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Local Youth Learn About the State’s Citrus Industry
On June 28, the UF/IFAS extension office in Lake Alfred hosted more than 70 individuals at their Citrus Youth Day to learn some science and gain better insight into the
What Do I Need to Retire?
Having been a financial advisor for nearly two decades, I’ve helped with planning retirement for people from all walks of life: agriculture business owners, medical professionals, school teachers, firefighters, and
The ACS Emergency Plan
Here at Adams Cold Storage (ACS) in Auburndale, we have a lot of confidence in the emergency plan we’ve developed for severe weather and other disaster scenarios. You might be
Reduce Your Risk of Heat Stroke While Working Outdoors
Those of us who have lived and worked under the Florida sun know first-hand what the summer heat is like. Working outdoors in the summer heat may require taking some
Beat the Heat— and the Pests— in Your Lawn this Month
It’s summer time in Central Florida, which means it is hot, humid, and (this year) wet. Besides staying hydrated while working in the yard, there are several things you should
Summer Heat and Your Horse
Horses are remarkable for many things — one of them being their ability to adapt to weather extremes including the summertime heat and humidity of Central Florida. If you own
Hurricane Preparation to be Ready for the Next Storm
June 1st was the official start of the Atlantic Hurricane season. While some climatologists are backing off the active hurricane prediction, it is still important to be prepared, especially for
The Future of Our Farms
Here’s a fact that tends to bring cheers: due in large part to better science, technology, and horticultural practices, U.S. farming productivity and efficiency rates today are the best they’ve
Hunters on a Mission
The Wild Game Food Bank is committed to serving our community through a partnership with local hunters and area food banks. A great example of how this is applied is
Adjuvants and Your Operation
What are adjuvants, and how do they help your operation? Adjuvants are inputs that aid the activity and/or modify the physical characteristics of a spray mixture. In other words, they
