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FFA Highlight Devin Johnson-Gray Devin Johnson-Gray is a proud first year member of the Crystal Lake Middle School FFA Chapter. Devin moved to Polk County from Maryland last spring and when asked what elective he wanted to take he chose agriscience because he had never heard of this class and thought it sounded very interesting. This fall he chose to be in the advanced class where there would be an emphasis on FFA, leadership, and more advanced instruction. He was elected chapter president and has been an inspiring leader ever since. Devin loves competing, so the FFA CDE’s are a great fit for him. He has participated in the Opening and Closing Ceremony contest at the Federation and sub-district levels, placed second in the Polk County creed speaking contest, was a member of high placing county and state Tool ID teams and most recently was the winner of the sub-district Prepared Public Speaking contest. He is looking forward to competing in the District contests this January as well as the state Vegetable ID and Aquaculture CDE’s this spring. Devin enjoys working with the schools ornamental plants and is planning a landscape project at the school this spring. He is an inspiration to his teachers and fellow FFA members and is always asking how we, as a chapter, can help others. He definitely defines the “premier leadership” component of the National FFA Organization. His goal is to one day attend Georgetown University law school. His proud mother is Ms Sherri Gray of Lakeland. His favorite quote is from George Washington Carver. “No man has the right to come into the world and go out of it without leaving something behind.”
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Baby it’s cold outside. The January freeze left us, okay me, yearning for warmer temperatures. Where are they? I have no idea but I am certainly ready for them. Hopefully by the time you read this, the weather will be back to normal. Fair season is in full swing! Come see us at our booth at the Florida Strawberry Festival. The Florida State Fair just wrapped up. Congratulations to all the FFA and 4H members who exhibited their various projects. We should all be proud of their hard work. They are the future of agriculture and deserve all the support we can give. Florida Agriculture Literacy Day 2010 is March 23. Volunteers are asked to visit elementary school classrooms around the state, discuss the importance of agriculture with the students and read “Green Florida Farms,” a book written for the event. You don’t have to schedule your visit on that day, but your reading should be complete by the end of the school year. To register visit FAITC’s website at www.agtag.org by Friday March 12. Educating the youth of today about the importance of agriculture and where food comes from should be of the utmost importance in our minds. Teaching our youth will help lower the number of adults in the future harboring misconceptions regarding agriculture. Be prepared to challenge these misconceptions. We are privileged in this country to have the safest most abundant food supply in the world. Encourage everyone to buy Fresh From Florida! Thank you to our advertisers. You allow us to continue to cover what is growing and we appreciate each and every one of you. Until Next Month
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Writing this in early February, Agriculture producers in Polk County, as in other areas of Florida, are still recovering from and assessing how the inclement weather conditions in January affected their crops. What our industry endured during this recent weather event is unprecedented. Media reports have criticized the agriculture industry for taking the proper measures to save our crops through freeze/frost protection methods. As good stewards of the land, we carefully consider many factors, including fuel usage, labor costs, and water volumes, before implementing their crop protection plans. The duration and severity of the recent cold weather meant that there was potential for some Polk County farmers to lose everything, not just for this season, but permanent losses. In fact, many in the tropical fish industry did experience total losses. Thankfully, through research and technology we have developed protection measures that give many farmers a fairly narrow window of time in which water is required to save their crop. Unfortunately, there was no way to predict that this cold spell would set a historic record and last for 11 straight days. The outcome of extensive water usage for crop protection was extremely unfortunate and completely unforeseen by the agriculture industry. However, this is not a time for decision makers to react with rash judgment; rather it is a time for us to gather as a community and work together to define a plan that will meet the needs of the community and of agriculture. Here in Polk County, agriculture has a $4.5 billion dollar impact. At a time when other segments of the economy are struggling, agriculture has been a constant source of jobs, tax revenue, and economic expansion in our community. Your Farm Bureau organization is taking a lead role to work with the water management district to review these recent events and to determine a reasonable solution for the future. With so many challenges in the agriculture industry, like disease, labor, trade and many others, we hope that the water management district, the city and county governments, and most importantly, the citizens of Polk County will work with the agriculture industry to develop a common sense approach that is mutually beneficial to all of us. Sincerely, Larry Black
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By Anita Whitaker When Winter Haven Citrus Growers celebrate, they do it in style. In commemoration of their 100th anniversary, a flag was flown in their honor over the capitol in Tallahassee. At their annual meeting held on October 28, the board members gathered to mark the special day, as well. A look back over the past 100 years shows that the group’s history has paralleled that of the Florida citrus industry. “It has been a story of heritage, perseverance, resilience, innovation and pride,” said John T. Lesley, Jr., general manager. Back in the early 1900s, several prominent citrus growers traveled to California to study the organization system, which resulted in the birth of the Florida Citrus Exchange at the Tampa Bay Casino. Ten months after its founding, WHCGA became a long-term member of the Exchange. Among the best-known citrus and crate labels marketed by WHCGA, and the Exchange, were the Seald-Sweet Capidome label and the Mar-Juice Umpire brand. For about 20 years, the Florida Citrus Exchange was the only citrus sales cooperative in existence. After 50 years, it evolved into Seald Sweet Growers. In 1933 the WHCGA became a charter member of the Florida Citrus Canners Cooperative, now known as Florida’s Natural Growers. “We have maintained our partnership with Florida’s Natural for the past 76 years and currently are one of 12 Florida grower association
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members,” Lesley said. In 1999, WHCGA made a difficult, but strategic decision, according to Lesley. “The time had come to upgrade the existing and aging packinghouse, build a new one or join forces with another organization. Marketplace dynamics also were rapidly shifting and the board made the tough choice to switch our long standing alliance from Seald Sweet to Dundee Citrus Growers Association,” he said. “It was the dawn of a new era for us and it required a different set of resources for our packing, selling and marketing. Dundee was a perfect fit.” As a result of the partnership, Dundee is now the largest fresh fruit packinghouse in Florida. Dundee sells WHCGA’s fruit worldwide through Diversified Citrus Marketing. Continuing to build on their successful partnership, WHCGA,
Lake Wales CGA and Dundee CGA joined together to form Statewide Harvesting and Hauling. “This strategic alliance enabled even greater efficiencies for all three organizations,” said Lindsey Raley, Dundee’s President and Chairman of the Board. “As a result, Statewide is one of the largest harvesting and hauling operations in the state.” Today, the members of WHCGA represent nearly 850,000 boxes of oranges, grapefruit and specialty fruit grown throughout Florida. “We’re enthusiastically looking forward to the start of our second century,” said Ted Schrader, WHCGA President. “We know that with our financial strength, the continued support of our members and our alliances with Dundee and Florida’s Natural, we’re well positioned for our next one hundred years.”
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Daniel Hunt, Hunt Brothers Cooperative Growing up in a family business can often present challenges for later generations. But for some, the path is often clear. “Growing up, I felt that Hunt Brothers is where I was going to work,” said Daniel Hunt, a fourth generation family member to work at the Hunt Brothers Cooperative citrus packinghouse. Born and raised in Central Florida, Daniel loves calling Lake Wales home, and enjoys the greatest benefit of having a local family business, lots of family. “I’ve got a lot of family in the area, and I’ve found that to be a blessing.” That blessing includes his wife and two daughters, ages 3 and 1. Daniel is currently serving as the Pack & Sales Coordinator for the business. He insures the product being sold is what is actually packed for the customer, so he works closely with the marketing company and the packing house. Hunt Brothers Cooperative is one of a family of growers that provides citrus for Florida’s Natural products, and has been in existence and in his family since 1928. He will have been full time with Hunt Brothers five years this March, although he has been around the business his entire life. At 16, he worked part time during the summer months in the maintenance department. He is a member of the Young Farmers & Ranchers association through the Polk County Farm Bureau. He believes being involved with this group helps the next generation of agricultural leaders get their “toes wet” in real world issues. “It’s important to see what issues are going to affect the growers.” He sights the problem with abandoned groves, and the necessity to act to prevent the spread of disease to healthy groves. Daniel says of groups like Young Farmers & Ranchers, “It gives the growers a unified voice with the government. It helps to have an organization like the Farm Bureau to have that voice.” Daniel said he felt his upbringing was typical, and he was Daniel with this daughters Audrey allowed to explore his own interests. In high and Hailey. school, he was active in cross country, tennis and Future Business Leader of America. He attended the University of Florida and obtained an Industrial Engineering degree. “I was always drawn to math and science, so I thought it was a natural fit. I also enjoyed the business side, so I minored in business.” Upon graduation, Daniel went into the management training program at another company. “I thought it might be a good idea to get some outside experience, to see what other businesses are like.” After a year in the management program, he heard his cousin was graduating and going straight to work with Hunt Brothers. That and the fact that his serious girlfriend was also graduating and was trying to decide where to find work herself. “I felt like it would be a good time to shift back here because this is where my long term plans were any way.” Of course it turned out to be a good move because he’s been with Hunt Brothers since, and that girlfriend, Adrijana, became his wife of four years now.
