Controlling competing vegetation and brown spot disease are two of the main reasons prescribe burns are recommended for young longleaf plantations: Longleaf pine seedling do not compete well with vegetation, and will stay in the grass stage for… Read More
One of the major issues homeowners face in their landscapes is selecting a tree that in maturity will be in scale with the rest of their garden and home. While we have several actual trees that fit the… Read More
4-H is in need of empty (rinsed) milk/water jugs and denim – even if it has holes. 4-H faculty and teens are planning a teen retreat to help support our citizenship and leadership programs across the district. During… Read More
Each summer Florida 4-H camps are bustling with 4-H volunteers, staff, and youth enjoying their week long residential camping experience. As a significant delivery mode in experiential learning, residential camping annually is home to nearly 4000 youth participants… Read More
In 1985 the North Florida Fair established a scholarship in honor of Mr. Lloyd Rhoden, a former Fair Manager and retired County Extension Director. Two $1,000.00 scholarships are presented annually to students majoring in agriculture at a Florida… Read More
Calling all teens ages 13 and up! Join 4-H for a Teen Retreat February 19-21, 2016 at Camp Cherry Lake. This will not be any ordinary camping experience…we’ve packed you a fun filled weekend full of leadership and… Read More
Join us on Saturday, January 16th for a pancake breakfast sponsored by the Cherokee Riders Horse Club. Breakfast is from 7:30am – 10:00am, and is served in conjunction with the Master Gardener Tree Sale. Call our office today… Read More
Farm Credit of Northwest Florida is offering a new scholarship opportunity for college-bound high school seniors. The agricultural lender will award six $1,500 AgVocator Scholarships for seniors within its chartered territory, which includes 18 counties in the Florida… Read More
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As temperatures in North Florida grow colder, honey bees will need some special attention. There are a number of management considerations local beekeepers need to be aware of. Weather and Temperature During the winter, honeybees are less able… Read More
