John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com Working in the logwoods have fueled the Gray family for generations, and as Jerry Gray continues the legacy of sawing and hauling, there’s no stopping this dynamic crew of…
Category: Farm & Outdoors
Local 4-H’ers win big at North Florida Fair
Beth Moore, 4-H Extension Agent Contributor The North Florida Fair in Tallahassee has come and gone, but not before Madison County’s 4-H Ag judging teams left their impressive mark. On Saturday, Nov….
Kind gesture returns double
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com There is a Bible verse that says if you “Cast your bread upon the waters, you will find it after many days.” [Ecc. 11:1, NKJV] This idea of a…
Fifth-generation farmer reflects on 38 years
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com Since 2004, Joe Reams Jr., affectionately known as Joe Ball to those in Greenville, has been retired from the hard work that is tobacco farming. But it was an…
A new team captain: Basford takes over Emergency Management Department
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com As a former Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirl and North Florida Community College (NFCC) Lady Sentinel softball player, Leigh Basford knows first-hand the importance of teamwork. That is…
Farmer Spotlight: Buck Carpenter
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Buck Carpenter has been in the farming field since 2001, and it all started on Richard Cone’s farm. Today, he manages nearly 500 acres in Lee, and…
Don’t get ticked
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Unlike other portions of the country, many species of ticks can be found year-round in the state of Florida, and while the heat progresses throughout the summer,…
Field to Hill: Local farmers take on Washington D.C.
Story Submitted Local members of the Madison County Farm Bureau visited with Florida’s Congressional delegation in Washington, D.C. from Tuesday, May 14 through Thursday, May 16, to discuss various federal policies that…
Alligator mating season is here: Tips to stay safe and respect Florida’s largest reptile
Ashley Hunter: Greene Publishing, Inc. The warm climate, abundant wildlife and stunning waterfronts are just some of the reasons why Florida has lured millions of people to our coastal, beautiful state. But…
Snake season strikes
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. It’s the type of species that can make anybody’s skin crawl upon the sight of the legless, elongated snake. Since even the beginning of time, snakes are…
Carpenter family recognized for environmental leadership
Story Submitted Buck and NoraBeth Carpenter, of Southern Pioneer Farms, LLC in Madison County, were honored for their environmental stewardship with a County Alliance for Responsible Environmental Stewardship (CARES) award on Thursday,…
Spring turkey season to commence
Savannah Reams: Greene Publishing, Inc. It’s time to swab your barrels and take aim! Spring turkey season is upon us and those gobblers are strutting. The season will kick off with Youth…
Ellis Farms – a cut above
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. From hay to cattle and sheep, Chris Ellis of Ellis Farms has been successful in growing and maintaining his farm in Madison County. Ellis began with growing…
Beffa’s milking wonder: Dansha Farms provides products worldwide
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. What started out as a hobby farm in Lee, Fla., for Dan Beffa, has now turned into a profitable business that he is extremely passionate about. Since…
Be cautious of puss caterpillars
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. As the temperatures drop and the year begins to dwindle, it’s time to keep an eye on your surroundings as the Florida-native venomous puss caterpillar is making…
Madison County Farm Bureau accepting donations
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Madison County Farm Bureau is continuing to collect donated pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House Collection program and you are invited to join them. The…
Local officials honored at state meeting
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. From Wednesday, Oct. 24, to Friday, Oct. 26, Madison County’s very own Farm Bureau representatives and leaders attended Florida Farm Bureau Federation’s 77th state annual meeting, which…
11th annual Farm Tour is Oct. 13-14
Lazaro Aleman: Greene Publishing, Inc. Looking for something fun and natural to do? The 11th annual farm tour — set this year for Saturday, Oct. 13 and Sunday, Oct. 13-14 — is…
Farm Bureau’s Agency Manager: Lance Braswell
Ashley Hunter: Greene Publishing, Inc. When Lance Braswell took over the Jefferson, Madison, Taylor and Lafayette Counties’ Farm Bureau Agencies after Freddy Pitts stepped down in January of 2018, he had big…
Outdoor heaven at Home Field Advantage Farmstead
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Whether you’re looking for a place to lay down in beautiful soft grass and gaze at the star-filled night sky or just a quick overnight, indoor stay,…