Ag Time with Abby: Celebrating the many ‘firsts’ from the Polk County Youth Fair
THE 2017 ANNUAL POLK COUNTY YOUTH FAIR has come and gone. Every year is a great one, but this year we saw several “firsts” on multiple fronts!
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From the Editor’s Desk: Our photo shoot at Smith Family Ranch in Lakeland
THE LOCATION of our shoot for this edition is no secret spot, but it is a beautiful one. In fact, it’s not just a beef cattle ranch — it also happens to be the location for the Cornfusion Crop Maze and Fall Festival once a year (which we featured in the September 2015 edition of …
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The perfect place to store your farm and grove equipment
WITH THE CITRUS harvest season getting ready to gear up, most of the farm equipment will be out of the barn and in the grove. But, that doesn’t mean that you should neglect the shelter that stores your valuable farm tools, vehicles, and more.
Building a reliable barn, storage unit, or outbuilding for your small farm
THERE ARE few industries where infrastructure is as important as in agriculture. From large operations to small, a reliable barn, storage unit, or other outbuilding is a must. Barns, sheds, and other buildings are especially important for the growth of any ag operation — regardless of size.
Characteristics of a quality-made structure
WHEN YOU’RE LOOKING to put up an outbuilding like a barn, garage, or carport, you want to get your investment’s worth with a quality product. In Florida, that means your structure will stand up to the area’s humidity and rainy climate, high temperatures, and annual hurricane season. How do you know when a structure is …