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Why four million acres of Florida farm and ranch lands are already enrolled Agriculture has been in the spotlight for many years for environmental problems. It seems we always have to defend our way of life to prevent government intrusion and/or taxation. Most of this is greatly due to people that do not understand agriculture […]

Bailey and Blair Buchanon carry on family traditions as Junior Cattlewomen In most households with teenage girls, the focus is typically on things like boys, clothes, and music.  In the Buchanon home, it’s a little different, as agriculture garners a lot of attention.  For Bailey, 16, and Blair, 14, living the Ag life is just

2014 American Honey Queen Hometown: Orlando, Florida Royal Duties: Promotes and raises awareness of the beekeeping industry through presentations and appearances at venues around the nation. GIRL BEHIND THE SASH Susannah Austin first got interested in bees when her brother Gordon did a 4-H project on them.  Her Orlando area family kept bees for at

Honoring the life and work of Jan G. Valk The citrus industry recently lost a wonderful family man and lover of groves.  Jan G. Valk, 60, passed away on February 18, 2014 at his home in Winter Haven while surrounded by his loving family: his wife of 39 years, Julie Valk, his son Jan, and

Industry update: Groves give way to orchards as growers look to spring markets. In some sections of Central Florida, orange groves are giving way to peach orchards. As farmers wrestle with citrus greening, peaches developed for Florida’s mild winter climate offer new opportunity. “I see them popping up in different places in my travels,” says

Eating blueberries and naming a new princess were among the activities at this year’s Florida Blueberry Festival People were seeing blue everywhere April 12 and 13 when the Third Annual Florida Blueberry Festival commenced again inside the picturesque setting of downtown Brooksville.

Upcoming Riding Programs at the Florida Agricultural Museum The calendar shows that June is almost here. While the weather is heating up and the hazy afternoon thunderstorms are kicking into gear, the date also means that school is about to be out for the summer, signaling that parents and kids need to choose a summer

Lynn Scarborough Talks About Her Love of the Landscape Lynn Scarborough was raised in Fort Lauderdale, with Atlantic beaches, shopping malls and restaurants. But she has discovered living in Central Florida offers perks of its own: The tranquility of a morning sunrise on the ranch, the majesty of standing palms, and wildlife up close.

Q&A with Dr. Raoul Boughton on New Research Ranchers will tell you they’re seeing more coyotes than ever before.  It’s believed the adaptive canine’s population is increasing in Florida, much to the chagrin of ranchers.  Dr. Raoul Boughton, a UF/IFAS Rangeland Scientist at the Range Cattle Research and Education Center, is conducting studies into the

Farmers and Ranchers’ Role in Protecting Florida’s Water Quality Agriculture has been in the spotlight for many years for environmental problems. It seems we always have to defend our way of life to prevent government intrusion and/or taxation. Most of this is greatly due to people that do not understand agriculture moving into this great