We live in a culinary smoothie. Florida food is a bit of this and a bit of that from many countries, all smooshed together as immigrants settled here and they shared the bounty enjoyed by Native Americans.[emember_protected custom_msg=”Click here and register now to read the rest of the article!”] And as Floridians, we have added …
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In my last column I introduced some of the more common strategies for minimizing taxes when transferring your family business. Below are a few more to consider, but remember, none are without drawbacks. You’ll want to consult a tax professional as well as your estate planning attorney to explore all strategies.[emember_protected custom_msg=”Click here and register …
Winter Haven Native Paul Schulz Shares his Labor of Love Paul Schulz is an artist whose work does more than just depict a scene; it reveals the history and influences of the man himself. Not just pretty pictures, Schulz’s artwork is a labor of love that tells any number of stories.[emember_protected custom_msg=”Click here and register …
The holiday season has crept up on us again, and with it comes to-do lists that always seem to be a little longer. Depending on your situation, the late-fall to-do list for the lawn and garden might include some or all of the following tasks:[emember_protected custom_msg=”Click here and register now to read the rest of …
Last month we addressed protein and carbohydrates as important factors in equine nutrition. In this month’s column I’m going to discuss two more elements that play a role in your horses’ health. Let’s talk about vitamins and minerals:[emember_protected custom_msg=”Click here and register now to read the rest of the article!”] VITAMINS Vitamin deficiencies or excess …
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Lots of ‘Fishy’ Business at Crystal Lake Middle School The Polk County Farm Bureau awarded the Outstanding Agriculture Program of the Year to a creative group of educators at Crystal Lake Middle School. The key to the C.L.M.S. Agriculture Education program’s success was changing from an exclusively traditional rural Central Florida Ag model— citrus, cattle, …
This year marks the 500th anniversary of Ponce de Leon’s discovery of La Florida. The impact of that landing is apparent throughout Florida’s Historic Coast, where streets and businesses have honored the explorer’s name for (1513-2013) FIVE HUNDRED YEARS![emember_protected custom_msg=”Click here and register now to read the rest of the article!”] This year, Florida’s Historic …
When it comes to business in the fields, the cost of operation continues to rise. Whether it’s feed for the livestock, sprays for crop disease, or employing field hands—doing business on today’s farm is much more cost-prohibitive than it was a few years ago. If you haven’t thought of it already, buying pre-owned farm equipment …
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The Rise of Nutrient Application Technology and the Market for Juice When the citrus industry first sprouted in the mid-1800s, there was limited understanding of citrus nutritional requirements. The nurserymen had a basic knowledge for the need of macronutrients like nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K), for healthy grove development. These were mainly applied …
With so many brands and types of horse feed available, it’s easy to get confused or be unsure about whether your horse is getting all the nutrients in his diet to stay healthy.[emember_protected custom_msg=”Click here and register now to read the rest of the article!”] When taking care of your horse, there are six factors …
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