Article Courtesy of Florida Wildlife Commission (FWC) As the weather becomes warmer and wetter, people in Florida are more likely to encounter amphibians, including nonnative cane toads. These toads, also known as…
Category: Farm & Outdoors
Jefferson County Farm Bureau announces annual youth speech contest for August
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. This August, the Jefferson County Farm Bureau will be hosting its annual youth speech contest. While the date for the contest has yet to be announced, students…
Jefferson Farmers Market is open daily
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson Farmers Market is open daily for fresh produce, potted herbs and bushes, bales of pine straw and other seasonal items. Ed and Tammy Strickland began operating…
Protecting yourself from mosquitos
Mosquitoes are a pesky nuisance Floridians are all too familiar with, especially this time of year. They are not only a blood-sucking nuisance but they carry many diseases. Mosquito-borne diseases of public…
From the fields, to their forks
Youth learn about agriculture during 4-H day camp Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. As time passes, as cities grow and farmlands become swallowed up by neighborhoods, shopping centers and roads, consumers who…
The greens of summer
Jennifer Mason Guest Columnist The hot days of summer are here and I especially love the cool greens of the garden. Daytime sun wilts most of the flowers, but the greens of…
Women in agriculture
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. For as long as agriculture has been a part of society, women have worked equally alongside men to run the fields, farms, ranches and orchards that bring…
This farmer cares…
Ben White is the newest CARES farmer of Jefferson County Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Ben White, a Jefferson County native, grew up in Waukeenah, where his family lived on the vast…
Field Ecology Day gives hands-on learning to nature, wildlife and biology
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. On Wednesday, May 15 and Thursday, May 16, third grade and fifth grade students from around Jefferson County gathered out at the UF/IFAS Jefferson County Extension and…
Poison ivy and poison oak
The summer-like temperatures and clear blue skies serve as a near irresistible enticement to enjoy north Florida’s natural environs. The springs, forest and coastline each have a unique charm and attraction for…
Enjoying pine trees and wildflowers
Debbie Snapp, ECB Publishing, Inc. Paul and Helen Michael have been enjoying their 150+ acreage on Watermill Road, just off Waukeenah Highway, for 16 years now. They moved here from a smaller…
Fishing in Florida: Alligator Gar
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. The torpedo-shaped body and dual row of large, sharp teeth are some of most the distinctive features of one of Florida’s freshwater fish species. Perhaps unsurprising, due…
Warm spring weather means it’s time to brush up on tips for living with alligators
Story Submitted by FWC The American alligator, Florida’s state reptile, is an important part of Florida’s wetland habitats. This large reptile is found throughout the state in fresh water lakes, ponds, swamps…
Fishing in Florida: African Pompano
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Throughout the tropical oceans of the world, the African Pompano makes its home. This large saltwater fish is easily recognized by its compressed body, rounded and steeped…
5 Rivers Adventures unmasks real Florida
Savannah Reams ECB Publishing, Inc. 5 Rivers Adventures began with one man’s love for North Florida and the natural rivers that flow through its heart. Bradley Cooley, a Jefferson County native and…
Alligator mating season is here
Tips to stay safe and respect Florida’s largest reptile Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. The warm climate, abundant wildlife and stunning waterfronts are just some of the reasons why Florida has lured…
Jefferson County Cattlemen’s Association back in business!
Story submitted After several years of inactivity, the Jefferson County Cattlemen’s Association along with UF/IFAS Extension Jefferson County, hosted their first meeting on Thursday, March 14, at the Great Mark Western Cattle…
Get your reel and rod: fish without a license in Florida during Free Fishing Days
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. In the state of Florida, fishermen and fisherwomen need to purchase a fishing license in order to drop a lure or net into the many salt or…
Jennifer’s Garden
Jennifer Mason, Guest Columnist Spring always reminds us of the hidden gems that lay dormant in the soil. Our native species are colorful and so very beneficial for our pollinators that aid…
Kings of Spring Turkey banquet
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