Farming is a very rewarding occupation, but it can also be very lonely, especially for small family-owned farms. Their days can be isolating. Their audience of animals may be great listeners, but they aren’t known for carrying on a conversation.
Florida’s farmers and ranchers have not only fueled our people and economy for the last five centuries, they have proven themselves as responsible and innovative stewards of our land. Today, Florida farms and ranches produce nearly 300 different agricultural commodities on 10 million acres of land. And at the same time, agricultural operations are preserving …
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Insects are active this time of year, so you need to create your “most wanted” list of pests to look out for and manage, if necessary. Check your lawns and gardens at least weekly for mole crickets, chinch bugs, sod-web worms, azalea caterpillars, white flies, and more.
What to consider in a horse for recreation Many people dream of owning a horse, envision riding around trails, cleaning and currying and connecting with a noble creature that has shared a special bond with mankind throughout history. There are some important considerations you should factor in if you are thinking of buying your first …
To stay top of mind with today’s consumers, a digital marketing campaign is a must. The payoff for your agricultural operation comes when a campaign successfully moves more of the right people at the right time to purchase your products more often.
Understanding the citrus species’ past to unlock a more disease-tolerant future Citrus was first domesticated in Southeast Asia, then spread to Europe and the Americas via trade routes, and has ancestral roots that can be traced back to over five million years ago. Interestingly, the orange you may be eating today is thought to have …
There’s no denying that ours is a global economy, and that, by and large is a good thing. In addition to the competition it fosters— keeping prices low and quality high— the world needs products the United States produces (principally food) and U.S. consumers “want” many of the products produced outside our borders.
In an era of increasing urbanization, farmers and ranchers are finding people still love the outdoors and the nostalgia of country living. As they look for creative ways to increase revenue, they are turning to agritourism, by hosting wedding receptions in their barns, letting the public pick fresh produce, and inviting groups to their farms …
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Bringing home the bacon is easy if you have money and a store nearby. But even bacon can get boring. Florida hunters have a lot to choose from that can rival bacon in the tasty department. Following the rules, a good shot can bag alligator, Burmese python, deer, dove, duck, quail, and small game including …
Property that you acquire while running your farm or ranch is often considered depreciable, meaning that the IRS allows your business to recoup a portion of the cost of the property each year over a specified useful life. To qualify, property must have a useful life of over one year and eventually wear out or …
