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…
Category: Farm & Outdoors
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.,…
Learn how to saltwater fish through free FWC Virtual Saltwater Fishing Clinics
Want to learn how to saltwater fish in Florida? Join the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) for a series of free Virtual Saltwater Fishing Clinics for beginner anglers age 16 and older…
The Hartsfields bring hemp to the big bend area
Ramsey Sullivan news@greenepublishing.com In Southern parts of the United States, there is a lot of speculation surrounding the growth and usage of hemp. Despite what many people might think, hemp is not…
Rainbows Edge making a move
Steve Cordle news@greenepublishing.com Many have had to move at one time in our lives, some more than once. Some have had to move on short notice, such as a week or two….
At long last, it’s the chick chain show
Beth Moore Contributor The second Annual Madison County Chick Chain Show is officially in the books, but not without a crazy 2020. Back in March of this year, plans were being made…
Whigham graduates from fire school
Michael Curtis reporter2@greenepublishing.com Alan Whigham worked for the Sheriff’s Department from 1997 until 2015. He left the department to accept the position of Emergency Management Director (EMD) for Madison County. He served…