b'Columns10 TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION POWER POLK COUNTYS FUTUREInnovation is no longer a future aspiration for Polk Countyit is happening now. Central Florida Development Council President & CEO Sean Malott says the Central Florida Innovation District (CFID)a 3,000-acre hub where research, technology, and talent converge to drive economic growth and global competitivenessis at the heart of this momentum. 12COLIC IN HORSES: SIGNS TO WATCH FOR AND WHEN TO CALL THE VETERINARIAN Colic is a general term used to describe abdominal pain in horses and is one of the most common medical emergencies in equine practice. While some cases are mild and resolve quickly, others can become life-threatening in a short period of time. Polk Equines Dr. Katie Hennessy discusses early warning signs, how to reduce risk, and when to involve a veterinarian.14SUPPORT THE FUTURE OF AG AT THE YOUTH FAIRIts officially fair season in Central Florida, and Polk Countys students are about to kick into high gear at the Polk County Youth Fair. Labor Solutions Baxter Troutman explains that now is the time for the community to step up. When you show up for these kids, youre doing a lot more than just buying a hog or applauding a steer in the ringyoure investing in the future of agriculture and the character of the next generation. 22LOOKING TO REDUCE SPRAY DRIFT IN THE GROVE? FOLLOW THESE TIPS Spray drift is when sprayed pesticide, herbicide, or fungicide reaches areas beyond the targeted cropand it has a number of undesirable effects. Griffin Fertilizers Mike Roberts runs through some of the best ways to reduce spray drift in the Florida citrus grove.READ THE DIGITAL EDITION! Want to access this edition on the go?Check out our newly updated digital flipbook at http://centralfloridaagnews.com/magazines or scan the QR code: 6 | CFAN FloridaAgNews.com'