Raising Blue Ribbon Kids

Spring in the Suwannee Valley means it’s time for youth livestock shows. The hard work of youth raising their steers, pigs and other livestock all leads up to that one week. It’s every exhibitor’s dream… Read More
Posted: March 16, 2021
Spring in the Suwannee Valley means it’s time for youth livestock shows. The hard work of youth raising their steers, pigs and other livestock all leads up to that one week. It’s every exhibitor’s dream… Read More
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Farm Management, Livestock, Money Matters, Work & Life
Tags: 4H, award, awards, competition, family, livestock, youth
Posted: April 14, 2020
When trying to find the perfect outdoor activity for children, consider container gardening. There are many benefits to kids gardening from the educational to the physical benefits. But one of the best things is your… Read More
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Crops, Curriculum, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: container gardening, fruits, gardening, herbs, kids, nutrition, plants, raised bed, vegetables, youth
Posted: November 26, 2019
With Halloween and Thanksgiving behind us, it’s time to clear out those fall decorations in order to make room for Christmas trees, lights, and gingerbread houses. But think again before tossing out that big orange… Read More
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, Relationships & Family
Tags: baking, cooking, decorations, fall, family, kids, pumkin
by Chris Vann
Posted: January 23, 2019
Florida’s climate is characterized by wet and dry seasons with rain predominantly occurring between the months of June through October. The average amount of rain for Lafayette County is 55-56 inches per year. The oldest… Read More
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn, Money Matters, Natural Resources, Water, Work & Life
Tags: el nino, F.A.W.N, lafayette county, rainfall, weather
by Chris Vann
Posted: November 5, 2018
In 2018 Florida farmers planted over 115, 000 acres of cotton with over 5,000 acres in the Suwannee Valley area. Cotton production has a long history in our area and we are seeing renewed interest… Read More
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Money Matters, Work & Life
by Chris Vann
Posted: April 30, 2018
Lafayette 4-H Club was well represented at the recent Suwannee Valley Youth Livestock Show and Sale at the 103rd Suwannee County Fair in Live Oak. Lafayette 4-H Hog Exhibitors Members showing hogs included : Gavin… Read More
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Livestock, Money Matters, Work & Life
Tags: 4-h, beef, curriculum, fair, hogs, livestock, show, steer, swine, youth
by Jana Hart
Posted: March 15, 2018
Go Further With Food No matter how old or young you are, healthy eating is equally important. National Nutrition Month is here to help you spring into a new season with a happier, healthier you!… Read More
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: national, nutrition, nutrition month
by J. Johnson
Posted: February 14, 2018
The 42nd Annual Tri-County Peanut Production Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 8, 2018 at the 4th District Community Center near Branford, Florida. The meeting will begin at 5:00 pm with an optional pesticide training for… Read More
by J. Johnson
Posted: January 17, 2018
People in Florida might not consider planning and preparing for winter weather events because of it’s normally mild temperatures. However, some northern Florida regions experience temperatures below freezing and occasional snow and ice storms during… Read More
by J. Johnson
Posted: January 11, 2018
Florida Certified Organic Growers & Consumers’ approach to addressing food access, affordability and nutrition education is unique in that it works with the full food system from producer to consumer. With almost five years of… Read More
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: EBT, farmers market, fruits, health, nutriton, SNAP, vegetables
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