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.
When it comes to gardening, there is so much information available. From the internet at our fingertips, to friends who garden, magazines, or one of our personal favorites, books. There's just something about an old fashion text where you can touch and flip through the pages. Books aren't for everyone, but there's something to a… Continue reading Garden Reading- The Must Haves
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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