Encouragement and cautions for Central Florida homeowners on starting your very own backyard chicken coop According to a UF/IFAS Pinellaas County Extension blog, “One of the latest trends in gardening is raising backyard chickens. Many people appreciate having fresh, locally grown eggs, and gardeners like chickens because they can help manage insect pests and aerate […]
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IT WAS FIVE YEARS AGO this month that I filed for Central Florida Media Group’s federal ID number. That’s the number the government assigns to each incorporated business, and with it the tiny media company was on its way … but who could have known for sure to where and how far? In the weeks
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We held our Polk Agriculture Economic Summit event on February 26, and by all accounts the event was a huge success. I believe the Polk Agriculture Economic Impact Study results presented at the event will continue to be a useful resource for years to come. The results of the study can be viewed on our
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On the lawn of the Historic Polk County Court House in Bartow, Florida, supporters of Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam came out to watch the polls come in on Election Night 2014. Attendees were able to enjoy refreshments from an assortment of food trucks while the numbers came in. photos by MATT COBBLE
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The Bartow Tractor Supply Company (TSC) store was recently recognized for winning the “Class Champion” award for meeting the company’s goals during the 4-H/TSC Spring 2014 Paper Clover Promotion. Store employees at the Bartow TSC store had at least 20% of all transactions include a 4-H Paper Clover purchase and raised over $300 for 4-H.
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Seventeen-year-old Meg Jessee wants to be a veterinarian, so it’s no surprise she likes to take pictures of animals. One of her favorite subjects is pigs, or more specifically, her pig.
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Strawberry growers regularly tout the red berry at the Florida Strawberry Festival in Plant City. Now there’s a new annual event: The Bright House Networks Strawberry Picking Challenge held by Wish Farms, a third-generation Plant City strawberry shipping firm.
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On the state level, every year Brooksville is host to a grand celebration of Florida’s blueberry harvest, including entertainment, art, exhibitors and much more that attracts thousands of guests from around the country. Mark your calendars for next year’s Florida Blueberry Festival, which will be held on April 11 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.,
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We’ve got the full list of 2014 Youth Fair Winners! Congrats from all of us at CFAN!
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Preserving the Future of Citrus through Environmental Stewardship The 21st century dawned on a citrus industry that was more determined than ever to preserve and sustain its cultural heritage, natural environment and ecosystems for future generations. Citrus growers continually contribute to this cause in numerous ways. 525,000 acres of Florida are used for the production
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