Young Monticello horseman named champion in foxhunting tournament Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. A young Monticello horseman has received recognition for his participation in the Junior North American Field Hunter Championship (JNAFHC)…
Category: Farm & Outdoors
Big buck brought down in Jefferson County
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. On Monday, November 19, a sportsman was sitting out in the woods on a parcel of privately owned property in Jefferson County. Colin Clyne, an avid outdoorsman…
Where can you dispose of your Christmas trees?
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Once Christmas is over, the lights have come down from the outside of the house, the blown up Santa and Rudolph have been stored away for next…
Emergency Conservation Program assistance available in 17 Florida counties
Story Submitted The Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) provides emergency funding and technical assistance to farmers and ranchers to rehabilitate farmland damaged by natural disasters and to implement emergency water conservation measures in…
Clear Lake Farm in Lamont
Debbie Snapp, ECB Publishing, Inc. Clear Lake Farm in Lamont is family owned and operated, concentrating its efforts on growing healthy and nutritious foods. Future plans for the farm include the planting…
Protecting yourself from mosquitos
Mosquitoes are a pesky nuisance Floridians are all too familiar with. They are not only a biting nuisance but they carry many viruses. Earlier this month, three cases of the West Nile…
Farm-City Week in Jefferson County
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Farm City Week was created over 60 years ago when Merle H. Tucker, the then-chairman of the Kiwanis International Agriculture and Conservation Committee was seated next to…
Lichens
Symptoms are usually the first clue that something is wrong. It can be a fever, a cough, fatigue or a number of other indicators in people, pets or livestock. The severity of…
Doveweed
While the 21st century has its technological wonders, there are still mysteries and riddles which defy understanding. One of those endless enigmas is the common names of objects or tangible things, especially…
A&B Produce Farm: Laying a foundation for the future
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. The A&B Produce Farm was just one of several farms to visit during the 11th annual two-day Farm Tour scattered across the Florida Panhandle, sponsored this year…
USDA reminds farmers and ranchers of approaching deadline
2017 Disaster Program deadline approaches for Jefferson, Taylor, Madison, Leon, and Wakulla County agricultural producers recovering from the effects of Hurricane Irma U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Madison/Taylor and Jefferson/Leon/Wakulla County…
11th annual Farm Tour rescheduled for this weekend
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. If you’re looking for something fun and natural to do on the weekend, the 11th annual farm tour has been rescheduled for this Saturday and Sunday, Oct….
Commissioner Putnam reminds consumers to research charities before donating
Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam reminds Floridians to research charitable organizations prior to contributing. Often in the wake of disasters, such as Hurricane Michael, fraudulent charities are created to take advantage…
Armyworms
Guests which are picky eaters are no fun, especially for a host who is attempting to please. No matter what dish is served, there is always something wrong with it. It can…
11th annual Farm Tour
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Looking for something fun and natural to do? The 11th annual farm tour – set this year for Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 13-14 – is being billed…
Air Potato Leaf Beetles are here to help
I’m sure many of you could easily recognize air potato with its winding vines and heart-shaped leaves climbing high along roadsides, fence rows and natural vegetation, but could you recognize its key…
National Hunting and Fishing Day celebrates #WhoTaughtYou
Florida has abundant outdoor recreational opportunities. The state boasts public access to a wide array of hunting, fishing, boating and wildlife viewing activities. It is the Fishing Capital of the World and…
Fulford represents Florida Farmers
Savannah Reams, , ECB Publishing, Inc. Local farmer, Ernest Fulford, was chosen as a representative for Florida farmers, to attend the National Cotton Council’s 2018 Producer Information Exchange Program (P.I.E.) the week…
Ragweed renegades
The disheartening knowledge that a fall cooling is still weeks away is only mitigated by knowing the autumn allergy season will arrive with the moderating temperatures. Given the substantial and consistent rains…
The hunt is on
Florida’s Statewide Alligator Harvest began this week Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Story Submitted Florida’s statewide alligator harvest, nationally and internationally recognized as a model program for the sustainable use of…
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