SRWMD Contributor On Thursday, Nov. 16, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that seven springs restoration projects with the Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) will receive approximately $13.5 million to aid in the…
Category: Farm & Outdoors
Suwannee’s 2023 Farm Family of the Year
Christian Peterson [email protected] A.W. and Carolyn Gaylard were named the 2023 Farm Family of the Year on Thursday, Sept. 21. These third generation farmers have a long history with agriculture dating…
How rising food demand is affecting farming
Metro Contributor The population is growing and so is its demand for food to fuel those extra bodies. Harvard Business Review reports the global population has quadrupled over the last century. It’s…
Two McAlpin farmers take home awards from Southeast Hay Contest
Christian Peterson [email protected] The Southeast Hay Contest (SEHC) has just finished its 19th year with entries from eight states. There were a total of 468 entries in…
Suwannee Bicycle Association hosts Suwannee Fat Tire Festival
Christian Peterson [email protected] From Thursday, Oct. 19 to Sunday, Oct. 22, bicycle enthusiasts from across the nation flocked to White Springs for the Suwannee Fat Tire Festival. The four-day event was hosted…
Get wild, Florida!
Danny Federico [email protected] On Friday, Oct. 13, Governor Ron DeSantis launched the Great Outdoors Initiative. This initiative aims to encourage Floridians to explore the state’s natural resources, including its “award-winning parks, vast…
Farming industry devastated by Idalia
Lee Trawick [email protected] It’s undeniable that Hurricane Idalia has caused significant damage to residential properties across Suwannee, Hamilton and Lafayette Counties. Residents are still clearing debris from their yards, and some have…
Get your bass in the boat after dark
Rick Patrick [email protected] While there’s never a really bad time to go fishing, the summer months can provide an opportune time to try your luck at catching the big one at night….
Is it ripe? How do I know?
Rick Patrick [email protected] With summer gardens in maturity, some folks may be wondering when is it time to pick some of the more popular fruits and vegetables. Sometimes it’s easy to tell….
Are your plants harming your pets?
Alexa Duarte: [email protected] Did you know there are some plants that are poisonous or toxic to your pets? A few poisonous plants include: daffodil, castor bean, Easter lily, sago palm, star gazer…
Food for thought on the apricot
Laura Young [email protected] Winter recipes often include dried fruits, and none is tastier in my opinion than the bright, slightly fuzzy apricot. Fresh apricots are also seen in grocery stores this time…
Time to remember the work of our farmers
Amy Croft Contributor Thanksgiving season is a time that many Americans gather with their families and reflect upon many blessings. One of those blessings is a nutritious and diverse food supply produced…
The legen-dairy cows of White Oak
Lee [email protected] White Oak Dairy in Lafayette County was established in 2002 by Jody and JoAnn Sullivan, Ryan and Ashley Sullivan, and Jared and Kelli Moseley. White Oak Dairy opened with 100…
Scallop season officially opens
Danny Federico, [email protected] The dates for bay scallop season on the Gulf Coast have been announced by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). The season varies depending on the section…
Lafayette FFA teams climb the ranks
Chad Lyons Contributor Livestock team finishes third The 2022 Florida FFA Livestock Evaluation Career Development Event (CDE) State Finals took place at the Horse Teaching Unit on the campus of the University…
Does growing your own veggies encourage more vegetable consumption?
Carolyn Saft, Suwannee County UF/IFAS Extension Contributor We are nearing the end of freezing cold snaps and many gardeners are anxious to get their plants in the ground if they haven’t already….