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TAMPA BAY’S FISHING REPORT
By Captain Woody Gore
Capt. Mel Berman A Passion for Fishing Captain Mel Berman was my friend and he passed away at the age of 81 from complications after heart surgery. I was fortunate to cohost his show last month and although he looked weak, his spirits were high and we spoke about going trout fish this month. With his memory, I’m still going on that trip. I’ll reflect on the good times, and catch a few trout for my friend. Mel was also the friend to thousands who tuned each Saturday morning, to his distinctive voice, as he hosted the number one fishing radio talk show. While other broadcasters such as “Salty Sol” Fleishman did fishing reports, Capt. Mel developed the bay area’s first successful blending of fishing information, special guest and a call-in radio format. Captain Mel Berman was a fisherman, and excellent broadcaster, but above all he was a kind man, loving husband, father, and grandfather. Like the rest of our fishing community I’ll miss my friend…greatly. Here’s a reflection and fond memory of my friend. We quietly coasted onto a favorite grass flat, just as the sun began to rise. Easing the trolling motor into the water, I said to Mel, “can’t believe no one else is here.” There is something mystical, yet peaceful about early mornings, a
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grass flat, and fishing with a good friend. Turning to Mel I said, “If I catch the first fish, you can’t tell anymore jokes.” He laughed as he shot a lure toward a grassy pothole. Thinking to myself, the waters like glass, what a perfect day for a topwater lure. Picking up my rod, I checked the leader and knot then zipped the lure toward a shallow oyster bar. Watching intently, I let the ripples disappear then began an unhurried retrieve. I use a “walk-the-dog” technique that I learned fishing large mouths with my dad. This retrieve causes the lure to dart from side to side with each twitch. Standing quietly on the bow I said to Mel, “I’ve done this a thousand times and it never gets old.” Even though I’ve used topwater lures for years and know exactly what to expect, I’m never set for the explosive strike and adrenaline rush linked to topwater fishing. As I finished the sentence it happened. Blowing up on my Top Dog, a gigantic snook struck, no waiting to set the hook on this one. The line instantly tightened, the rod bent double, and my heart pounded, as if running for my life. The drag screamed, the line cut through the water, and I told Mel, “Big fish.” Quickly composing myself, I knew I could win the battle. I just have to remember what I’ve learned and taught others. All those subconscious things, that race through your mind when a trophy’s on the line: When it jumps, keep the rod tip down. Stay in front, using the trolling motor. Don’t reel against the drag. Not too much pressure. Did I lock the car? Did I leave the lights on? Did I make the house payment? As quickly as it started, I began to sense tiredness in my opponent. I was gaining line. What seemed like an hour took only minutes. Mel asked, “do you need a net or can you release it in the water?” Stepping off the bow, I got my first good look at this magnificent snook resting quietly alongside the boat. I told Mel, “No need to lift her, she was tired enough without the added stress.” Still in the water, I gently supported her from underneath while removing
the lure. Mel taught me the barbs down on my easier. Gently holding her splendid brown eyes as Soon, her muscles tensed, back and forth. “She’s Removing my thumb, she scooted away… a little Standing there, Mel remarkable experience. marveling at the nature “The human race can but it took someone or than us to provide all The fish gods have Although I caught the snook, I still enjoyed the morning. Early mornings, time on the water and a good friend makes everything worthwhile.
years ago, to always bend hooks, so they come out lip, I stared into those she regained strength. her tail was moving gently almost ready,” I said. made a quick thrust then tired, but in good shape. and I reflected on my Looking around and around us. I said to Mel, do miraculous things, something much greater this.” smiled on us that day. first fish, a wonderful Mel’s jokes throughout
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field research projects to become realities and benefit the entire citrus industry. Sorrells’ quiet leadership and commitment to the industry served as a steady, guiding force during export market expansion efforts and the redirection of industry marketing strategies. During his tenure as chairman of the Florida Citrus Commission, Florida orange juice sales increased by $1.5 billion dollars per year at a time when growers were producing record crops. He was also instrumental in establishing a mechanical harvesting research program to help growers improve harvesting efficiency and reduce costs. As President of Sorrells Brothers Packing Co. Inc. and a Director of Sorrells Groves, he has been involved with the Florida citrus industry for 58 years. He has been on the Board of Florida Citrus Mutual. He has also been a member of the Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association and the Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association. In addition to citrus, he is a past President of the National Watermelon Association and was awarded that association’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 2008. The Florida Citrus Hall of Fame honors distinguished leaders who have made significant contributions to the Florida citrus industry. The Citrus Hall of Fame display and Archive Center is located within the McKay Archive Building at Florida Southern College in Lakeland. For more information on members of the Citrus Hall of Fame, visit the web site at www.FloridaCitrusHallofFame.com which includes access to biographies and photos on all members, noting their accomplishments and including various industry links. Tickets to the luncheon, which is sponsored by Florida Citrus Mutual and The Florida Department of Citrus, will be $50 per person; $100 for a Patron member, which ensures a reserved seat and an invitation to an OJ Reception with the inductees; or $1000 for a Patron table, which is a reserved table of 8 complete with signage, mention in the program and inclusion in the OJ Reception with the inductees. Tickets are available by calling (863) 682-1111. For more information, please contact Brenda Eubanks Burnette at (561) 351-4314 or John Jackson at (352) 267-3227.
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The Selection Committee for The Florida Citrus Hall of Fame has announced four distinguished leaders will be inducted into the Hall as part of the 2010 class. Earl M. “Duke” Crittenden (deceased) of Orlando, Bernard A. Egan (deceased) of Ft. Pierce, Harold B. McTeer of Winter Haven and Howard E. Sorrells of Arcadia will be honored during a luncheon scheduled on Friday March 5, 2010 at 11:30 a.m. in the Hollis Wellness Center at Florida Southern College in Lakeland. Crittenden, former President and CEO of Crittenden Fruit Company, has been described as one of “the giants of the Florida Citrus Industry.” He worked in citrus for more than 50 years – starting from scratch and emerging with a diversified citrus empire that included growing, harvesting, packing, processing and trucking. A former chairman of the Republican Party of Florida, Crittenden was a major political force, protecting the industry on key issues. He was a member of the Florida Citrus Commission in addition to serving on the boards of Florida Citrus Mutual, Seald-Sweet Growers, Citrus Central Inc. and the Growers Administrative Committee. Crittenden was a 1953 graduate of the University of Florida. He was an honorary member of the Florida Blue Key, the university’s prestigious public service fraternity, and a charter member of the UF Bull Gators. Egan was actively involved in the development and growth of Florida’s fresh citrus industry for more than 65 years. He had a strong commitment to marketing the highest quality products possible. The former CEO of Bernard Egan & Company, he formed DNE Sales and guided it to become the largest marketing agent in the United States of fresh Florida citrus. Egan was a pioneer in the development of export markets to Japan for fresh Indian River grapefruit. He also expanded European markets for fresh Florida citrus. Egan was a Florida Citrus Commissioner, Chairman and President of the Indian River Citrus League and President of United Growers and Shippers Association. He was inducted into the Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame in 2002. A Haines City citrus grower, McTeer also worked as a DuPont sales representative for 27 years. He traveled the state teaching growers how to use herbicides safely and effectively in their groves. He is one of only 15 inductees in the worldwide DuPont Crop Protection Sales and Marketing Hall of Fame, the highest honor within the DuPont organization. Known as the “go-to” guy for many growers in the production area, McTeer served 25 years as one of the longeststanding board members of the Haines City Citrus Growers Association. McTeer was a key grower-cooperator with the Citrus Research and Education Center (CREC) Plant Improvement Team in Lake Alfred. He was always available to provide land, time and materials for CREC’s rootstock and scion trials. His contributions allowed many
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CREC Highlight:
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SENIOR ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN By Kathy Snyder Having a strong interest in engineering, specifically power and machinery, Roy Sweeb graduated in 1990 with a Bachelors of Science degree from the University of Florida/ IFAS, Agricultural and Biological Engineering Department. At the time of Sweeb’s graduation, economic times were in a downward slide, jobs weren’t very plentiful, and the University of Florida was experiencing a hiring freeze. Yet within six months of his graduation, Sweeb was recruited by Dr. Masoud Salyani, University of Florida/IFAS Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred. Sweeb has been in Dr. Salyani’s research program ever since and is now a Senior Engineering Technician. “I was very interested in the job and the relationship it has with my degree,� Sweeb said. Research, design and experience naturally came along during the 19 years that Sweeb has been involved in Dr. Salyani’s spray technology program. When asked about the work he performs now, Sweeb replied, “My work with Dr. Salyani is very dynamic. Along with the post-doctorate staff and the graduate students, we work on projects needed to solve problems relating to the needs of the citrus industry.� Sweeb explains that these projects range from evaluating and modifying equipment that will benefit the growers, to being involved in solving the citrus industry’s spraying problems. Over the years, the changes and challenges that have come along in the citrus industry have also changed the use of spray technology and its applications to the industry. “Spraying has grown with modern technology from the hand-guns, to the speed sprayers, to smart sprayers,� describes Sweeb. “As the challenges of the industry come along, CREC and its leadership have kept up with, and will continue to meet, the challenges and changes that come along with the needs of the industry.� Sweeb continues, “Looking back, we can see that spraying has always been a major operation in the citrus industry from controlling plant diseases, insect pests, and weeds, to aiding mechanical harvesting. Spray technology has improved gradually and spray application efficiency has increased accordingly. With today’s challenges and new ones to come, I’m sure that the spray technology program will continue to have an important role in citrus production and will change along with the needs of the industry.� Roy Sweeb resides in Winter Haven with his wife of 9 years,
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Gloria, and their two sons, Timothy, 17 and Kidron, 12, and daughter Alesha, 6, all of whom are loving, caring, and supportive. “My kids do not seem to be interested in my field of work,� said Sweeb. “Tim, the oldest, is interested in sports, Kidron likes to be an actor, and Alesha is being a kid for now.� When not working at the center, Sweeb enjoys photography, fishing with his son Tim and keeping up with the latest electronic gadgets.
