Category: Farm & Outdoors

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Since the mid 1800s or so, Americans have used the phrase “gone to seed” figuratively as a way to disparage something or someone that has, according to…

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Most homesteads that raise chickens want to provide a safe, sanitary home for their flock, and whether you free-range or have a chicken-run set up, a good…

If you like guineas and ducks, like me, this just might be the article for you. This year my family got a shipment of ducklings and guinea keets. They were so cute!…

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. For most of us growing up in rural communities, the steady, whirring hum of cicadas is one of the most nostalgic indicators of an upcoming summer. Unlike…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. By the beginning of May, midday temperatures regularly nudge into the 80s. By month’s end, even hotter temps bring new challenges to the home garden. Heat-loving weeds…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Companionship is such an appealing experience that people really take notice of it, in all its forms. When a special sense of belonging blooms, when an unexpected…

Many farmers who want to transition to organic production must change their practices or adopt new farming strategies in common management areas, regardless of what they produce. These include building and maintaining…

In March of 2024, the UF/IFAS Extension in Jefferson County was awarded a grant from the Apalachee Audubon Society to install a pollinator garden at its facility on West Washington Street. The…

Leah Androski ECB Publishing, Inc. Spring turkey season starts on Saturday, March 16, and lasts through Sunday, April 21. Florida is home to six million acres of wildlife management area (WMA) systems…

SRWMD Contributor March is Florida Biking Month and the Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) wants to encourage residents and visitors to take advantage of Florida’s spring weather and enjoy the great…

Deadline is March 15 Bea Coker ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s time to prepare for the 2024 Florida 4-H Forest Ecology Contest, sponsored by UF/IFAS and Project Learning Tree. For this state-level competition,…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Tomorrow, March 2, is the birthday of Dr. Seuss, and kids around the world have been celebrating his famous books and artistry all week long. My celebration…

De’Anthony Price UF/IFAS Extension – Jefferson County Are you thinking about having a vegetable garden this Spring? Please join us for Spring Vegetable Gardening 101. The two-session workshop will provide educational materials…

Florida Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services Fresh is best. Consumers around the world look for and value the “Fresh From Florida” label. Knowing when items are in season is the key…

Suwannee River Water Management District Contributor The Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) invites area residents and visitors to celebrate February as Florida Hiking Trails Month. Florida Hiking Trails Month encourages Floridians…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. In February we begin the exciting transition from winter crops into springtime plantings. In many cultures whose calendars take into account both lunar and solar cycles, the…

Florida Wildlife Commission Contributor The Northwest Region Volunteer Program offers many opportunities for citizens to get involved in the conservation of Florida’s wildlife. Volunteers can assist on wildlife surveys and studies, habitat…