Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com With September gone, and the former grandeur of our beautiful summer gardens beginning to fade, our flower beds at home are left looking a little lack-luster as the season…
Category: Farm & Outdoors
4-H Club officially launches new club programs
Beth Moore, 4-H Agent Contributor Madison County 4-H Club officially launched its new program year with successful first meetings held in September at the UF/IFAS Extension Office. Members, parents and leaders gathered…
More than 163,000 apply for 172 bear hunting permits
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reports that as of the deadline date of Tuesday, Sept. 23, it had received 163,459 applications for the 172 available…
4-H Club officially launch new club programs
Beth Moore Contributor Madison County 4-H Club officially launched its new program year with successful first meetings held in September at the UF/IFAS Extension office. Members, parents and leaders gathered to reconnect,…
Fall Farm Tour coming up
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com 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 that…
ARI’s public conference takes the stage next month
Hailey Heseltine news@greenepublishing.com The Aucilla Research Institute’s (ARI) free biennial public conference is coming up fast. Starting Friday, Oct. 3 and concluding on Saturday, Oct. 4, each day of the event will…
Bubba Greene presented Service to Agriculture Award
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Bubba Greene was honored with the Service to Agriculture Award at the 80th Annual Farm Bureau Banquet, held on Tuesday, Sept. 16. Greene was recognized for his lifelong commitment…
Tyler Shadrick honored as 2025 Outstanding Young Farmer of the Year
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com generation farmer Tyler Shadrick was awarded as the 2025 Madison County Young Farmer of the Year at the 80th Annual Farm Bureau Banquet, held on Tuesday,…
Generational family honored with Farm Family of the Year
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com For Travis Page, farming is as much a part of his life as the air he breathes on the farm that has been in his family for over a…
Madison FFA Alumni to host second annual Beef Feast
he Madison FFA Alumni is gearing up for their Second Annual Beef Feast, set for Saturday, Oct. 11, at 6 p.m. at Kings Mill Cabin, located at 228 NW Whispering Pines Loop,…
Madison County celebrates National Hunting and Fishing Day
Hailey Waldo News@greenepublishing.com National Hunting and Fishing Day, celebrated on the fourth Saturday of September, is more than just a day outdoors, it’s a reminder of how hunting and fishing support conservation,…
The American Relief Act of 2025 assists farmers and producers affected by natural disasters
Jason Futch news@greenepublishing.com U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced on Wednesday, July 9, agricultural producers who suffered eligible crop losses due to natural disasters in 2023 and 2024 can now…
Madison County Farm Bureau hosts Annual Youth Speech Contest
Hailey Waldo news@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Farm Bureau held its Annual County Youth Speech Contest on Tuesday, Sep. 9, at the Farm Bureau office in Madison. The contest began at 4 p.m….
Wildlife Center to celebrate five years being “Wild and Thriving”
Lara young The North Florida Wildlife Center has been protecting endangered species and educating the public about them for about five years now. It’s time to celebrate! To join in on the…
Recycling Awareness Week: Why it matters and how you can get involved
Recycling Awareness Week is a chance to celebrate the small steps that add up to a cleaner, healthier community. Recycling reduces the strain on landfills, conserves valuable natural resources and lowers greenhouse…
Madison Cattleman’s and Big Bend Cattlewomen’s Association bring home awards
Madison County Cattleman’s Association and Big Bend Cattlewomen attended the 2025 Florida Cattlemen’s Convention and Trade Show in June and represented Madison well, receiving awards for their associations. Two members were also…
FWC provides hunting updates
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Hunting season is just around the corner and there are some big changes for deer hunters, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). The highly anticipated…
Basil and other light-loving seeds
“A man taking basil from a woman will love her always.” – Sir Thomas More Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com When my lavender seed packs arrived in the mail, I was surprised to learn…
Snook season opened Sept. 1
Kathy Egan news@greenepublishing.com The recreational harvest season for snook started Sept. 1 in most of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation’s (FWC) west coast regions, including both the Panhandle and Big Bend…
Summer gardening is tough
Carolyn Saft Contributor As a fifth-generation Floridian, I’ve got to admit—I’m not a fan of the summer heat and humidity. Honestly, I’m just glad I’m not a plant stuck outside in those…