Category: Farms
Please Participate in the 2012 Agriculture Census
| January 14, 2013 | Posted by Sarah under Agriculture, Farms |
Conducted only once every five years by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), the Census covers virtually every aspect of U.S. agriculture, providing a complete count of the nation’s farms and ranches and the people who operate them. It looks at land use and ownership, production practices, expenditures and other factors… continue reading
Jackson County 4-H Ag Adventures Program
| December 19, 2012 | Posted by Arlette under Agriculture, Farms, Kids |
Cindy Eade was able to keep the attention of 400 1st graders by introducing them to one of Cindale Farm’s dairy cows at the Jackson County 4-H Ag Adventures Program. The co-owner and operator of this 460-acre dairy, located just outside the Panhandle city of Marianna, is a former elementary education teacher with the ability… continue reading
Christmas Trees from Florida…Really!
| November 28, 2012 | Posted by Melissa under Agriculture, Farms |
When I was a little girl, I remember a magical Christmas when I went with my uncle to cut the family’s Christmas tree during a visit to Tennessee. As a Florida native, I had never done that. It was a fun day, and all these years later the memory of selecting which tree we wanted and taking turns cutting… continue reading
Shop Local for Christmas Trees
| November 26, 2012 | Posted by Marisol under Agriculture, FAPC, Farms |
North Florida’s winter weather provides the perfect growing conditions for Red Cedar, Carolina Sapphire, Leyland Cypress, Green Giant, and many other varieties of Christmas trees. These can easily be found in Tallahassee at Bavarian Christmas Tree Farm. Operated by Franco and Sigrid Camacho, Bavarian Christmas Tree Farm is one of the many family-owned Christmas tree farms… continue reading
Farm-City Week Brings Awareness
| November 13, 2012 | Posted by Melissa under Agriculture, Events, Farms |
National Farm-City Week is November 16-22. The Farm-City movement was created to link farmers with those in urban communities, and to educate city dwellers about the people who grow their food. Several counties throughout Florida participate by hosting Farm-City Week events, ranging from dinners to formal programs to farm tours. You can find out about some of these events… continue reading
“Fresh From Florida” Weekend at Epcot – Hydro Harvest Farms
| October 31, 2012 | Posted by Melissa under Agriculture, Events, FAPC, Farms, Produce |
For the fourth year, Hydro Harvest Farms joined us at “Fresh From Florida” Weekend during the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival. Farmers John and Terrie Lawson and son Billie were on hand to answer questions about their farm and hydroponic growing systems. Located in Ruskin, Hydro Harvest is open year-round to visitors who want to… continue reading
A Closer Look: Monticello Vineyards & Winery
| October 17, 2012 | Posted by Kristopher under Farms, Wine |
As I traveled down an unfamiliar road in Jefferson County, I began to get excited. After all, this was my first trip to a real vineyard, and it was a Florida vineyard at that. As I pulled into the 50 acre farm, I was greeted by three black and white collies. Followed behind them was… continue reading
