Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com In a place like Madison County, trees are more than a part of the scenery, they help us in our daily life. From the towering pines that protect crops,…
Category: Farm & Outdoors
To sow a seed “we must open our hands”
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com In the depths of winter, many people who kindle hopes for “Peace on Earth” carry those forward into positive new year actions toward peace of mind, peace in the…
FWC releases results of 2025 black bear hunt
FWC Contributor After Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) staff presented options on highly regulated black bear hunting and the public provided their comments at the August and November 2025 Commission…
Century Farms celebrate the family tradition
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The old timers around Madison County easily recall the vast number of farms that dotted the area’s landscape for generations. Time, technology and a changing economy have greatly diminished…
The Jan/Feb Front Porch magazine has arrived!
Emerald Greene emerald@greenepublishing.com It is with great pleasure that we announce the arrival of the Jan/Feb 2026 edition of The Front Porch magazine. The new issue has been mailed and subscribers should…
Staying sharp in the garden
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com This month we’re making the transition from fall into winter, watching the days get shorter and shorter and then begin, almost imperceptibly, to extend again. In these darkest days…
Florida black bear hunt is set to begin in three days
Hailey Heseltine news@greenepublishing.com The first sanctioned hunting season for Florida black bears in a decade started on Saturday, Dec. 6. During this hunting season, which is planned to last until Sunday, Dec….
Applications for Lands Protection Program open soon
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Contributor The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will open an application cycle for the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program (RFLPP), beginning Monday,…
Jungle Jingle offers one-of-a-kind holiday fun Saturday, Dec. 13, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com Santa will be making a special appearance this holiday season during the Jungle Jingle event at the North Florida Wildlife Center, a nonprofit sanctuary for vulnerable animals. Visitors on…
Farm-City Week celebrated
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Each year, during the week leading up to Thanksgiving, Florida Farm Bureau celebrates Farm-City Week. Farm-City Week is an opportunity to shine a spotlight on the vital work that…
Madison County remains clear of CWD in deer population
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com With the recent confirmation of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in Valdosta, Ga., area hunters have reason for caution as they enjoy deer season this year. So far, no reports…
Florida Farm Bureau Announces New Class of Young Agricultural Leaders
Florida Farm Bureau Contributor The Florida Farm Bureau Federation has selected its 2025-2027 Young Farmers and Ranchers Leadership Group. The leadership group consists of young men and women from across the state…
Orange tree tops in the forest a sign of stress
John McGuire Contributor There has been a recent increase in pine tree deaths reported in a swath extending from Tallahassee heading north to Thomasville and then east over to Valdosta and south…
BioActive Forages still moving forward
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, Nov. 12, the commissioners heard an update from Doug Brown, Director of the Madison County…
Tyler Shadrick named Achievement in Ag award winner
Florida Farm Bureau Contributor Tyler Shadrick, of Shadrick Farms in Madison County, has been named the 2025 Florida Farm Bureau Achievement in Agriculture award winner. His announcement came at Florida Farm Bureau’s…
Florida Farm Bureau Federation holds 84th Annual Meeting
Florida Farm Bureau Contributor More than 450 grassroots members thered in Daytona Beach Oct. 27-29 at the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort for Florida Farm Bureau’s 84th Annual State Meeting. Voting delegates discussed and approved policy resolutions that were adopted as the organization’s policy…
Creative Arts Academy FFA group has successful competition
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, Oct. 7, two Madison Creative Arts Academy (MCAA) Future Farmers of America (FFA) Forestry Teams traveled to High Springs, Fla., to O’Leno State Park for the district…
FFA Alumni hosts banquet
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, Oct. 11, dozens of supporters gathered to enjoy some great food and fun fellowship at King’s Mill Cabin, in Madison, for the Annual Future Farmers of America…
MCAA FFA takes home wins during the Hamilton County Swine Show and Sale
Rachal Deming rachal@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, Oct. 2, members of Madison Creative Arts Academy (MCAA) Furture Farmers of America (FFA) traveled to Jasper to participate in the Hamilton County Swine Show and Sale….
Local ranch receives protection
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson recently announced that close to 2,300 acres of ranch land known as the Kip Whaley Ranch will now be protected under the Rural and…