will continue to fluctuate in the…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Radishes have just come into season in Florida, and they will continue to be available for many months to come – through the rest of fall, all…

Tall Timbers Contributor Landowners in 11 Florida counties will have the opportunity to tap into $25 million in federal financial assistance for land management practices and permanent land conservation thanks to a…

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Farm Credit of Northwest Florida announced the launch of the 2025 AgVocator Scholarship Program, which is intended to support the next generation of agricultural leaders. Applicants with…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Say hello to our community’s new 4-H program assistant at the Jefferson County UF/IFAS Extension Office, Justice Barrington! Though she now lives in Tallahassee, Barrington considers herself…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s been way too long since we had a drop of rain. Somehow most of the plants out in nature seem to be getting by on the…