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Saturday, February 27, 2010 Lake Shipp Park, Winter Haven Tournament starts at safe daylight with weigh-in at 1:00pm
Join us again this year and help us raise more funds for our tiniest of patients.
First Place - $2,500 Second Place - $1,000 | Third Place - $500 Tournament award ceremony starts at 1:30pm followed by a huge raffle. Entertainment starts at 11:30 am and goes until 2:00 pm. Come early! Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy an afternoon by the lake! : Great barbecue provided by : Live music featuring Band Haven : FREE admission to the public Smokin’ Jim’s House of BBQ : Fun for the whole family : Kid’s Casting Contest : Stop by and visit the many outdoor boating & fishing equipment vendors
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Last year over 2000 attendees and 205 fishermen helped raise over $21,000 for the infants served by Winter Haven Hospital’s Regency Center for Women & Infants Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
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12 ounces salt pork 1 cup onion, chopped 5 cloves garlic, minced 4 hot peppers, minced 8-10 cups water 2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 12 cups (1 bunch) mustard greens, washed and stripped 18 cups (1 bunch) collard greens, washed and stripped
Preparation In a large pot, sauté salt pork, onion, garlic and hot peppers. Add water, salt, pepper and bring to a boil. Add greens and simmer for 2 hours. Yield 20 servings Nutritional Value Per Serving Calories 153, Calories From Fat 125, Total Fat 14g, Saturated Fat 5g, Trans Fatty Acid 0, Cholesterol 15mg, Total Carbohydrate 5, Protein 3g, Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.15g Recipes courtesy of Florida Department of Agriculture
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LONG FREEZE By Michael W. Sparks The week of January 4 through the 11 is going to be remembered around the Florida citrus industry as the freeze that wouldn’t go away. Honestly, I can’t recall anything like the number of cold days we had in a row and neither can any growers I talk to who have a much deeper institutional knowledge of Florida citrus than I do. The freeze caused considerable frozen fruit as well as twig and leaf damage. Mutual did hear of several growers cutting solid ice. We are still trying to determine whether there was significant long term tree damage. As we all know those things play out over time. The North (Lake County) and West side of the citrus belt along Pasco, East Hillsborough, Western Polk, Desoto, Hardee and Hendry appeared to receive the brunt of cold temperatures on January 10-11. The Central region and Indian River region appeared to come through the week in okay shape but there could be isolated or low lying areas where damage occurred. This was good news for our fresh grapefruit industry. Temperatures on the Ridge over the weekend of the 10th and 11th were colder than expected and did significant damage in some groves. The outcome can often be a block by block situation. I stood in groves after the freeze where one side of the road was wrecked and the other side came out fine. While growers worked hard to keep their trees protected during the cold snap, Mutual did its part. Since our founding in 1948, our organization has been looked to by members as a source of accurate weather information. Throughout the freeze, our field staff was in constant communication with their grower contacts to determine what was happening. The staff briefed me and our Communications Department each morning to make sure everyone had good information when the media came calling. And boy did they come calling. Over the course of the week, Mutual fielded more than 100 inquiries from The Weather Channel to CNN to the New York Times to the Lake Wales News. Publications in Canada, France and even Japan contacted us to get updates.
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Continued from page 21 The inquiries lead to several hundred articles across the globe on Florida’s citrus crop. In fact, I googled “Florida Citrus Mutual” on January 12 and more than 600 stories popped up. Most of the media calls sought some sense of the damage and how growers use irrigation to protect trees. I could chalk the media crush up to a slow news day but what the flood of calls really tells me is that Florida citrus is still relevant and the public cares about our crop and our product. Growers should be proud of that fact. People want to know if they will be able to buy Florida orange juice and fresh citrus. Can you imagine how we would feel if a freeze hit and nobody called? Our communications strategy during the freeze extended to Florida’s elected officials and I want to acknowledge their efforts. Mutual was able to host U.S. Rep. Adam Putnam, Gov. Charlie Crist and U.S. Senate candidate Marco Rubio on grove tours so they could see the effects first hand. Thanks to Adam, Commissioner Charles Bronson and Gov. Crist for acting so quickly to get a disaster declaration request to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Vilsack. The Florida citrus industry also appreciates Crist and Bronson’s efforts in easing trucking restrictions for four weeks in January so our harvesters could get salvaged fruit out of the grove and to the processing plant. Let me tell you the strength and resiliency of the Florida citrus grower was once again on display in this time of crisis. Despite sleepless nights for more than a week and frayed nerves, growers still seemed upbeat in the days after the freeze. Once again they are confident we can rebound from this weather event like we have so many times. I applaud you and your families. As we move forward, I can assure you Mutual will disseminate the latest, most accurate information to our membership. We will also continue to talk to state and federal elected officials and regulators to ensure they are aware of the situation and making decisions to assist the Florida citrus grower.
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Polk County Farm Bureau Board member and past president Vic Story (far right) attended a breakfast social with Congressman Adam Putnam (center) at Florida Citrus Mutual. These events give industry members the chance to interact with Putnam and share thoughts and ideas for his campaign for Commissioner of Agriculture and the direction of our state and nation.
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Naturally Amazing Activities Improvised Compass By Sean Green
Extraordinary exploration favors a skilled navigator. Technology arguably has renewed an interest in our spirit of adventure. Geocaching is approaching its tenth anniversary celebration of our liberation from government scrambled GPS signals which previously limited accuracy for civilian use. Letterboxing in North America is generally acknowledged to have preceded Geocaching by two years and is typically done with a map and compass rather than a GPS unit. In our growing dependence of technology some of the skills that previously characterized our rich history of exploration and discovery of nature have become diluted. Without navigation skills or tools, veering too far from the safety of trails maintained for the casual hiker can quickly become not only terrifying, but dangerous. If you pack for contingency, you probably already have a compass available. Surprisingly, a significant number of people carry a small compass on their keychain or in their cars. In this month’s activity, we will make a compass with resources that would be fairly easy to find in a pinch and explore other makeshift navigation tools and methods that do not require a compass.
MAKING A MAGNETIC COMPASS MATERIALS NEEDED: he plastic) • “Needle” made of a thin metal object (Bread Tie, stripped of the • Needle suspender – any light object that will help the needle float freely. (feather quill, dry leaf) • Water (puddle) WHAT YOU DO: The principle of a magnetic compass is simple; a magnetized piece o metal will point to the magnetic north and south axis. Any piece of of metal that contains iron can be used as a magnetic compass needle. Manyy of the tutorials found on the internet for making a compass suggest usingg a sewing needle. A sewing needle is not required for a compass, nor will itt be commonplace on the trail. Items that are more likely to be found are nails, wiree fencing, paper clips, and bread ties, so long as the item netized. has sufficient iron content to be magnetized. ing it Magnetize the “needle” by rubbing (50 – 100 times) in the same directionn with any material that can produce static energy. (silk is best) Suspend the needle in water. (if the rface needle is too heavy to float on the surface tension of the water a light object cann be used to suspend the needle such as a cut feather quill or dry leaf.) WATCH COMPASS With an analog watch (set accurately) lay the watch horizontally andd point the hour hand towards the sun. Bisect the angle of the hour hand and 12 noon (find the center point) this is true North and South During daylight savings, bisect between the hour hand and 1 o’clock instead. MOSS It is a popular misconception that moss only grows on the north side of trees. Moss is a plant and needs both water and sunlight to survive. Moss is particularly sensitive to variations in moisture, which can be reduced on the sun facing side of the tree if there is not enough foliage to prevent evaporation. It’s the combination of sunlight and moisture resources that determine in the location of moss, not cardinal direction.
