Ah, the humble hog, nature’s generous provider of deliciousness. From snout to tail, this animal offers a staggering variety of cuts, as illustrated in the Market Hog Cuts and Percentages infographic below. However, before we dive into the ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension,
The 64th annual Manatee County Land Judging competition, hosted by the Manatee River Soil and Water Conservation District (MRSWCD), was held on February 20th at the Southwest Florida Water Management District Ed Chance Reserve Gilley Creek Tract. ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, , Conservation
Purchasing a market steer at an auction or fair can be a rewarding experience, but many buyers wonder exactly how much meat they will receive from the processor. Understanding the journey from live steer to packaged cuts of meat is helpful in ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, , Events, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Conservation Awards At the end of each school year, the Manatee River Soil and Water Conservation District (MRSWCD) sponsors a Conservation Award for one student from each FFA or 4-H chapter who participated in one of the board’s events. ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, , Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources, Water
The State Land Judging Contest was held in early April in Manatee County. Thirty-eight FFA and 4-H teams from across the state competed, with 23 teams in the FFA high school division, 12 teams in the FFA middle school division, and three Manatee ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth
The 63rd annual Manatee County Land Judging competition, sponsored by the Manatee River Soil and Water Conservation District (MRSWCD), was held on February 22nd at Duette Preserve. Fifty-three students answered a variety of questions concerning ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Conservation
About the contest Manatee County students in grades six through 12 were eligible to compete in the annual Farm City Week Manatee River Soil and Water Conservation District (MRSWCD) speech contest on November 13th. Designed to develop ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, , Forests, Natural Resources
The Manatee County Farm City Week is a time to recognize and celebrate the importance of relationships between farmers, consumers, community leaders and everyone in between who contributes to our safe, abundant food supply. Farm ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources
Conservation Awards At the end of each school year, the Manatee River Soil and Water Conservation District (MRSWCD) sponsors a Conservation Award for one student from each FFA or 4-H chapter who participated in one of the board’s events. ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, , Conservation, Natural Resources, Water
The 62nd annual Manatee County Land Judging competition, sponsored by the Manatee River Soil and Water Conservation District, was held in late February near the Quattlebaum house at the Lake Manatee Water Treatment Plant. Forty six students ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, , Conservation, Natural Resources