A colony of bats is causing concern to Madison residents. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officials are assisting city officials with finding a solution. Several biologists, along with city officials…
Category: Farm & Outdoors
Emerald Parsons earns Florida Farm Bureau’s Newsperson of the Year Award
Emerald Greene Parsons, the publisher of four north Florida newspapers, has received Florida Farm Bureau Federation’s 2015 Newsperson of the Year Award. She accepted the honor during an Oct. 29 session at…
Dan Buchanan receives Lifetime Farm Bureau Service Award
Dan Buchanan, of Madison received the Pat Cockrell Lifetime Achievement Award on Oct. 28, during the annual Farm Bureau state convention, for his lifelong dedication to serving agriculture and Florida Farm Bureau….
New USDA commitments to help build up next generation of farmers and ranchers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a commitment by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to prioritize $5.6 billion over the next two years within USDA programs and services that serve new…
FWC changes deer hunting regulations
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has changed the hunting rules and regulations for the 2015-2016 deer hunting season. The purpose of the changes is to manage deer on a…
Lions Club’s Turkey Shoot set for Oct. 24
It is time again for the Madison Lions Club’s Annual Turkey Shoot. The shoot will be held on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the open field in…
Hunter safety course offered in October
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is offering a free traditional hunter safety course in two counties during October. All firearms, ammunition and materials are provided free of charge. Students…
Register now for the Special Livestock Show
Madison Farm Bureau’s Special Livestock Show will be held on Saturday, October 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with awards a 1 p.m. This is an event open to all youth,…
Gulf Coast Livestock Auction to be held in Madison in October
Gulf Coast Livestock Auction is coming to Madison from Friday, October 2 to Saturday, October 3 at 3856 State Road 53 South. On October 2, the auction will begin at 10 a.m….
Register now for the Special Livestock Show
Madison Farm Bureau’s Special Livestock Show will be held on Saturday, October 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with awards a 1 p.m. This is an event open to all youth,…
H4: Head, Heart, Hands & Health: Madison Farm Bureau’s Special Livestock Show, October 10th
As a community organization, Florida 4-H enjoys partnering with local businesses, organizations and other entities to provide unique positive youth development opportunities for all youth in our area. One of these opportunities…
Local students receive Florida Farm Bureau scholarship
Kimberly Sapp, Brooke Kinsley, Zach Money and Allison Cone of Madison have been awarded a college scholarship under a new program initiated by Florida Farm Bureau Federation. Funding for the scholarships has…
Four FFA students receive degrees
Four FFA students were recognized at the 87th Florida FFA State Convention and Expo that was held in Orlando, Fl. from June 29-July 3. Lane Peavy and William Terry received State Degrees…
Farm Credit returns more than $3.5 million to members
Local farmers are benefitting from a Farm Credit of Northwest Florida patronage refund program that returned more than $3.5 million in profits to members this summer. “Our cooperative structure makes it possible…
State control of red snapper nothing more than a race to the bottom
Seafood Harvesters of America, Executive Director Brett Veerhusen issued the following statement today in response to introduction of the Gulf States Red Snapper Management Authority Act: The Seafood Harvesters of America vehemently…
Discarded monofilament line injures, kills wildlife
Fishing is an important part of the Florida lifestyle as well as its economy. To ensure that this activity doesn’t lead to problems for birds and other wildlife, the Florida Fish and…
Justin Kania works to protect Madison’s forests
Justin Kania is the Senior Forester for the Madison County Florida Forest Services. He has been the Senior Forester for three and a half years. With his job, Kania helps people with…
USDA Energy Biomass Retrieval Incentives began June 30
Owners of Forestry and Farm Residues can apply for the Biomass Crop Assistance Program. The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) began accepting applications on June 30, 2015, from foresters and farmers seeking…
FWC law enforcement officers to help stop boating under the influence during Operation Dry Water
As the summer recreational boating season gets into full swing, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is ramping up its efforts as part of a national campaign to stop boating…
Farm Bureau offers scholarship to tobacco growers
Former or current Florida tobacco growers or descendants of a Florida tobacco growers attending a post-secondary institution are eligible for Florida Farm Bureau’s newest scholarship program. Thanks to Governor Rick Scott and…