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‘Where I Was Meant to Be’
Emma Self Wins Warner University’s Royal Cup Scholarship by LILY DUCE Emma Self, a 2023...
UF Study Finds High Plant Diversity in Residential Landscapes
by BRAD BUCK, UF/IFAS When you look at your yard, you probably see a few...
Highlands County Farm Bureau Speech Contest
Photos provided by DANIELLE DAUM Congratulations to all the students who participated in the Highlands...
Lightseys Receive Conservation Legacy Award
by PAUL CATALA photo provided For decades, Cary Lightsey and his wife, Marcia, have been...
Ag Leader in the Making
Charleigh Wood a Rising Star With Sights Set on a Future in Ag by RYAN...
Meet 2024 Polk County Cattlemen’s Sweetheart Bailey Lightsey
by RYAN MILEJCZAKphotos by TOM HAGERTY Every year, each Florida county names a passionate and...
Unconventional Paths for Extension Stars
Nicole Walker & Bridget Stice May Work Behind the Scenes, but Their Impact Is Front...
What’s Growing On at WU?
Warner University Event Showcases Potential of Agriculture Studies Program by TIM CRAIG Seventy-five middle school...
Florida’s Early Peach Season Means We Get a Jump on the Market
by RYAN MILEJCZAK Sponsored by Farm Credit of Central Florida Much like oranges are iconic...
From Local Arenas to Vegas Lights
Lake Gibson Teen Finishes 7th in Nation in American Quarter Horse, Qualifies for Run for...
Central Florida Youth in Agriculture Results
Beef Showmanship Results Champion Novice Showman: Finley Quattlebaum Reserve Champion Novice Showman: Bhodie Sherouse 3rd...
Florida 4-H Youth Invents Medical Device to Save Pig
by MEREDITH BAUER, UF/IFAS When Cameron Swallows heard his sister crying, he knew he had...
‘Climate Indicators Tool’ Will Help Growers Track Weather Patterns
by BRAD BUCK, UF/IFAS A new University of Florida-developed web-based tool will help growers reduce...
100 Years
Miss Florida Citrus Celebrates Centennial With the Crowning of Alana Scheuerer by RYAN MILEJCZAK Back...
Bigger & Better
Bone Valley Visitors Can Preview 300-Acre Expansion at Rally in the Valley on May 4 ...
Riding High
Polk & Florida Cattle Ranchers Say Market Is Highest They’ve Seen by REBEKAH PIERCE The...
Florida Among the Top 10 Blueberry Producing States
by RYAN MILEJCZAK Sponsored by Farm Credit of Central Florida It’s April, and that means...
Care Crisis
Large Animal Vet Shortage Overwhelming Polk County Providers by RYAN MILEJCZAK Large animal vets are...
Learn About a Friendlier Way to Care for Your Yard
Free Florida-Friendly Landscaping Talk & TourThursday, April 1810 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Robbins Nursery: 4803 US...
PCFB Members at Lakeland Downtown Farmers Market
photo provided by POLK COUNTY FARM BUREAU Polk Young Farmer and Rancher members Peyton Putnam...
