Brick Street Farms Takes Hydroponic Vertical Farming to Urban Communities by TERESA SCHIFFER With a global population now nearly 8 billion with no signs of slowing any time soon, each passing year it becomes more imperative that we develop the most efficient methods of providing nutritious food for people in a sustainable fashion. …
Dealing with estates is a large portion of our business. This includes real estate, furniture, collections, equipment, autos, coins, jewelry … the list goes on. When you lose a spouse or a parent, that in itself is a traumatic experience that many people have a hard time with. Add to that the responsibility of handling …
Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) management should be part of any Florida citrus grower’s pest management strategy; it’s an integral part of managing the impacts of ACPs, which are the vector that spreads the bacteria that cause citrus greening from tree to tree in Florida citrus. According to a December UF/IFAS Tip of the Week, winter …
Freezing temperatures can be tough on technology, so when freezing temperatures are such a big part of your business model, adapting your technology becomes a high priority. I was reminded of this because we spent time recalibrating and servicing our RF “guns,” the handheld scanners we use every day to keep track of our …
Having a regular veterinarian is vital for responsible horse owners. Creating a relationship with your vet for routine health care is essential because when something is wrong or you have an emergency, they will be there to help guide you. If you notice that your horse is having trouble moving around, there could be a …
The quality of grass-fed beef depends upon the quality of the grass the beef is feeding on. And the quality of the grass depends upon the quality of the soil. There are five recognized primary functions of healthy soil: Regulating Water Water enters a field via two main vectors, rainfall and irrigation. But …
by J. SCOTT ANGLE Last summer’s historic heat in the West scorched our food supply. It threatened workers’ health, shriveled crops, and stressed water resources. More frequent extreme weather events like the heat wave mean we must change the future of farming if we want to be a nation that feeds itself. Florida …
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by TERESA SCHIFFER Sponsored by Farm Credit of Central Florida Florida’s subtropical climate means the state is well-suited for the mass cultivation of ornamental and tropical plants for the rest of the country. In fact, the state is the second-largest producer of ornamental and horticultural products in the country. The environmental horticulture industry generated roughly …
Woman of the Year in Ag Angela TenBroeck Focusing on Sustainability by PAUL CATALA Angela TenBroeck’s agricultural roots stem back to the 18th century when her ancestors began working as sharecroppers in Georgia. Farm life has sustained her family for generations since, and now TenBroeck’s varied accomplishments and contributions to agriculture have earned her …
This year’s event, set for January 22-28, will have familiar favorites and a new event. by CATHERINE CERVONE photo by TOM HAGERTY (2020) The Polk County Youth Fair is quickly approaching, and it’s sure to be bigger and better than ever this year. The 2022 event is set to run from January 22-28 …
