The Highlands County Florida Cattlemen Association Board has a monthly meeting where they discuss upcoming industry events and local happenings for producers. This monthly meeting is a way to learn what our producers are faced with, what they ... READ MORE
Category: Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
In celebration of Florida Arbor Day, the UF/IFAS Extension Florida Master Gardeners Martin County Program will be offering a tree seedling giveaway on Saturday, January 20, 2018, from 9:00 to 11:45 a.m. at the UF/IFAS Extension Martin County ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, HorticultureFor the first time in several years we have seen freezing temperatures here in central Florida and will likely see more of them before spring gets here. The cold temperatures can burn back some of our favorite plants and yet help ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Fishermen aren't the only people concerned with keeping ponds healthy, and fish can serve purposes other than adorning the dinner table. Some are kept as pets, and others serve to keep ponds free of weeds that might take over. Regardless of ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture
If you grow a garden, you may be interested in protecting your crops from the weather. Even a light frost can damage crops, and the hottest weather in the summer can do the same. While we usually think of a greenhouse as protection from cold, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture
Rules, Regulations, Forms, and Record Books We have collected all of the information you will need to participate in the North Florida Livestock Show & Sale for 2018 and placed them in one location. Whether you are looking for rules, regulations, ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Events, Livestock
As temperatures in North Florida grow colder, bees may need some special attention. There are a number of concerns that may need attention from local beekeepers. Weather and Temperature During the winter, honeybees are less able to gather ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture
Most of us grew up being told that carrots were good for you, and as we now know, that couldn't be more true! Many vegetables pack a dense shot of nutrition and carrots are no exception. Health Benefits of Carrots: Carrots are excellent sources ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, UF/IFAS Extension
Radishes make an easy-to-grow addition to the vegetable garden and are a great plant to grow with kids because in only 3-4 weeks that seed will have grown into a ready-to-eat radish. In Florida, radishes can be planted from September to March. ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
A number of people in Walton County have had problems with oak trees on their property recently. Some trees have declined in health, others have died. Several factors contribute to this issue, and not every tree may be suffering from the same ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture