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…
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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,…
Apply for School Garden Grant Program
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Attention Madison County teachers! The Florida Agriculture in the Classroom, Inc. (FAITC) is accepting applications for the FAITC School Garden Grant, in the amount of $500. According…
What to know about mosquito control
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. As many know, North Florida has quite a mosquito presence and many can agree that even one mosquito flying around is annoying. Throughout the course of a…
Donna’s world of herbs on Hwy. 221
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. If you’ve traveled to or from Perry on US Hwy. 221 South, you may have seen the light wooden sign that signifies that you’re passing Donna’s Herb…
Madison County students attend state FFA convention
Story Submitted Seven Madison County students traveled to Orlando to attend the 90th annual Florida Future Farmers of America (FFA) State Convention and Expo from Monday, June 11 until Friday, June 15….
Abbott announces Farmer’s Market in Lee
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Saturday, June 9, was the start for Cindy Abbott and the new farmer’s market in the Town of Lee, which is open every second Saturday of each…
Gag season has begun in Gulf federal and most state waters
Story Submitted Gag grouper opened for recreational harvest in most state Gulf of Mexico waters and all federal Gulf waters on Friday, June 1, and will remain open through Dec. 31. Franklin,…
Regional Bay Scallop 2018 season approved
Story Submitted: myfwc.com At its February meeting near Tallahassee, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved regionally-specific bay scallop open season dates for 2018, including a change to the season…
2018 license-free fishing days in Florida
Story Submitted: Florida Rambler Get out and try fishing! That’s what the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says, and to make it easy, the commission designates four days each year for…
MCHS student awarded at FFA banquet
Story Submitted On Thursday, May 3, at 7 p.m., the Madison County Future Farmers of America Chapter (FFA) held its Annual FFA Banquet at the Madison County High School (MCHS). For many…
It’s sea turtle nesting season and you can help
Samantha Grenrock: University of Florida People aren’t the only ones headed to Florida’s beaches right now. Monday, May 1 marked the official start of the sea turtle nesting season, and beachgoers can…
Freddy Pitts Retires From Farm Bureau After 43 Years
Emerald G. Parsons: Greene Publishing, Inc. Freddy Pitts was born in Pensacola and raised in Walnut Hill. He began his life-long career with Farm Bureau in February 1975 as an insurance agent,…
Peavy’s steer receives multiple awards
Mickey Starling: Greene Publishing, Inc. At 15 years old, JD Peavy is gaining quite a reputation for his cattle showmanship. Traveling to Starke for the Bradford Beef Bash on Saturday, Jan. 13,…
FWC approves regional bay scallop seasons for 2018
Story Submitted The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved regionally-specific bay scallop open season dates for 2018, including a change to the season for Levy, Citrus and Hernando counties that…
Hunter Safety Course being offered
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Want knowledge on how to “think SAFE” while hunting? Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is bringing an online hunter safety course to Pinetta on Saturday,…
Your farm could be a Florida Century Pioneer
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Agriculture has been a huge part of North Florida, as well as around the world. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) realizes the benefit…