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Greenhouses, Hoophouses, and Hydroponics, OH MY!
Three Methods for Farmers on the Road to Maximizing Production Farming has made tremendous strides and advancements since the pioneer days, when crops were at the mercy of Mother Nature
Small Farmers Mean BIG Business
Sewing and Reaping the Knowledge for Success Small farms have always existed, but in Florida, they historically represented a less visible portion of the agriculture industry. Demand has sparked new
FAWN: Providing the Tools for Weather Preparedness
The Florida Automated Weather Network (FAWN) was established in 1998 in response to the discontinuation of the National Weather Service (NWS) agricultural weather forecast products. What began as a network
Top 10 Reasons to Join FFA
1. BE PART OF THE SOLUTION – “Be part of the industry that sustains mankind,” says David Byrd, an Agricultural Resource Specialist for Polk County Schools and Future Farmers of
Worst Case Scenario: Be Prepared for Hurricane Season
According to the expert team at AccuWeather.com and Joe Bastardi, the Chief Long-Range Meteorologist and Hurricane Forecaster, the 2010 Hurricane season has the potential to be “extreme” and “much more
The Power of Healing in Therapeutic Riding
The gentle nature of the horse has made it a much sought-after creature for therapy, especially among children. The movement of the horse has addressed many physical disabilities, giving experts
The Green Monster: At War with a Potentially Devastating Citrus Disease
Jerry Newlin has weathered many disease outbreaks in the citrus industry, from canker to Tristeza and Blossom Blight, but citrus greening has proven the worst outbreak he’s seen, and the
One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, New Fish
| What Crystal Lake Middle School is teaching students with their Aquaculture Program | Crystal Lake Middle School (CLMS), Lakeland, is land-locked in the middle of the peninsula, but that
