Showmanship is an event many cattle exhibitors look forward to during competitions. Unlike a traditional livestock class that compares the qualities of the animals, showmanship focuses on the individual exhibitor’s ability to handle and showcase ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Blog Community, EDUCATION, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
As the cost of cattle rises, it is becoming increasingly important to select the best bull for your herd. Bulls contribute 50% of the genetics for a calf crop, selecting a high-quality bull will help his genetics spread through your herd faster ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Blog Community, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Life Skills Learned by 4-H Judging Teamsby Tamara Dinkins, Agriculture Extension Office AdministratorLizzie Whitehead, Livestock AgentUF/IFAS Bradford County ExtensionDo you remember your first big purchase? For me, it was a car. I spent ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Blog Community, EDUCATION, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Authors: Samara Purvis Lizzie Whitehead Hard times do not begin and end during the holiday season, but the holidays give an added level of stress to families who are already managing everyday stress. Over 5000 people in Bradford County live ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, CHARITY, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Events, FAMILY, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension
Health Equity is a ringing topic in Bradford County. Often IFAS (Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences) Extension and other organizations provide workshops and support that although target the community seem to get less traction from those ... READ MORE
Category: EDUCATION, FAMILY, UF/IFAS Extension, , Work & Life
Holiday Giving Tree Samara Purvis Family & Consumer Science Agent The gift of giving is a voluntary action that is done without the expectation of something in return. Although I feel the reward that one receives in return is knowing ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, CHARITY, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, UF/IFAS Extension
After a 60-120 day breeding season, cattle producers should plan to pregnancy check their cattle, so they know who is bred and who is open. Considering the annual feed/forage costs associated with maintaining a mature cow can become costly for ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, EDUCATION, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & LifeAccording to the USDA 40 to 50% of fruits and vegetables bought by consumers are wasted more often and in greater quantities than dry foods. Several reasons are because fruits and vegetables require refrigeration once harvested and have a shorter ... READ MORE
Category: EDUCATION, FAMILY, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, , Work & Life
Depending on which calving season you have, cattlemen must make decisions on which heifer calves they want to keep or buy for their herd. Usually, 10-20% of your herd will need to be replaced with heifers each year. It is extremely important ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Blog Community, EDUCATION, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension, , Work & Life
It is that time of year again, where your saddle and leather tack probably have some mold and mildew on them. Have you ever wondered how to properly clean your tack, oil it, and finish/condition it? Don't let that mold or mildew continue to ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Blog Community, EDUCATION, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, , Work & Life