Category: Farm & Outdoors

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…

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…

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….

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…

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…

Michael Curtis  reporter2@greenepublishing.com The Florida chapter of the Future Farmers of America (FFA) has always been valuable to Madison County High School (MCHS). FFA members are prepared for careers in agriculture or…

USDA Contributor The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds producers to review available USDA crop risk protection options, including federal crop insurance and Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) coverage, before the…

Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com Paul Sheffer is a local beekeeper who bottles some of the most un“bee”lievably delicious honey around; Beekeepers work very hard to provide our community with honey, and it would…

Savannah Reams  editor@greenepublishing.com Amidst the grassy fields painted richly green and the winding scenic routes of the Madison County countryside, sits Serenity Acres Farm, a homestead with a huge mission: goats. These…

Ashley Hunter  news@greenepublishing.com Around the United States, a unique threat has been popping up in various states. Starting last weekend, Agricultural officials in the various states began issuing warnings about unsolicited shipments…

Story Submitted Agricultural producers can still apply for USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), which provides direct payments to offset impacts from the coronavirus pandemic. The application and a payment calculator are…

John Willoughby  reporter2@greenepublishing.com Optimism – it’s what farmers need or else they wouldn’t still be farmers. They owe their life to top soil and the fact that it rains while their spouse…

Katie Krell   news@greenepublishing.com “Never underestimate a girl’s love for her horse.” This quote describes Madison local, Taylor Killingsworth. Not only does Killingsworth love horses, she also enjoys sharing her love of…

Mickey Starling  reporter3@greenepublishing.com After hearing of all of the health benefits of micro-greens, Melvin Wynn decided to give them a try. After just a short while, Wynn began feeling much better, with…

Rick Patrick  rick@greenepublishing.com For Brett Lameier, owner of LB Feed and Country Meats, opening a feed store seemed like a logical decision seven years ago. He had been a livestock inspector for…

Amber Starling news@greenepublishing.com June is a poor time for planting, but a great time for completing chores around the farm! Where winter can be a great time for spring soil preparation, summer…

Ramsey Sullivan   news@greenepublishing.com Kaylie Rogers, a 20-year-old Madison native and daughter of local dentist, Clint Rogers, has decided to take her love for pigs to the next level by owning her…

Ramsey Sullivan  news@greenepublishing.com National Fishing and Boating Week, which officially became a holiday in 2002, takes place for nine days, from Tuesday, June 9 until Tuesday, June 16, 2020.  In 2002, George…