In the midst of our busy days filled with lots of distractions and new advanced safety features on farm equipment, it’s easy to forget simple safety precautions. Farmers are at a very high risk for fatal and non-fatal injuries.
Amid the backdrop of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, Florida lawmakers concluded the 2020 Legislative Session after a one-week extension to finish the budget and ensure adequate reserves for the impending public health emergency. Check out the highlights from this Session.
Starting a garden is one of the most rewarding experiences. It’s also a great way to teach your children valuable life lessons with hands-on experience. However, figuring out where to begin can be tricky! Here are 10 steps to make it easier!
Make a list of must-haves in a rural home. Be clear with your real estate agent on needs and price. Once you start looking for homes make sure you do your research and consider the following items.
Retired Farm Credit of Central Florida Director Robert “Robbie” Roberson was recognized for his achievements and inducted into the Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at the Florida State Fairgrounds.
Changing lives and preparing members for premier leadership and career success, the Future Farmers of America Organization (FFA) is a student-led intracurricular youth organization educating students about agriculture. Learn more about the value of FFA.
On November 1, Ed Pines of EIP Citrus Management, LLC received the Commissioner’s Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Award for his environmental dedication and innovative techniques in the citrus industry.
The use of credit cards to pay for goods and services has become a near necessity over the past decade as online shipping and cashless payment options continue to increase.
The year 2019 brought many successes for Farm Credit of Central Florida and we are extremely grateful. We served our communities, our customers, transitioned into our new Brooksville office and made the announcement for our new main office.
Cultiva has brought their specialized growing techniques to Florida. The company specializes in the production of baby leaf greens, including baby leaf spinach and arugula. Baby leaf crops are incredibly delicate and typically not conducive to Florida’s growing conditions.
