Emerald G. Parsons emerald@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Farm Bureau is once again accepting nominations for the George Townsend Good Neighbor Award. This award was named after Mr. George Townsend, who exemplified generosity…
Category: Farm & Outdoors
Learning about Coral bean
Les Harrison Contributor In the days before mass marketing, big box retailing and internet sales, people had to create their own solutions to the wants and needs of daily life. The results…
Gag grouper fall season opens Sept. 1
FWC Contributor The gag grouper recreational season in Gulf state waters off Franklin, Wakulla, Jefferson and Taylor counties opened for harvest on Sept. 1 and continuing through Friday, Dec. 31. The season…
The decrease in bees could mean a decrease in your wallet
Mike Johnson news@greenepublishing.com All around the United States, the population of honey bees keeps dropping lower and lower. Over the years, in some states, there has been up to a 40 percent…
Learning about Red-winged Blackbirds
Les Harrison Contributor Common names, as the term implies, is a means used by the general public for identifying any number of tangible items and abstract concepts. This nomenclature usually identifies a…
Madison Outpost Adventures brings more activity in town
Halie Wetherington reporter@greenepublishing.com Since June of 2020, Madison County has had the Madison Outpost Adventures business to assist on those sunny river days. Outpost Adventures, owned by Dawn and Lisa Crofton, is…
Learning about Dogwood trees
Les Harrison Contributor The ample rainfall recently has accelerated the return of greenery to Madison County. The slow, steady drizzle was punctuated by the occasional downpour. The many native plants have, in…
Learning about Wasps
Les Harrison Contributor The low frequency droning is unmistakable. The casual flight pattern belies the potential agony of an encounter and the real possibility of a painful attack from multiple directions. Wasps…
Learning about horse sugar
Les Harrison Contributor Ask any Madison County horse owner, and they will say their horse has a sweet tooth. In addition to sugar cubes, there are apples, pears and many other fruits…
Learning about the mosquito
Les Harrison Contributor The liquid contribution of seasonal rains has been frequent and copious, along with a tropical weather system. There is plenty of water for Madison County’s lawns, gardens, ponds, pastures,…
NRCS Scientists Work in Partnership to Save Florida Manatees
Derric Cushman Contributor Did you know the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) soil scientists are playing an important role in saving Florida’s manatees? These giant, but gentle, creatures are adored by residents…
USDA reminds producers to complete crop acreage reports
Department of Agriculture Contributor The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds agricultural producers in Madison/Taylor County to complete crop acreage reports soon. Many of our programs require an acreage report to be…
Need-to-know tips for beginner boaters
FWC Contributor With summer here, it’s no secret that anglers want to be on the water. Learn about everything from boat ramp etiquette to need-to-know safety tips for boating in Florida. Preparation…
The pretty problem: Mimosa trees
Les Harrison Contributor With the onset of summer, the many trees and plants have already bloomed and are settling into the green background. An exception are the Mimosa trees, Albizia julibrissin, which…
Fairy Rings
Watering the lawn has not been on anyone’s list lately. The ample, if not excessive, rain has placed a temporary hold on this necessary task to maintain most home lawns and landscapes….
Farm Spotlight:Allison Acres
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com Allison Acres is comprised of over 200 acres of land. Of that acreage, there are 51 acres of blueberries, three acres of lavender, three acres of Christmas trees and…
$200,000 awarded to Alachua Conservation Trust to protect the Suwannee watershed
Public Affairs Florida Contributor Alachua Conservation Trust (ACT) has been awarded $200,000 to work with private landowners to enroll in voluntary agricultural cost-share programs. These programs will permanently protect land, increase the…
Farm Spotlight: Burkett Farms
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com Arthur Burkett, originally from Southern Alabama, began farming about 17 years ago after moving to Madison from Pensacola, Fla. He wanted to do something to keep busy after retiring…
Get ready for spring turkey season with updated information and tools from the FWC
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Contributor This spring, you can learn more about wild turkey abundance, distribution and the quality of available habitat where you plan to hunt by using updated…
Farm Spotlight: Sunny Gale Farms, Inc.
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com Sunny Gale Farms was founded about 20 years ago as a catfish farm, in Greenville, by George and Gale Blevins. The Blevins met through work in St. Petersburg, Fla.,…