Fishing is a fun, stress-relieving activity that you can enjoy with your family and friends anytime. Here are just a few reasons why you should get out on the water and start…
Category: Farm & Outdoors
Fresh from the farm
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Chances are, if you spend any measurable time in Monticello, you have met Billy Simmons. A man of many hats, Simmons is well-known in the Monticello and…
Nose Down, Tail Up; Tracking and Recovery
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The term “hunting ethics” refers to the set of moral standards that responsible huntsmen take on that help them to make moral choices when they find themselves…
Meet-and-greet for new ag agent includes free BBQ
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The community is invited to meet Jefferson County’s new Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent, De’Anthony Price, at a Meet & Greet Dinner on Monday, Aug. 15. The…
July is Parks and Rec Month Part 2: Park Professionals
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Since 1985, America has celebrated July as Parks and Recreation Month to highlight local parks and recreation facilities, as well as the professionals who work there. Today,…
Life, Liberty and Livestock
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. For those who already have a keen eye out for 4-H programs to participate in, you may be excited to learn of a new club start-up called…
Wildlife center seeks volunteers
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The North Florida Wildlife Center (NFWC) in Lamont, Fla., is looking for volunteers from Jefferson County to assist its staff with animal care, visitor interaction and groundskeeping….
July is Parks and Rec Month
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Since 1985, America has celebrated July as Parks and Recreation Month. Jefferson County residents seem ready to appreciate our local outdoor spaces all year long, but having…
Florida orange production up, cost of OJ below other food prices despite inflation
Bethany Blankley Center Square contributor There’s a silver lining to some of the hardship Florida citrus producers have faced over the past several years. Their projected crop production is an estimated 2…
Gardeners, watch out for hammerhead worms
Leah Androski and Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. As gardeners go into planting season, there is an exotic animal to watch for. Be on the lookout for two kinds of hammerhead flatworms…
Scholarships awarded at Cattlemen’s Dinner Meeting
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. As the sun began to set, streaking the sky with the glow of purple and orange clouds, members of the Jefferson County Cattlemen’s Association gathered in good…
Pat Cichon awarded Yard of the Month for May
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Congratulations to Pat Cichon, whom Monticello Historic Main Street (MHM) has recognized as having the Yard of the Month for May. For the garden-filled lot she has…
The 4-H Ecology Field Day “Was a success”
Submitted by John Lilly, Director UF/IFAS Jefferson County Extension Service The beautiful Jefferson County Extension Office was the site of this year’s 4-H Ecology Field Day. The event brought Ecology home to…
Wildlife center has nesting storks
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The North Florida Wildlife Center (NFWC) in Lamont, Fla., is incredibly excited that their European white storks have finally nested. Stella, an 18-year-old female, arrived at NFWC…
Over 4,000 acres in the Red Hills to be permanently protected
Brian Wiebler Communications Director Tall Timbers On March 29, Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet approved funding to purchase a conservation easement on approximately 4,132 acres of the Norias Property in…
National FFA Week
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Each year, Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapters around the country celebrate National FFA Week. It’s a time to share what FFA is and the impact it…
Walk your way to wonderful!
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Walking provides one of the best ways to enjoy the outdoors while also maintaining health and fitness. Whether you take a daily stroll near your Jefferson County…
Update about game wildlife research projects
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Contributor The restoration of game wildlife, such as white-tailed deer, wild turkey and wood ducks, is one of the most celebrated accomplishments of modern wildlife management….
Get ready to celebrate Florida’s Arbor Day
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. Keeping a town and county beautiful can sometimes be a challenging task. With so many people living in one space, there is no doubt that things like…
Home on the range: The Big 4 and More
How do you know when a gun is loaded? That’s easy. It’s always loaded. Always. Whatever you learn about firearms, this is the first of the big 4 rules you should know…
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