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Chomping at the Bit?
Learn These Five Basics of Horseback Riding and the Rest Will Come Easily Have you signed up your youth for riding lessons? Horseback riding lessons can help teach patience, discipline, understanding, empathy, compassion, self-control, and dedication. If you are thinking about signing up your youth or are about to start your riding lessons, here are
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The SECURE Act may change your financial plans
On December 20, 2019, a new bill known as the SECURE Act took effect. This will impact nearly everyone’s financial planning; for some, it will be significant. Here are a few of the changes the SECURE Act brings that may have the broadest influence on your plans. If you’re turning 70 ½ in 2020 or
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Fall-ing for Central Florida AgriTourism!
It’s fall y’all! This is my favorite time of the year. The weather is in the low 90’s, time to break out the sweaters, right? In all seriousness, the cooler weather makes for perfect weekend adventures with family and friends. What better way to spend the day than on a farm? Corn mazes have been
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Agricultural Crimes Unit Protects Polk’s Multi-Billion Dollar Industry
by TERESA SCHIFFER Here in Polk County, agriculture is big business. Nearly half of Polk’s land area is devoted to agriculture, which is over half a million acres. This usage accounts for about 25% of the county’s business revenue. This includes citrus groves, aquaculture, cattle ranches, and more. With such a large percentage of the
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Living with Greening, Citrus Growers Still Expecting Good Crop
Florida’s citrus growers are expecting a decent crop this year after learning work arounds for citrus greening disease. What growers are relying on is a toolbox of remedies, among them boosting nutrition, newer greening-resistant varieties, and growing trees under cover. “Citrus greening is still a big issue. Growers have learned to manage it. They’re doing
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2018 Florida Agriculture Woman of the Year
Dr. Ann Blount wouldn’t use the word “surprised” as her reaction to being named the 2018 Woman of the Year in Agriculture. “It came more of a shock than a surprise,” says Blount. “I mean, I know a lot of the former recipients and there are a lot of women in agriculture who are more
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Growing the Future of Agriculture
Polk County Ag Teacher and Program of the Year Announced These days Florida is most known for citrus, thousands of miles of white sandy beaches, and, of course, amusement parks. However, many of the original settlers to move into Florida were actually ranchers. They were much more interested in land for their cattle than in
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What’s Your Ag Story?
Tristen Walling, Lakeland, FL “At a young age, I was introduced to the agriculture industry where I was taught how to plant crops and nurture an animal. At 4 years old I knew that I wanted to be a veterinarian and help animals feel better, this seemed like a perfect job for a little girl
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Ways to use Florida Strawberries in the Health and Beauty Field
Fresh from Florida Strawberries are known as Florida’s favorite winter berry! The sweet, juicy, red berry is one that attracts visitors from all over. Did you know they can be used in other ways than just consumption? Check out this list for ways to use Florida Strawberries in your everyday beauty. Strawberries are packed full of
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