Samantha Grenrock: University of Florida People aren’t the only ones headed to Florida’s beaches right now. Monday, May 1 marked the official start of the sea turtle nesting season, and beachgoers can…
Category: Farm & Outdoors
Freddy Pitts Retires From Farm Bureau After 43 Years
Emerald G. Parsons: Greene Publishing, Inc. Freddy Pitts was born in Pensacola and raised in Walnut Hill. He began his life-long career with Farm Bureau in February 1975 as an insurance agent,…
Peavy’s steer receives multiple awards
Mickey Starling: Greene Publishing, Inc. At 15 years old, JD Peavy is gaining quite a reputation for his cattle showmanship. Traveling to Starke for the Bradford Beef Bash on Saturday, Jan. 13,…
FWC approves regional bay scallop seasons for 2018
Story Submitted The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved regionally-specific bay scallop open season dates for 2018, including a change to the season for Levy, Citrus and Hernando counties that…
Hunter Safety Course being offered
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Want knowledge on how to “think SAFE” while hunting? Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is bringing an online hunter safety course to Pinetta on Saturday,…
Your farm could be a Florida Century Pioneer
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Agriculture has been a huge part of North Florida, as well as around the world. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) realizes the benefit…
Sensitive wetlands saved through public ownership
Story Submitted: A 160-acre tract of sensitive wetlands along the Aucilla River will be protected for years to come thanks to the dedicated efforts of public and private partners. Located in Eastern…
FWC approves guidelines for conserving eight imperiled species
Story Submitted The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) today approved Species Conservation Measures and Permitting Guidelines for eight state-threatened species that are among the 57 species in the agency’s Imperiled…
FWC approves regional bay scallop seasons for 2018
Story Submitted At the February meeting near Tallahassee, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved regionally-specific bay scallop open season dates for 2018, including a change to the season for…
Join the Arbor Day Foundation in February and receive free trees
Story Submitted Joining the Arbor Day Foundation is an ideal way to get in the mood for spring planting. Anyone who joins the Foundation in February 2018 will receive 10 free Norway…
Ranchers Spotlight: Risoli Cattle Company
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. To call John Risoli an overall farmer would be an error. To call him a hard-working rancher would be absolutely correct. Risoli, born and raised in New…
Legislative Days in Tallahassee
Story Submitted With an earlier legislative session beginning in January instead of March, it’s already time to begin the registration process and preparations for Legislative Days. The Florida Farm Bureau (FFB) Federation…
Upcoming 2018 acreage reporting dates
Story Submitted In order to comply with Farm Service Agency (FSA) program eligibility requirements, all producers are encouraged to visit the Madison/Taylor County FSA Office to file an accurate crop certification report by…
The generational, cotton-pickin’ Rolands
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. The day starts early at the farm in Greenville for Michael and Earlene Roland. Feeding the cows and making an itinerary of the day is a top…
Emergency conservation program assistance available
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…
Manatee awareness month – Be active and secure their future
Story Submitted November is Manatee Awareness Month – a time to celebrate Florida’s beloved, iconic, marine mammal and to create awareness and shed light on the many challenges imperiled manatees face every…
Zone C gun deer season opens Nov. 4
Story Submitted New hunters are invited to learn about hunting and conservation through FWC programs On Saturday, Nov. 4, Florida’s Zone C general gun deer season begins, providing hunters…
Madison hosts Florida Farm Bureau District 2 Youth Speech Contest
Story Submitted On Tuesday, Oct. 3, the Madison County Farm Bureau office hosted the 2017 Florida Farm Bureau District 2 Youth Speech Contest. These young students did an excellent job and were…
Reasons to shop farmers’ markets
Story Submitted A farmers’ market is likely coming to a field or open parking lot near you — if there isn’t already one operating nearby. Buyers who are not yet familiar with…
New generation of hunters is emerging
Tony Young: Guest Columnist On behalf of all of us at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), we continue to keep Floridians and visitors who were affected by Hurricane Irma…