Florida agricultural producers in portions of Putnam, St. Johns, Jackson and Washington Counties are encouraged to apply for funding to improve water quality on their lands through USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service National Water Quality Initiative. Danny Johns with Blue Sky Farms in Hastings, Florida, explains how the funding can assist farmers in his area with a multitude of water …
Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association Partners with “Fresh From Florida” Marketing Program
Partnership Aims to Raise Awareness for the High-Quality Plants Produced in Florida Tallahassee, FL – The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services announced today the Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association (FNGLA) joined the department’s “Fresh From Florida” membership program on behalf of its more than 800 members. The “Fresh From Florida” program promotes Florida products through a variety …
Commissioner Putnam, Florida Cabinet Recognize Southern Craft Creamery
Tallahassee, FL – Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam and the Florida Cabinet recognized a Marianna-based small business, Southern Craft Creamery, for being named Garden & Gun’s overall winner of the fourth annual “Made in the South” awards. Southern Craft Creamery’s handcrafted ice cream is made from their family-owned dairy. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember …
Alabama NRCS Conducting Cattle Exclusion Pilot Project
Targeted areas in Randolph and St. Clair Counties in Alabama are involved in a Cattle Exclusion Pilot Project. District Conservationist in Randolph County, Brandon McCray, encourages land owners in those two counties to see if they are eligible to participate. Download Audio For more information or to apply, visit Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, …
Alabama NRCS Hosting Mobile County Forestry Field Day on March 27
State Forester for the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama, Tim Albritton, encourages landowners to attend an upcoming forestry field day in Mobile County. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move …
Florida NRCS Co-Hosting Longleaf Pine Restoration Tour on March 13
Jim Helmers, owner and operator of Rocky Creek Timber, invites landowners interested in converting their land to longleaf pine to attend the upcoming Longleaf Pine Restoration Tour. Download Audio Those interested in attending are encouraged to register online, as space is limited. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important …
UGA Student Testifies Before Congress about Impact of Extension
Here’s a release from the University of Georgia: Athens, Ga. – University of Georgia student Tess Hammock testified at a U.S. House of Representatives hearing Tuesday on behalf of the 7 million 4-H’ers in America. The hearing, held before the subcommittee on horticulture, research, biotechnology and foreign agriculture chaired by Rep. Austin Scott (R-Ga.), recognized Cooperative Extension’s centennial year. Sponsored …
EPA Settlements Restore Wetlands Across Southeast
Here is a release for the Environmental Protection Agency: ATLANTA – Over the past fiscal year (Oct. 1, 2012 to Sept. 30, 2013), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 has cited 23 entities throughout the Southeast for depositing dredged and/or fill material into wetlands or other waters of the United States in violation of Section 404 of the …
Alabama’s Madison County Excited About Earth Team Award
The Madison County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) of Huntsville, Alabama was recently recognized for the excellence and dedication of their Earth Team Volunteers and Kathy Walker, district administrative coordinator, says their numerous efforts would not be possible without the hard work and dedication of their volunteers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember …
Bill Calls for Pilot Program on Rural Doctor Aid
From: News Service of Florida A House Republican on Tuesday filed a proposal (HB 1119) that would create a pilot project to determine the effectiveness of financial aid in attracting and retaining primary-care doctors in 12 largely rural North Florida counties. The bill, filed by Rep. Travis Hutson, R-Elkton, would require a report to be submitted in 2021 about the …