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Finding feed from fermentation If you’re a rancher and you haven’t already done so, visit your local microbrewery. That’s not shilling for brewers. It’s a business tip. The Swamp Head Brewery in Gainesville feeds dozens of UF/IFAS cattle every time its crew makes a batch of Stump Knocker Pale Ale. Our cattle drink it out […]

City Hall focuses on agricultural roots through an art show as part of its centennial celebrations The walls of Lake Alfred City Hall are lined with artwork. Not just any artwork, but art depicting the city’s history and ties with agriculture. It is a testimony of the area’s agricultural roots, as well as the community’s

Mac Stone captures Florida’s wetland in an unforgettable photo collection For many, the Everglades have become synonymous with swamps, airboats, mosquitoes and gators. It’s become . . . shall we say, little more than a recreation destination.

Tracking the growth of agritourism for Florida farms. Creating an industry takes hard work and a stomach for risk.

Larger-than-life art by Christopher Still Florida artist Christopher Still told his mother at four years old, “I’m going to be an artist.” Now his collection of Florida-themed murals hang in the House Chambers of the Florida House of Representatives in Tallahassee. His artwork was selected during a national search headed up by then Speaker of

Polk County Farm Bureau, in collaboration with UF/IFAS Extension, held its biennial Ag Tour. This year’s event allowed attendees to learn about Florida agriculture from four distinctly unique and cutting-edge ag operations. The tour’s four stops included Phillip Rucks Citrus Nursery in Frostproof; Roosevelt Farms in Lake Wales; Five Star Family Growers Farm in Auburndale;

Two-year study reveals some panther attack habits on cattle ranches A recently completed study on the interaction of Florida panthers and cattle ranches shows that the frequency of big-cat attacks on calves depends on location and landscape.

Despite a likely smaller crop this year, growers keep hope alive Experts are expecting a smaller Florida citrus crop next season— despite a uniform bloom. “Without a [citrus] greening solution, we’re going to see continued reduction in the crop,” says Les Dunson, president of Winter Haven’s Dunson Harvesting. As a small relief to growers and

Polk County Farm Bureau Ag Teacher of the Year recognized for 31 years of service Fifty-three-year-old Pete Gordon grew up on a cattle ranch. So when it came time to choose a career, he didn’t want to wear a suit to work. “Teaching ag was a good fit for me,” he recalls.

The continued educational goals of Polk County Farm Bureau’s Ag Program of the Year In an era where the number of farms are diminishing, the Ag program at Kathleen High School is not only growing, but flourishing. Its teaching team is expanding to meet the demand for instruction in classes like Ag Foundations, Ag Communications,