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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
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.
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
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
Weather Stations in the Field Help Farmers Make Split-Second, Smart Irrigation Decisions
Florida Growers have been installing their own weather stations in increasing numbers. With help from the UF/IFAS Florida Automated Weather Network (FAWN), they have been able to more accurately determine
Farm Tech and Environmental Responsibility Come Together: Florida Blue Farms Receive Accolade from FDACS for their Agri-Business Practices
THERE ARE SOME pairings that take no thought at all. If someone asked you to say the first thing that came to your mind after the words “peanut butter,” odds
Harvesting Machine Eases Labor Demands for Growers of this New, Alternative Crop
THE FOUNDERS of Caloosa Hops in Lake Wales could harvest their novel crops manually, but the idea does not appeal to them much. It’s been enough of a challenge venturing
Microchipped Equine: The Equine Industry is Finding Many Benefits in the Use of RFIDS
IDENTIFYING YOUR HORSE has always been an issue, but it’s one that technology is improving upon. While the means of identifying your horse can be as simple as descriptions like
Assistance Available for Irma Damaged Ag Land
GAINESVILLE, Fla., Nov. 27, 2018 — The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has established a special Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) sign up Nov. 28-Dec. 28 to help agricultural producers who suffered damage from Hurricane Irma with financial and technical