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GROWING GRASS for SMALL ACREAGES
March 13, 2010 Bert Harris Agri-Civic Center Sebring, FL Sponsored By: The South Florida Beef-Forage Program University of Florida IFAS Extension This course represents basic Pasture Management principles and concepts. It is part of a continuing multi-County education effort to help South-Central Florida producers become familiar with raising livestock on small acreages under pasture conditions that will enhance the sustainability of pastures and grazing programs. This is the first offering of this course in it’s current format, and we encourage novice producers or anyone managing livestock on small acreages to attend. Registration fee is $20.00 if returned prior to February 26, 2010, and $30.00 if returned after this date. Agenda
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Registration
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Introduction – Small Farm Perspective - Pat Hogue
Glades County
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What Do You Really Want - Reyna Speckmann
Hardee County Extension
(863) 773-2164
Hendry County
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Animal Needs & Stocking Rates - Randy Gornto
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Pasture Management - Dr. Joe Vendramini
Courtney Davis
Lindsey Wiggins Sonja Crawford
12:00pm Lunch
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Manatee County
Christa Kirby
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Okeechobee Co.
Pat Hogue (863) 763-6469
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Soils & Fertility, Location and fertilization - Christa Kirby
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Weed Control for More Productive Pastures - Bridget Carlisle
Range Cattle REC
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A Closer Look
Travel Bugs in Florida By Sean Green One of the benefits of writing about bugs is the obligation to get in the field and look for the bugs to write about and perhaps take a few pictures. This month, we will take a closer look at one of the most elusive bugs in the world that is often found in Florida, and hopefully encourage some of our readers to get in the field and look for one of these bugs. Just describing it sounds like a riddle. It is easily tracked but hard to find. Once found, it is easily identified. It is migratory, but has no native habitat. Its lifespan is indefinite. It lacks a scientific name and classification, but has a common name, “The Travel Bug.” Any outdoor activity is likely to include the potential for its participants to encounter bugs. Geocaching is an outdoor activity that utilizes Global Positioning System (GPS) technology to hide and seek “caches” (containers that hold a log book and trade items). As the activity has grown in popularity over the past ten years it has evolved into much more than a simple treasure hunt. Occasionally a geocache container will end up being the hiding place for the “Travel Bug.” The travel bug is a trackable item created by Groundspeak, Inc. It resembles a dog tag and is imprinted with a unique tracking number and a travel bug logo on one side and a description of its use and website on the other side. This tradable and trackable item creates a greater depth in geocaching activity. Travel bugs are tracked in much the same way packages are tracked over the internet. When a geocacher finds a travel bug, they can go online to document that they have picked up or dropped off the travel bug. Often the travel bug will have a quest or goal associated with it, for example, to have its photo taken at a specific location such as “Armenia Avenue in Tampa, Florida.” Sometimes the travel bug will lead the participant to other cache locations through clues in solving a mystery. Other adventures may lead to an interesting location. An “earthcache” for example, is a type of virtual-cache in which the treasure found is the area the participant has been led to. Some earthcache coordinates will bring the searcher to a unique location, geologic formation, or a fascinating habitat, often of specific animal species. Travel bugs reach their destination in a sequence of handoffs from cache to cache, often making it completely around the world after a series of finds. By documenting their associated activity with the travel bug, geocachers mirror the travel bugs real world adventures on groundspeak’s companion website creating an online version of its diary. The travel bugs adventures can be followed and updated by anyone with internet access. The original owner of the travel bug can watch the progress of the travel bugs quest as it makes its way from hand to hand to its final destination. Because the owners of these travel
bugs are characteristically people with adventurous spirits, they prefer to see their travel bugs adventuring as well. If you find a travel bug, sign the log sheet found in the cache, but also log your find on the companion web site as quickly as possible. If you intend to take the travel bug and re-hide it, try to get it back in circulation within a week or two so the owner of the travel bug can enjoy its adventures. Creating adventures and goals for your own travel bug can be more exciting than finding someone else’s. New travel bugs must be activated after their purchase and before they are placed in a geocache. The travel bug will arrive with instructions and a website link for activation. Activation requires a free groundspeak account to associate the travel bug with for tracking. If you are a geocacher, you probably already have an account that you use to find new caches. If not, you can create an account on the groundspeak website http://www.geocaching.com/. Those of you that are fortunate enough to get in the field can look for the emergence of travel bugs as early as next month, the experience of finding one is indescribably rewarding. Recognizing a travel bug is much easier than finding it. Fortunately, all the information you need to find one of these elusive bugs can be found right under your nose in the field.
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Polk County Farm Bureau Young Farmer and Rancher (YF&R) members attended the American Farm Bureau Convention, January 10-13 in Seattle, WA. YF&R members Carlton and Laura Lee Taylor and Jenny Black won the state YF&R contests in the fall, therefore represented Florida at the National contest. Laura Lee and Carlton competed in the Excellence in Agriculture Contest and Jenny Black competed in the Discussion meet. YF&R members have the opportunity to compete for the Young Farmer and Rancher Achievement Award and participate in the state Discussion Meet. In addition, the Farm Bureau Excellence in Agriculture Award Program is designed as an opportunity f members who do not derive the majority of their income from for an owned agricultural operation to earn recognition. Locally, Polk YF&R members have competed and won numerous state contests in recent years. The Young Farmer and Ranch program is a great way for industry members to get involved and provides a lot of opportunities. For more information on the YF&R program contact Heather Nedley at 863-533-0561 or via email at heathern@pcfb.org.
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FEBRUARY 27 THE VAN-DELLS
Specializing in the 50’s and 60’s Rock and Roll, the Van Dells sing a cross section of oldies and combine a unique blend of comedy, choreography and tight harmonies – it’s non-stop action from start to finish! Plus, Ralph Allocco & Second Wind before and after the show.
MARCH 5 THE ULTIMATE ROD STEWART SHOW
MARCH 19 COVER TO COVER
The band performs in the Red Rose Dining Room, plus P.J. Leary & The Las Vegas Sounds.
MARCH 20 GENE FERRARI
With his 14 piece orchestra! If you are looking for a romantic ‘date night’ – you couldn’t pick a better show to enjoy! The International performer is returning for an evening of continental charm in a Supper Club atmospherein the Red Rose Ballroom.
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BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!!! Rick Larrimore takes the stage with his band, The Blondes, doing his best Rod Stewart imitation... and what a show! Hear Rod’s biggest hits and feel the charisma in the room as he moves across the dance floor with great energy and style in the Ballroom.
Doo Wop Weekend VOL. IV
March 26 & 27 The annual event is back and boppin’! Scheduled to perform is George Galfo’s Mystics, Bobby Hendricks of the Drifters, The Dukes, The Clovers, The Passions and more to be announced soon! If you loved the 50s, don’t miss this event. Take a step back into time. Come dressed as you are or in 50s attire. Fun for all ages!
