On Monday, March 9th, Jackson County Farm Bureau held their annual banquet at Rivertown Community Church. Over 300 members came out to celebrate the success of the organization over the past year. The highlight of the event was recognition of ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture
The 2026 Tri-State Fruit & Vegetable Conference was held on Thursday, January 29. There were 6 educational presentations, 8 tradeshow booths, and 11 event sponsors. Speakers included UF/IFAS Extension faculty and industry representatives ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
Cool weather in North Florida often inspires gardeners to grab the pruners and “clean up” the landscape. But, winter pruning should be selective and intentional. The right cuts can improve plant health, structure, and flowering, while pruning ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, UF/IFAS Extension
Managing costs has always been a key management focus for cow-calf operations. Higher market prices provide some pressure release, but we all know this won’t last for years and years. Efficiency is still paramount to profitability in the ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock
Ranchers and their employees are invited to attend the 41st annual, Northwest Florida Beef Conference and Trade Show, on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Registration and the Trade Show will open at 7:30 AM central time, and the educational ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Events, Livestock
It’s probably no surprise that retirees are moving to Florida in large numbers every day. About 6.3 million Florida residents are over age 60. When counting only older adults, Florida is still one of the 30 most populated states. People are ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, WORK & LIFEFruit and vegetable growers across the Florida Panhandle, as well as Southern Alabama and Georgia, are invited to attend the 2026 Tri-State Fruit & Vegetable Annual Conference. This conference will be held Thursday, January 29th, 2026, at ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS ExtensionThe 2025 Farm City Banquet was held on Tuesday, November 18th, at Rivertown Community Church. The 52nd annual celebration was organized by the Jackson County Agriculture Coalition, which is not a formal entity, but simply a cooperative effort ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture, Livestock
The University of Florida/IFAS Extension Peanut Butter Challenge in Jackson County has a new record! Businesses, county employees, residents, and students collected a record amount of peanut butter to help local neighbors in need. This year, ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, HOME LANDSCAPES, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
With the holiday season fast approaching, many folks are reaching for store-bought decorations. But what if your yard could supply some of the festiveness this season? You can turn your landscape trimmings into creative DIY ideas, turning what ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension