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…
Category: Farm & Outdoors
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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The rodeo step turkey
Story Courtesy of Joe Reams A foreword: Growing up, hunting season was an exciting time in the Reams household. Not only did my daddy own and operate a hunting business, but he…
Coyotes – are they a problem?
John Willoughby ECB Publishing, Inc. Coyotes, once a strictly western species, have migrated eastward. The expansion of coyotes to northwestern Florida began in the 1970s and, today, they are considered to be…
4-H Chick Chain Project Open to Youth
Many people are familiar with the term ‘4-H’ but do you actually know what the four H’s stand for? Head, Heart, Hands and Health! The 4-H Youth Development Program was established through…
The truth about Florida’s deer rut
Submitted By Tony Young There are a lot of theories and differing opinions on what causes the white-tailed deer rut. Hours of daylight decreasing, geographic latitude, genetics, climate, evolution and moon phase…
Dogs and Citrus Greening
For decades, humans have relied on dogs to detect explosives, illegal drugs, lost people and wildlife. More recently, they have been used to detect pests such as termites, bedbugs and agricultural insect…
Dicamba use changes in row crops
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has extended the registration of dicamba for over-the-top use of weed control in transgenic cotton and soybean now through 2020. Dicamba products approved for use on…
Updated statewide abundance estimate for the Florida manatee
Story Submitted The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) accomplished an important conservation goal by publishing the results from the second statewide population estimate of the Florida manatee. Results from the…
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