MARCH 5, 13, 20, 26 & 27 RALPH ALLOCCO & SECOND WIND
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FEBRUARY 20 ALMOST ELTON JOHN WITH SPECIAL TRIBUTE GUEST – CHER
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According to the Society for Surgery of the Hand, symptoms of trigger finger include a small lump, pain in the palm, swelling and a catching or popping sensation in the finger or thumb joints, and these symptoms can usually start without any injury. Tendons assist the fingers in movement and sometimes get irritated and swell, thus occasionally getting stuck when sliding through the protective sheath. After a couple of weeks of this gradual pain in my thumb I visited an orthopedic surgeon. He reassured me it could be corrected by a simple outpatient procedure. I discovered this distorted figuration is quite common and usually the result of overuse. This prognosis befuddled me since I do not write that much, nor do I consider myself a heavy computer user. Last weekend I clasped my hand around my favorite pair of handheld pruners to prune off a small limb from my weeping yaupon holly tree. At that moment, the circuit of pain sent mega bolts throughout my thumb and palm. I suddenly realized my lifetime use of pruners is my nemesis. Imagine my surprise! A good set of pruning shears can be a gardenerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best friend. Better quality pruning shears cost more but are well worth the extra money if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a tool that you use frequently. Good quality shears are made of high quality metal with ergonomic handles that fit comfortably. Hand pruners have either anvil or bypass blades. Anvil types have one sharp blade that comes down to meet a flat edge blade to avoid bruising stems at the cut. Bypass shears work like scissors with two sharp blades sliding past each other. Like any tool, they perform best when clean, oiled and sharp. Most new versions of bypass shears have a tension screw that can be adjusted so the blades will not bind when you squeeze. Some bypass shears have a hook-like shape at the end of blade to keep stems from slipping out as you cut. There are also types that have a ratcheting action as you cut to give you more control of the stem. You can find shears that are left-handed, lightweight, heavyweight, thick-gripped, brightly colored, made for a man or made for a woman. Try several before making a purchase. Pruning shears should be a comfortable fit in your hand. There is a general rule of thumb (no pun intended) of what size stem pruning shears can cut without damage to you, the pruners or the intended stem. If the stem is half inch or larger in diameter, you should graduate to a larger tool such as loppers or a pruning saw. Never try to wiggle or force pruners through stems or branches. I confess that I can say this from experience, since this is how I acquired my trigger finger in the garden. Featured Plant: East Palatka Holly, Ilex x attenuata The original tree is a hybrid of the American and Dahoon holly found near Palatka, Florida. The hardiness zone range is 8â&#x20AC;&#x201C;10. This holly is great for use in an open field or as a screen, specimen or border plant. The red berries are a great food source for birds in late fall and are very showy through most winter months. East Palatka holly is considered a small growing tree since it only reaches a height of 25 feet. It performs better in full sun, and has small white flowers typical of most hollies. Sometimes it is difficult to distinguish between the Palatka
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the Dahoon holly since they have similar growth habits. The East Palatka holly usually has more pointed tips on the end of mature yellowish to dark green leaves, and its leaves are slightly coarser to the touch compared to the Dahoon. The Palatka holly leaves are only 1.5 to 3 inches long, whereas the leaves of the Dahoon are about 5 inches long. The trunks on both hollies are gray and smooth, but the Palatkaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trunk is slightly darker in color. East Palatka is propagated by cuttings or grafts. Contact your local county UF/IFAS Extension office for more information on FloridaFriendly Landscapingâ&#x201E;˘ or visit http://floridayards. org. For more information on the Florida Yards & Neighborhoods program go to http://fyn.ifas.ufl.edu . The FYN Community Association Outreach program in Hillsborough, Polk, Pinellas and Pasco counties is funded by the Southwest Florida Water Management District and the Boards of County Commissioners.
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In the last article about regenerative techniques, we discussed the use of stem cells in the horse. This month, the series on regenerative medicine continues with a short discussion on Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) and Extra-cellular Matrix (ECM,“scaffolding”). When a tendon or ligament is injured there is initially a certain degree of hemorrhage, which then incites an inflammatory response. This is seen immediately with lameness, heat, pain on palpation and swelling. Following this, the body then ‘cleans up’ the injured site by removing dead tissue cells and debris. At this point, when the tendon or ligament is imaged with the ultrasound, a hole or “core lesion” can be seen. It is into this that a regenerative treatment (stem cells, PRP, or ECM) can be injected. Platelet-rich Plasma, PRP, actually first became popular for use in human patients to treat wounds, for bone healing and for blood clotting. You may also have seen this referred to as Autologous Conditioned Serum (ACS), this refers to the fact that the ‘product’ is derived from the horse’s own body (blood), which then reduces the potential for a reaction or “rejection.” When it proved to be successful in filling in human bone defects, other uses were sought, and there was a cross over to adapt its use to the equine patient. Platelets are a component of blood and are responsible for clot formation during injury. A loss of integrity in a structure (injury) stimulates platelets to ‘work’ and aid in the initiation of repair of that structure. As they migrate to, and reach the site of injured tissue, they release a number of vital products; as well they stimulate other cells in the vicinity to release theirs. This effect is called “trophism” and may be a vital factor in the promotion of wound healing. The products released include growth factors, stimulating factors for local mesenchymal stem cell production and anti-inflammatory mediators. These then, working with each other, begin forming a matrix within the injured tissue. Injecting PRP into a tendon or ligament lesion increases the probability of producing the ‘correct’ collagen that composes the tendon or ligament fibers. This then reduces the amount of fibrous or scar tissue formation within the healing tendon and thus optimizes the repair, and reduces the probability of re-injury. How do we “get” the platelets? Under sterile conditions, a small volume of blood is taken from the jugular vein of the injured horse. The blood is then placed into special vials that are placed into a centrifuge. High-speed centrifugation causes the platelets to lie in a separate layer from the other cells in the blood; they are then drawn up into a syringe for injection. Again, using sterile technique, and with ultrasound guidance, the PRP is injected into the injured tendon or ligament. The process takes approximately one hour from blood draw to being injected into the horse, and can be done as an outpatient procedure. PRP can be also formed into a gel for application onto skin wounds to promote healing. In tendons and ligaments it can be used in acute as well as chronic lesions. It can be used alone, or in combination with stem cells, and followed up with shockwave treatments, usually starting 10-14 days after injection, to optimize the response. Simultaneous injection of stem cells and PRP maximizes the probability of cell migration to, and differentiation at the injured site. The use of Extra-cellular Matrix (ECM) is not a new technique,
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Continued from page 37 and has been available to equine practitioners for a number of years. It was primarily used in the treatment of injuries to the suspensory ligament, and has also been used for the treatment of large wounds. Normal cells in the body need to be anchored to ECM to survive, that is they cannot survive if they just ‘float’ around in a disorganized manner. The mechanism by which this ECM works, is to provide the cells that are migrating to the injured site for repair a “scaffold” upon which they can congregate and fill in the defect. ECM provides a signaling mechanism that stimulates local stem cells to proliferate and repair damaged tissue, such as in a ligament or tendon defect. (“Trophic effect) There are two major sources of ECM; that derived from small intestine, and the other from urinary bladder. The ECM has no cells associated with it, and is indeed the ‘skeleton’ upon which a tissue gains its structure. Because it is ‘acellular’, there is less likelihood that there would be an immune response (rejection) when it is injected into the horse. This product has been used for many problems in human and veterinary medicine, including in the treatment of large defects in corneas as well as soft tissue injuries and skin wounds. The ECM product comes in two forms: a powdered form that is used for injection into the injured tendon or ligament, or as a sheet that can be laid directly onto a wound. As with the other techniques, this is done as a sterile procedure in a controlled environment. Injection into suspensory ligaments has been done for a number of years. There have reportedly been some local reactions, swelling and heat, immediately after injection. This is thought to be a result of the stimulation of local cells by the ECM to move to the defect and proliferate. The reaction resolves quite quickly with symptomatic therapy. Again, as with the stem cells, the ultrasonographic appearance of ‘healing’ after the use of PRP and ECM can occur quite rapidly.
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But the appropriate time for recovery must be given to the horse ass the repaired ed lesion must ust mature and gain strength gth so that itt is not injured ured again, and d this does take several everal months. All off these regenerative ve techniques, stem em cells, PRP and ECM are novel and do not have many years of scientific ave many, research to or refute their use in the horse. o support horse The litlit erature that has been published from research studies and case studies to date has been promising. From personal use of these modalities, the impression of this author is that there is improved healing and a superior ultrasonographic appearance of the injured tendon or ligament after using a regenerative treatment. For more information on regenerative medicine, visit the SurgiCare website at www.Surgi-Carecenter.com or email your questions to: rrichter@surgi-carecenter.com
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My daily activity is getting a little stinky here lately. I was told to slow down about ten years ago when I had a heart attack, and did so for a while. I must admit sometimes I get too involved, but that’s my makeup, and I like it. However, I do have a quirk or two. One of my quirks is that sometimes I’m a bit of a germ-o-holic. Now, I am not ready to slip on a surgical mask and gloves in public, because I have a hard time deciding if they should match my socks or tie. But being right in the middle of the cold and flu season, I am always on the lookout for any remedy that might keep my wife, Patsy, and me healthy. We both went last month to Dr. Salvato for our flu and hog shots, and we take our USANA nutritional every day. I must admit we seldom come down with a cold or the flu. I have just discovered a new remedy for the cold and flu. It’s the common onion. Now before you think I have lost my marbles hear me out. I read the flu killed over 40 million people in 1919. There was one doctor that visited many farmers by horse and buggy to see if he could help them fight the flu. Hundreds had already died, and thousands more were sick. One day he came upon a farm and to his amazement, everyone was healthy. When the doctor asked what the farmer did that was different, his wife spoke up. She said, “I place an unpeeled onion in a dish in each room.” He found this to be a very interesting tactic, and asked if he could have one of the onions she was using and place it under his microscope. He took one back his office and found the flu virus in the onion.
