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Are you crazy for cabbage? I sure am. My grocery cart usually contains some variety of this incredible cruciferous vegetable. Cabbage is one of those vegetables available all year long, with abundant varieties available in our local stores. ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition
The winter weather arrived a bit late in Putnam County, but it is certainly making up for lost time. A “freeze” occurs when temperatures drop below 32ºF, but a “hard freeze” is when temperatures dip down below 28ºF for at least a ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops
After a hot and very wet summer, there was a brief snap of coolness in the air...enough to signal to our farmers that it’s time to plant cole crops. “Cole” is derived from the Latin word “caulis” that means stalk or stem. Brassica ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops
The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Hastings Agricultural Extension Center (HAEC) is a valuable gem located in the heart of the Tri-County Agriculture Area (TCAA which includes Flagler, Putnam and ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Crops, Events
The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Hastings Agricultural Extension Center (HAEC) is a valuable gem located in the heart of the Tri-County Agriculture Area (TCAA which includes Flagler, Putnam and ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Crops, Events
UF/IFAS hosted a legislative farm tour through the Tri-County Agriculture Area (Putnam, St. Johns, and Flagler Counties) for elected officials on November 14, 2019. We visited four farms throughout the day and attended the Farm Bureau CARES ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Livestock
Whether or not you believe that eating cabbage on New Years Day will bring financial wealth in the upcoming year, eating cabbage is a great way to support your local agricultural community. Northeast Florida, particularly Flagler and St. Johns ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops