Re-Tree JC – Saturday, August 24 The Jackson County Master Gardeners received a donation of an assortment of small trees from Chestnut Hill Nursery, Alachua, Florida to been given away to homeowners to replace trees lost from Hurricane… Read More
The Panhandle Youth Expo (PYE) is a volunteer led youth fair held in Marianna, Florida. This year the event will be held October 9-12, 2019, at the Jackson County Agriculture Center, 3631 Highway 90, Marianna, Florida 32446. The… Read More
Come join us for the annual Jackson County Heart & Sole 5K on Saturday, September 7th at 7am at Citizen Lodge Park in Marianna. Check out this flyer for more information. Don’t forget to pre-register on Eventbrite for… Read More
Summer is a great time of year to eat locally grown fresh produce! There are many options rich in a variety of colors, shapes, sizes, and nutrients. Farmers work hard to provide life-sustaining sustenance for society, and consumers… Read More
Governor Ron DeSantis recently released $25 million for a Disaster Bridge Loan Program for Farmers. Crop farmers can borrow up to $200,000 for two years with 0% interest to help restore their farming operations damaged by Hurricane Michael…. Read More
Now that the days are lengthening, the soil is warming up, and there is enough moisture to grow forages, it is time to focus on high quality hay production. The first step is to soil test and apply… Read More
Hurricane Michael created significant disruption for the people in Jackson County. One group you may not have thought about, however, are the 4-H and FFA youth that have invested in cattle projects that have yet to be able… Read More
Cattle ranchers, employees, and family members from the Tri-state Region (FL, AL, GA) are invited to attend the 34th annual Northwest Florida Beef Conference and Trade Show, to be held on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 in Marianna, Florida. … Read More
Spring vegetable gardening has been very popular in this area for many years. But don’t let your favorite garden patch, or your raised bed garden sit idly growing weeds until spring. There are some tasty vegetables that can… Read More
What a busy year we have had so far! From clinics, public speaking and demonstrations, judging, showing cattle, hatching eggs, sharing talents, and community service, Jackson 4-H has been on the move. We congratulate all our outstanding youth… Read More