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The Doctor figured the onion absorbed the terrible flu virus, thus keeping his family healthy. Now I have done my homework on this one! Here’s what I want you to do to prove my story. Tonight cut several onions in two and place the halves in bowls. Place the bowls throughout the your house. The onions will turn black as they absorb the flu germs. When this happens just throw away the infected onion and replace it with another. If you are catching the flu and have a fever, simply place a slice of onion on the bottom of each foot. Then, you cover your feet with a pair of old worn black socks when you get ready to hit the sack. When you get up the next morning you will not have a fever. I’m not sure why the old worn black socks, but hey, if it works do it. I have to admit I tried this a few nights before I got my shots when I felt a little “feverish,” and the next morning I was fine. When I woke up I noticed Patsy was not in bed. Sometime during the night she moved to the other bedroom. I was a little aromatic for a day or so. A few days later I figured if the onions did so well in the house that they should work equally as well outside, too. I rationalized that there’s no need to bring the germs home. I went over to Felton’s Food Store and bought a ten-pound bag of Spanish onions, and dug up a few more pairs of old worn black socks. I must admit this was a bit uncomfortable until I got the sliced onions all squashed up. However, the extra support under my arches felt pretty good. Doc told me the germs usually enter the body either through the nose or mouth, so I thought there was no need to have them go from my feet to mouth or nose. I tried putting them in my pockets rather than my feet to give them a shortcut. Never got sick a lick during this period. But Patsy kept complaining that when I perspire I smell like a Big Mac. My cousin Dean Sales is really up on health remedies. We had breakfast one morning at the Sawmill Place Restaurant in Blairsville, GA during the recent Christmas Holiday period. During breakfast I told him about my onion experiments, and he said he knew all about it. He went on to say that if I should get pneumonia I should place an onion on the end a fork and then place the forked end into an empty jar, placing the jar on the nightstand next to my side of the bed. He said the onion would be totally black from the germs when I woke up. Then I should bury the onion about three feet deep to be sure the collected germs did not get out. So much for our health. Let me close with this story. While attending a church Marriage Weekend, Bill and his wife, Mary, listened the instructor declare, “It is essential that husbands and wives know the things that are important to each other.” He spoke to the men and said, “Can you name and describe your wife’s favorite flower?” Bill leaned over, touched Mary’s arm gently, and whispered, “Gold MedalAll-Purpose, isn’t it?” Thus Bill began his life of celibacy……
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Four Polk Schools Receive Farm Bureau Mini-Grants
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our teachers from Polk County received Florida Farm Bureau Mini-Grants for the development of agriculture projects and lessons in their classrooms. Allison Carter, Highlands Grove Elementary, Debra Miller, Lena Vista Elementary, Lynda Norton, Hillcrest Elementary and Debra Wagner, St. Paul Lutheran were mini-grant recipients. These teachers have established projects that allow students to have hands-on experiences, learn how plants and agriculture relate to the environment and nutrition while practicing math, reading and writing skills as it relates to the gardening process. The classroom projects allow students the opportunity to grow their own plants, learn about Polk County agriculture and discover the process and elements it takes to grow food. “Farm Bureau is dedicated to supporting the efforts of teachers across the state who are integrating agriculture into their classrooms,” said Larry Black, president of Polk County Farm Bureau, “It was an honor to award these four Polk schools with these mini-grants which will be beneficial to their classroom projects.” Highlands Grove Elementary program “From Seed To Plant” project will introduce the students to the characteristics of plants. Students will identify plant parts and their functions, where seeds come from and how
Above: President Larry Black presents the FFB Mini-Grant to Debra Wagner and students of St. Paul Lutheran Below: PCFB President Larry Black presents the FFB Mini Grant to Alison Carter and students from Highlands Grove Elementary.
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Continued from page 42 they grow, determine what plants need to survive, and recognize how plants are a benefit to people and our planet. They will observe the growth of various plants, learn to use recyclable items, such as newspapers, to make environmentally friendly pots for seed starting, and grow various vegetable and fruit plants. The Hillcrest Elementary â&#x20AC;&#x153;How Does Your Garden Grow?â&#x20AC;? project is a hands-on approach to teaching students about plants and gardening. This includes the actual preparation, growing and harvesting of garden produce. The food produced is shared with needy families through the school outreach program. Students are exposed to math, science and language arts content through this outdoor learning environment. Math activities are integrated as students sort, graph, count and measure seeds and plants. Students at Lena Vista Elementary will plant a garden in the fall and in the spring. Grant funding will be used for the purchase of plants and related supplies needed for a spring garden. Planting the garden will enable learning experiences that go beyond the required curriculum. Learning occurs across each subject area, such as reading books on agriculture, calculating the cost of supplies and measuring the growth of the plants, studying food groups, nutrition and jobs related to farming. The students at St. Paul Lutheran are adding to the current gardens by incorporating blueberry plants. The students chose blueberries after researching agriculture in Polk County and what would be healthy for students and birds to eat. The fourth grade class will visit a local blueberry farm and learn about different varieties grown in Polk County. They will grow selected varieties in 50-gallon barrels and others in the ground. They plan to share their crop with a local Nursing Home and the birds living on campus. This Florida Farm Bureau MiniGrant program offers funding to help educators more effectively integrate agriculture into their curriculum. For more information or to apply for a grant next school year please contact Shaun Fulford at Shaun.Fulford@ffbf.org
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Above: PCFB Board Member Ellis Hunt presents the FFB Mini Grant to Lynda Norton and students from Hillcrest Elementary Below: PCFB Board Member Dean Evans presents the FFB Mini Grant to Debra Miller and students from Lena Vista Elementary
