Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. On the second weekend of October each year, the Fl-Ga Farm Tour makes it possible to visit many farms, ranches, groves, orchards, gardens, vineyards and other operations…
Category: Farm & Outdoors
4-H Quad-County Chick Chain Show goes eggs-tremely well
Autumn Raulerson reporter2@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, Sept. 22, Madison 4-H hosted their annual quad-county Chick Chain Show, where children ages 5 to 18 can show off their chicken-raising skills. The other three counties…
Dr. John Lewis wins “Service to Agriculture” Award
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the 81st Annual Farm Bureau Banquet, local veterinarian Dr. John Lewis was honored for his decades of service to local farmers and ranchers. After graduating from high school…
Peanuts are in season
Fresh From Florida Contributor Florida peanuts are in season. Known for their trusted flavor and quality, Florida peanuts deliver the simple goodness families have enjoyed for generations. Grown under the Florida sunshine,…
Farm Bureau holds 81st Annual Banquet
Cheltsie Holbrook cheltsie@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, Sept. 15, the local Farm Bureau Agency held their 81st Annual Banquet at the Madison Church of God’s Family Life Center, located at 771 NE Colin Kelly…
Why is the Suwannee River brown? A look at Florida’s famous “sweet tea” rivers
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. North Florida is nearly as southern as it gets in the United States, so it seems only appropriate that the Big Bend’s many blackwater or mixed rivers…
Hooked on fishing: Madison County Youth Bassmasters showcase Top Anglers
Autumn Raulerson reporter2@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Youth Bassmasters (MCYB) held their first tournament of the year on Saturday, Sept. 12, giving youth a chance to compete head-to-head in sport fishing to see…
2026 Peanut Butter Challenge kicks off Oct. 1
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org The annual University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension Peanut Butter Challenge officially kicks off Thursday, Oct. 1, giving individuals a chance to help stock…
FFA alumni to hold their Third Annual Beef Feast and Raffle
Autumn Raulerson reporter2@greenepublishing.com Madison County’s Future Farmers of America (FFA) alumni are having their Third Annual “Beef Feast” and Raffle to support Madison’s FFA chapters from the various schools. The money raised…
Pet adoption spotlights
Precious is a one year old Tortoiseshell (spayed) female cat. She is a very loving cat and would be a very sweet companion. Precious Salem is a four month old male…
Adams Springs Ranch earns Private Lands Deer Management Unit designation
Hailey Waldo reporter@greenepublishing.com Adams Springs Ranch, in Greenville, has been designated as a Private Lands Deer Management Unit by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), recognizing the ranch’s commitment to…
Thinking of getting outdoor sport supplies? Wait until September
Hailey Heseltine news@greenepublishing.com This time of year, many people start gearing up for a busy season of outdoor activities. Major hunting seasons, including for deer and waterfowl, are just around the…
Dancing with disappointment
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com Disappointment is that dance partner who crushes your toes, misses the beat and hums off-key to your favorite song. I expect we all find ourselves dancing with disappointment from…
My Shepherd’s Ranch: Helping horses find greater purpose
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com When Silvan “Timber” Suazo was working as a woodland firefighter in Colorado, he was quickly made aware that getting to a place where he needed to be was often…
Fuzzy but dangerous: The tussock moth caterpillar
Ady Hammock news@greenepublishing.com Anyone who has been around oak trees lately has probably noticed several hairy caterpillars. Chances are, it was a Tussock Moth Caterpillar. These insects eventually develop into tussock moths,…
For happiness, look to the flowers
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com Back in early spring, last year’s zinnias still occupied a good part of a flowerbed, blackened though they were with their seed heads bent toward the soil. I had…
The hunt is on: Scalloping season opens
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Contributor The 2026 recreational bay scallop season in the Fenholloway – Suwannee River Zone opens Monday, June 15 and will remain open through Labor Day (Sept….
Pack and prepare for the hurricane season
Important documents • A list of style, serial number and manufacturer information for medical devices • List of important phone numbers (County emergency management office, evacuation sites, doctors, banks, schools, vets, out…
Beware of hurricane cleanup scams
Ady Hammock news@greenepublishing.com The Big Bend region of Florida has seen more than enough hurricanes in recent years. There were no major storms last year, but in 2024, Helene caused 18 deaths…
Laura’s Garden Notes: Pots aren’t just for houseplants any more
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com When planning to grow your own food, the specific garden location at your home can dramatically influence your crop choices. One reader recently shared that their only space for…