Farm-City Week celebrates the bond between rural and urban communities in Manatee County, highlighting its agricultural heritage. Despite a decline in the number of farms, the average size has increased, indicating consolidation. Challenges like rising costs and taxes threaten local agriculture, but community support, educational programs, and awareness can help sustain this vital industry. Local efforts are essential for food security and preserving agricultural tradition.
The Spring of 2025 in Florida marks a significant recovery from the devastating weather events of 2024. Floridians face the challenge of rebuilding their landscapes, necessitating consultation with professionals for effective, environmentally friendly gardening. By adopting Florida Friendly Landscaping principles, residents can ensure sustainable practices that promote better soil health and efficient water use while enhancing their properties.
I recently saw a Facebook post where someone was posting for a tree company saying they needed work. Someone commented back saying " well everyone and their brothers cut trees, mows lawns, and grades land in this area, so the market is saturated." It reminds me of my generation and the generation before me, where… Continue reading Mow & Blow, a Big No-No
Water is undeniably the lifeforce of Florida. Without the natural ability of our ecosystem to filter rainfall or natural springs, and retain water the state would be a larger extension of the Florida Keys. A broken incoherent mess of uninhabitable islands, marshes, and sandbars. Articles are regularly published about how important water quality is; that… Continue reading Is Clean Water Your Right or Responsibility?
As our household gets ready to send our little girl off to her first day of pre-K at a big school, we as parents find ourselves already studying every night. Not to brush up on long division or work on our grammar, but rather to continue our own education in our professional fields. Some… Continue reading Beat level 10 or Get a Bachelor’s.
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