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2010 Polk County Youth Fair Results HORSE SHOW RESULTS (Award - Exhibitor Name, Chapter/Club) JR. QUIZ—ENGLISH/WESTERN 1st Place - Kaylee Jones, Turn N’ Burn 4-H 2nd Place - Skye Smith, Polk City 4-H 3rd Place - Erin Smith, Thunderhooves 4-H QUIZ SENIOR—ENGLISH/WESTERN 1st Place - Jessica Hosegood, Home Grown 4-H 2nd Place (tie) - Storm Elliott, Turn N’ Burn 4-H 2nd Place (tie) - Jordan Futch, Hog Wild 4-H 3rd Place - Ellen Earl , George Jenkins Sr. FFA JR. ENGLISH SHOWMANSHIP 1st Place - Lauren Latimer, Epicurean Equestrians 4-H 2nd Place - Katherine Patrick, Thunderhooves 4-H SR. ENGLISH SHOWMANSHIP 1st Place - Brie Bird, Thunderhooves 4-H 2nd Place - Taylor Allen, George Jenkins Sr. FFA 3rd Place - Ellen Earl , George Jenkins Sr. FFA JR. WESTERN SHOWMANSHIP 1st Place - Kaylee Jones, Turn N’ Burn 4-H 2nd Place - Rhyanna Wheeler, Thunderhooves 4-H 3rd Place - Stephanie Keeble, Kathleen Middle FFA SR. WESTERN SHOWMANSHIP 1st Place - Mackenzie Tackett, Thunderhooves 4-H 2nd Place - Maria Catello, Lake Gibson Sr. FFA 3rd Place - Jordan Futch, Hog Wild 4-H JR. SPEED SHOWMANSHIP 1st Place - Amber Cooper, Ft. Meade Community 4-H 2nd Place - Erin Smith, Thunderhooves 4-H 3rd Place - Kelsey Whitt, Dreamcatchers 4-H SR. SPEED SHOWMANSHIP 1st Place - Shelby McLauchlin, Dreamcatchers 4-H 2nd Place - Michaela Lindley, Thunderhooves 4-H 3rd Place - Buckley Ray, Dreamcatchers 4-H JR. GROOMING AND CONDITIONING 1st Place - Kaylee Jones, Turn N’ Burn 4-H 2nd Place - Rhyanna Wheeler, Thunderhooves 3rd Place - Stephanie Keeble, Kathleen Middle FFA SR. GROOMING AND CONDITIONING 1st Place - Jordan Futch, Hog Wild 4-H 2nd Place - Shelbey McLauchlin, Dreamcatchers 4-H 3rd Place - Brie Bird, Thunderhooves 4-H JR. ENGLISH PLEASURE 1st Place - Lauren Latimer, Epicurean Equestrians 4-H 2nd Place - Katherine Patrick, Thunderhooves 4-H SR. ENGLISH PLEASURE 1st Place - Stephanie Bandyk, Epicurean Equestrians 4-H 2nd Place - Taylor Allen, George Jenkins Sr. FFA 3rd Place - Ellen Earl, George Jenkins Sr. FFA JR. ENGLISH EQUITATION 1st Place - Katherine Patrick, Thunderhooves 4-H 2nd Place - Lauren Latimer, Epicurean Equestrians 4-H SR. ENGLISH EQUITATION 1st Place - Stephanie Bandyk, Epicurean Equestrians 2nd Place - Ellen Earl, George Jenkins Sr. FFA 3rd Place - Taylor Allen, George Jenkins Sr. FFA 1st Place - Stephanie Keeble , Kathleen Middle FFA 2nd Place - Rhyanna Wheeler, Thunderhooves 4-H 3rd Place - Marisol Tarango, Fort Meade Community 4-H SR. WESTERN PLEASURE 1st Place - Maria Catello, Lake Gibson Sr. FFA 2nd Place - Mackenzie Tackett, Thunderhooves 4-H 3rd Place - Ellen Earl, George Jenkins Sr. FFA JR. WESTERN HORSEMANSHIP 1st Place - Stephanie Keeble, Kathleen Middle FFA 2nd Place - Rhyanna Wheeler, Thunderhooves 4-H SR. WESTERN HORSEMANSHIP 1st Place - Maria Catello, Lake Gibson Sr. FFA
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2nd Place - Mackenzie Tackett, Thunderhooves 4-H 3rd Place - Jordan Futch, Hog Wild 4-H JR. DRESSAGE 1st Place - Lauren Latimer, Epicurean Equestrians 4-H SR. DRESSAGE 1st Place - Stephanie Bandyk, Epicurean Equestrians 4-H 2nd Place - Brie Bird, Thunderhooves 4-H JR. TRAIL 1st Place - Stephanie Keeble, Kathleen Middle FFA 2nd Place - Marisol Tarango , Ft. Meade Community 4-H 3rd Place - Marissa Tarango , Ft. Meade Community 4-H SR. TRAIL 1st Place - Taylor Allen, George Jenkins Sr. FFA 2nd Place - Maria Catello, Lake Gibson Sr. FFA 3rd Place - Jordan Futch, Hog Wild 4-H JR. COSTUME 1st Place - Amber Cooper, Ft. Meade Community 4-H 2nd Place - Erin Smith, Thunderhooves 4-H 3rd Place - Rachel Patrick, Thunderhooves 4-H SR. COSTUME 1st Place - Brie Bird, Thunderhooves 4-H 2nd Place - Michaela Lindley, Thunderhooves 4-H 3rd Place - Jordan Futch, Hog Wild 4-H JR. FLAGS 1st Place - Kaylee Jones, Turn N’ Burn 4-H 2nd Place - Amber Cooper, Ft. Meade Community 4-H 3rd Place - Rhyanna Wheeler, Thunderhooves 4-H SR. FLAGS 1st Place - Shelby McLauchlin, Dreamcatchers 4-H 2nd Place - Buckley Ray, Dreamcatchers 4-H 3rd Place - Brie Bird, Thunderhooves 4-H JR. HOLLOW LOG 1st Place - Katherine Patrick, Thunderhooves 4-H 2nd Place - Erin Smith, Thunderhooves 4-H 3rd Place - Kaylee Jones, Turn N’ Burn 4-H SR. HOLLOW LOG 1st Place - Shelbey McLauchlin, Dreamcatchers 4-H 2nd Place - Brie Bird, Thunderhooves 4-H 3rd Place - Buckley Ray, Dreamcatchers 4-H JR. POLES 1st Place - Amber Cooper, Ft. Meade Community 4-H 2nd Place - Kelsey Whitt, Dreamcatchers 4-H 3rd Place - Kaylee Jones, Turn N’ Burn 4-H SR. POLES 1st Place - Shelbey McLauchlin, Dreamcatchers 4-H 2nd Place - Buckley Ray, Dreamcatchers 4-H 3rd Place - Michaela Lindley, Thunderhooves 4-H JR. BARRELS 1st Place - Erin Smith, Thunderhooves 4-H 2nd Place - Amber Cooper, Ft. Meade Community 4-H 3rd Place - Kelsey Whitt, Dreamcatchers 4-H SR. BARRELS 1st Place - Sierra Bowling, Hog Wild 4-H 2nd Place - Shelbey McLauchlin, Dreamcatchers 4-H 3rd Place - Riley White, Frostproof Middle/Sr. FFA Overall Highpoint Winner - Shelbey McLauchlin, Dreamcatchers 4-H
HORTICULTURE DIVISION WINNERS EXHIBIT BLUEBERRY DEPARTMENT Grand Champion - Cayla Mitchell, Bartow Middle FFA Reserve Champion - Taylor Ross, Bartow Senior FFA Tri-Color Blueberry - Jessie Locke, Bartow Middle FFA Rachel Locke, Bartow Middle FFA CITRUS DEPARTMENT Grand Champion - Leigh Ann Barthle, Haines City Sr. FFA Continued on next page
Reserve Champion - Justin Barthle, Country Cousins 4-H Tri-Color Citrus - Sumer Davis, Country Ridge 4-H ORNAMENTALS DEPARTMENT Grand Champion - Dalton Brewer, Boone Middle FFA - Rubber Tree Reserve Champion - Ryan Coile, Polk City 4-H - Schefflera Tri-Color - Lacie Calhoun, Country Ridge 4-H - Chenille HB Kaitllyn Gillard, Lake Gibson Sr. FFA - Viburnum Sebastian Hathcock, Lake Gibson Sr. FFA - Lorapetalum Tucker Sweeney, Dreamcatchers 4-H - Swedish Ivy Jacob Williams, Lake Gibson Sr. FFA - Begonias VEGETABLE DEPARTMENT Tri-Color - Megan Campbell, Hog Wild 4-H - Cabbage Blake Costine, Polk City 4-H - Onions
HORTICULTURE JUDGING (Award - Exhibitor, Club/Chapter) 4-H SENIOR INDIVIDUAL 1st Place - Matthew Stevens, Florida Crackers 4-H 4-H JUNIOR INDIVIDUAL 1st Place - Andrew Stevens, Florida Crackers 4-H 2nd Place - Ryan Coile, Polk City 4-H FFA SENIOR TEAM 1st Place - Bonnie Tyler, Kathleen Sr. FFA Rosalia Rodriguez Tyler Willford Natalee Moore FFA JUNIOR TEAM 1st Place - Paisley Payne, Bartow Middle FFA Elise McGurie Leanna Morris Alexis Conners
COMMERCIAL HEIFER SHOW RESULTS (Award – Exhibitor, Club/Chapter) YEARLING DIVISION Grand Champion Yearling Division - Keith Bennett, Home Grown 4-H Reserve Champion Yearling - Lindsey Lunsford, Bartow Sr. FFA WINTER HEIFERS BORN JAN. 1 09 TO MAR 31 09 Class One 1st Place - Brystal Gill, Lake Wales Sr. FFA Class One 2nd Place - Shelbie Prevatt, Hoof N’ Horn 4-H Class Two 1st Place - Holden Massey, Sunny Days 4-H Class Two 2nd Place - Cole Newman, Frostproof Middle/Sr. FFA FALL HEIFERS BORN OCT 1 08 TO DEC 31 08 1st Place - Keith Bennett, Home Grown 4-H 2nd Place - Lindsey Lunsford , Bartow Sr. FFA TWO YEAR OLD DIVISION Grand Champion Two-Yr-Old Div. - Andrea Lamb, Lakeland Sr. FFA Reserve Champion Two-Yr-Old Div. - Zach Bennett, Home Grown 4-H WINTER HEIFERS BORN JAN 1 08 TO MAR 31 08 1st Place - Harley Zoeckler, Bartow Sr. FFA 2nd Place - Sarah Bragg - George Jenkins Sr. FFA FALL HEIFERS BORN OCT 1 07 TO DEC 31 07 1st Place - Andrea Lamb, Lakeland Sr. FFA 2nd Place - Zach Bennett, Home Grown 4-H THREE YEAR OLD DIVISION Grand Champion 3-Yr-Old Div. - Megan Campbell, Hog Wild 4-H Reserve Champion 3-Yr-Old Div. - Kodi Johnson, McLaughlin Middle FFA WINTER HEIFERS BORN JAN 1 07 TO MAR 31 07 1st Place - Kodi Johnson, McLaughlin Middle FFA FALL HEIFERS BORN OCT 1 06 TO DEC 31 06 1st Place - Megan Campbell, Kathleen Senior FFA 2nd Place - Alex Persichetti, Lake Wales Senior FFA JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP 1st Place - Kendall Locke, Hog Wild 4-H 2nd Place - Cole Newman, Frostproof Middle/Sr. FFA SENIOR SHOWMANSHIP 1st Place - Brandi Lewis, Kathleen Sr. FFA 2nd Place - Austin Vargas, Bartow Middle FFA 3rd Place - Kenny Raney, Lake Gibson Sr. FFA HERDSMAN AWARD - Lindsey Lunsford, Bartow Sr. FFA GROUP HERDSMAN AWARD - Destaney King, Frostproof Middle/Sr. FFA Mattie King Cole Newman
