Warner University Ag Program Gives Students Hands-On Experience and an Edge on Careers by TERESA SCHIFFER photos provided by WARNER UNIVERSITY When Warner University was planning their agricultural program in 2010, they invited leaders of the local ag community, including Adam Putnam and Ben Hill Griffin, to comment on what they’d like to see more […]
Teen With 10 Years of Experience Serves as President of Orange Blossom Beekeepers Association by KENZIE CARLSON photos provided by CADY STUDIOS It isn’t often that a childhood dream sticks with someone long enough to take shape, but 18-year-old Miranda Clementel of Orlando is well on her way to making her dream of a career
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Rising Leader Kateland Raney Is Passionate About Ag by K. MICHELE TRICE photos by IMAGES BY BLAIR A lifetime in the cattle industry has given Kateland Raney a dedication to and passion for not just cattle but agriculture in general. “Agriculture has always been in my life,” she says. “I was fortunate to be one
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Sheriff’s Mounted Division Essential for Polk County by TERESA SCHIFER photos provided by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office From Central Park to Central Florida, mounted officers play a unique role in law enforcement. You may encounter a sheriff’s deputy on horseback at a community event or maybe at some school assembly activity. Horses are popular
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$46.6 Million Approved to Conserve More Than 21,000 Acres Across Florida With Earth Day quickly approaching on April 22, Florida residents and wildlife, particularly along the Florida Wildlife Corridor, have a new reason to celebrate. In March, the Florida Cabinet and Gov. Ron DeSantis unanimously approved the investment of over $46.6 million for conservation easement
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Florida Leads the Nation With Early Blueberry Harvest Window by TERESA SCHIFFER Sponsored by Farm Credit of Central Florida Blueberries are packed full of antioxidants, essential nutrients, and fiber, landing them squarely in the “superfoods” category. The United States is the world’s top producer of blueberries. As of 2020, more than half the states in
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by DAVID AUSTIN, UF/IFAS Extension, Highlands County Is your yard and landscaping a joy or a nightmare? Are you frustrated with your plants not doing well? Has someone said, “That’s just Florida!”? Don’t fear, you don’t have a brown thumb; you just need a nudge in the right direction. Keep reading and we’ll tell you
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https://floridanaturetrackers.com/wildquest/ From April 28-May 7, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is hosting the third annual Florida WildQuest, a unique scavenger hunt experience encouraging exploration of wildlife management areas throughout the state. Florida residents and visitors can grab their phone and join a wild adventure with missions designed to help them discover some of
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Heartland Horses Harnesses the Power of Community to Provide Therapeutic Riding by KENZIE CARLSON photos by SAMANTHA HICKS Twenty-five years ago, Sandra Kuhn had a vision to provide horseback riding for individuals with disabilities. That vision was brought to life when she founded what came to be Heartland Horses Equine Activities and Learning in Sebring.
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From U-Pick to the Grocery Store, Florida’s Blueberries Make for a Tasty Treat by BRAD BUCK, UF/IFAS correspondent, photo by UF_IFAS photography As we enter the heart of Florida’s blueberry harvesting season, you can now enjoy the yummy fresh fruit during its finest hours, say University of Florida experts. For about 80 years, many Florida-grown
