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
It is common place now to see maturing broomsedge in our pasture and hayfields. Broomsedge bluestem (Andropogon virginicus) is not really a sedge at all, but a native grass. It seems to shoot up overnight after being inconspicuous… Read More
It is no secret that communication is a skill that is in high demand in the workplace. It is also a skill that requires confidence. That is one of the reasons why the Florida 4-H Positive Youth Development… Read More
On Tuesday August 4, 2015, twelve Innovative Farmers and Ranchers were recognized by University of Florida IFAS Extension and Farm Credit of Northwest Florida at the Jefferson County Opera House, in Monticello. This is the fifth year these… Read More
As the heat of the summer falls upon us, it may seem strange to start thinking about structures to protect crops from the weather. A versatile structure, however, can do more than just protect crops from the cold…. Read More
It can be cost-prohibitive to run power lines long distances to provide electricity for pumping water to livestock tanks. One alternative is to install a solar water system. Solar water pumps can be used to pump water from… Read More