MARKET STEER SHOW (Award, Exhibitor - Chapter/Club) CLASS WINNERS Class One, 1st Place - Allyson Polston, Polk City 4-H Class Two, 1st Place - Cassidy Polston, Polk City 4-H Class Three, 1st Place - Michaela Aycock, Imperial 4-H Class Four, 1st Place - Austin Vargas, Bartow Middle FFA Class Five, 1st Place - Danielle Wingate, Lake Wales Sr. FFA Class Six, 1st Place - Amber Lundquist, Road Ends 4-H Grand Champion Market Steer - Danielle Wingate , Lake Wales Sr. FFA Reserve Champion Market Steer - Shelby Freeman, Lake Gibson Sr. FFA MARKET STEER GAIN-IN-WEIGHT CONTEST: Overall Gain-in Weight Winner - Kelsey Harrell, Ft. Meade Sr. FFA Overall Gain-in Weight Winner (tie) - Hope Matthews, Hog Wild 4-H 2nd Place - Amber Lundquist, Road Ends 4-H 3rd Place - Megan Campbell, Hog Wild 4-H 4th Place - Lindsey Lunsford, Bartow Sr. FFA MARKET STEER SENIOR SHOWMANSHIP CONTEST 1st Place - Austin Vargas, Bartow Middle FFA 2nd Place - Raymond Ward 3rd Place - Emily Goble MARKET STEER JR. SHOWMANSHIP CONTEST 1st Place - Dusty Locke, Lake Gibson Middle FFA 2nd Place - Allyson Polston, Polk City 4-H 3rd Place - Todd Babb, Lake Gibson Middle FFA
PUREBRED BEEF SHOW & SHOWMANSHIP RESULTS BRAHMAN Grand Champion Brahman Female - John Kicklighter, Hog Wild 4-H Reserve Champion Brahman Female - Amy Klass, Kathleen Sr. FFA Grand Champion Brahman Bull - John Kicklighter , Hog Wild 4-H Reserve Champion Brahman Bull - Amy Klass, Kathleen Sr. FFA BEEFMASTER Grand Champion Beefmaster Female - Megan Campbell, Hog Wild 4-H Reserve Champion Beefmaster Female - Megan Campbell, Hog Wild 4-H BRANGUS Grand Champion Brangus Female - Michaela Aycock, Imperial 4-H Reserve Champion Brangus Female - Leigh Barthle, Haines City Sr. FFA Grand Champion Brangus Bull - Leigh Barthle, Haines City Sr. FFA Reserve Champion Brangus Bull - Michaela Aycock, Imperial 4-H SANTA GERTRUDIS Grand Champion Santa Gertrudis Bull - Hannah Sikes - Frostproof Middle FFA Grand Champion Brahman Breed Female - Michaela Aycock, Imperial 4-H Reserve Champion Brahman Breed Female - John Kicklighter, Hog Wild 4-H Grand Champion Brahman Breed Male - Leigh Barthle, Haines City Sr. FFA Reserve Champion Brahman Breed Male - John Kicklighter, Hog Wild 4-H ANGUS Grand Champion Angus Female - Wes Fussell, Bartow Sr. FFA Reserve Champion Angus Female Wes Fussell, Bartow Sr. FFA Grand Champion Angus Bull - Austin Vargas, Bartow Middle FFA Reserve Champion Angus Bull - Maria Catello, Lake Gibson Sr. FFA HEREFORD Grand Champion Hereford Female - Justin Hunter, Bartow Sr. FFA Reserve Champion Hereford Female - Cheyenne Sharpe, Bartow Middle FFA Grand Champion English Breed Female - Wes Fussell, Bartow Sr. FFA Reserve Champion English Breed Female - Justin Hunter, Bartow Sr. FFA Grand Champion English Breed Male - Austin Vargas, Bartow Middle FFA Reserve Champion English Breed Male - Maria Catello, Lake Gibson Sr. FFA LIMOUSIN Grand Champion Limousin Female - Kirsten Scarborough, Frostproof Middle/Sr. FFA MAINE ANJOU
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“It’s our home, too.” A lot of people ask us, “Why do you care about Polk County?” The answer is quite simple, it’s our home. Republic Services has been serving Polk County for years. We have more than 300 employees that live and work in Polk County. Our employees are your neighbors, your friends and in some cases your family. We’re the people you sit next to in church, we’re the friendly faces that you see when you’re shopping and we’re the parents of the children who go to school with your children. The people and business in Polk County are important to us. Why? Because you’re more than just customers, you’re our neighbors. After all, Polk County is our home too. Mark Talbott General Manager
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Continued from page 47 Grand Champion Maine Anjou Female - Brandi Lewis, Kathleen Sr. FFA Reserve Champion Main Anjou Female - Bailey Buchanon, Lake Gibson Middle FFA SIMMENTAL Grand Champion Simmental Female - Edward Maute, Road Ends 4-H Reserve Champion Simmental Female - Hannah Cline, Polk City 4-H Grand Champion Simmental Bull - Nicholas Maute, Road Ends 4-H Grand Champion Continental Breed Female - Brandi Lewis, Kathleen Sr. FFA Reserve Champion Continental Breed Female - Bailey Buchanon, Lake Gibson Sr. FFA Grand Champion Contenental Breed Male - Nicholas Maute, Road Ends 4-H JUNIOR BEEF SHOWMANSHIP 1st Place - Reed Fussell, Fort Frasier 4-H 2nd Place - Cassidy Polston, Polk City 4-H 3rd Place - Edward Maute, Road Ends 4-H INTERMEDIATE BEEF SHOWMANSHIP 1st Place - Bailey Buchanon, Lake Gibson Middle FFA 2nd Place - Cheyenne Sharpe, Bartow Middle FFA 3rd Place - Moriah McCullers , Frostproof Middle/Sr. FFA SENIOR BEEF SHOWMANSHIP 1st Place - Michaela Aycock, Imperial 4-H 2nd Place - Brandi Lewis, Kathleen Sr. FFA 3rd Place - Nicholas Maute, Road Ends 4-H HERDSMAN AWARDS Individual - John Kicklighter, Hog Wild 4-H Group - Jade Wise - Frostproof Middle FFA Moriah McCullers Merissa Farmer Kaylee Norris Kristen Scarborough Hannah Sikes Commercial/Beef Breeding Eagle Award - Mattie King, Frostproof FFA
MARKET HOG SHOW RESULTS Award - Exhibitor, Club/Chapter Grand Champion - Jayson Keen, Bartow Middle FFA Reserve Grand Champion - Robert Scott III, Road Ends 4-H MARKET HOG CLASS WINNERS Class One 1st Place - Baileigh Williams , Dundee Ridge 4-H Class One 2nd Place - Leanna Morris, Bartow Middle FFA Class Two 1st Place - Alexis Sims, Bartow Middle FFA Class Two 2nd Place - Tucker Sweeney, Dreamcatchers 4-H Class Three 1st Place - Amanda Emery , Lakeland Sr. FFA Class Three 2nd Place - Logan Sherrod , McLaughlin Middle FFA Class Four 1st Place - Anthony Hilliard , George Jenkins Sr. FFA Class Four 2nd Place - Joann Zimmerman, Country Ridge 4-H Class Five 1st Place - Amber Slocumb, Dundee Ridge Middle FFA Class Five 2nd Place - Todd Moses, Mulberry Sr. FFA Class Six 1st Place - Roy Porta, Imperial 4-H Class Six 2nd Place - Kristina Hickey, George Jenkins Sr. FFA Class Seven 1st Place - Gabrielle Benson, George Jenkins Sr. FFA Class Seven 2nd Place - Taylor Howell, Mulberry Sr. FFA Class Eight 1st Place - Kandace Ladd, Road Ends 4-H Class Eight 2nd Place - Madeline Howerin, Dundee Ridge Middle FFA Class Nine 1st Place - Olivia Harper, Lake Wales Sr. FFA Class Nine 2nd Place - Emilee Dias, George Jenkins FFA Class Ten 1st Place - Kaitlyn King, Imperial 4-H Class Ten 2nd Place - Chance Curtis, Haines City Sr. FFA Class Eleven 1st Place - Danielle Phillips, Hog Wild 4-H Class Eleven 2nd Place - Evan Lawhorn, Haines City Sr. FFA Class Twelve 1st Place - Cory Stewart, Lake Wales Sr. FFA Class Twelve 2nd Place - Alexis King, Imperial 4-H Class Thirteen 1st Place - Morgan Goodwill, Dundee Ridge Middle FFA Class Thirteen 2nd Place - Ridge Carter, Haines City Sr. FFA Class Fourteen 1st Place - Jayson Keen, Bartow Middle FFA Class Fourteen 2nd Place - Payton Richeson, George Jenkins Sr. FFA Class Fifteen 1st Place - Sumer Davis, Country Ridge 4-H Class Fifteen 2nd Place - Cody Malys, Imperial 4-H Class Sixteen 1st Place - Robert Scott III, Road Ends 4-H
Class Sixteen 2nd Place - Emily Heuer, George Jenkins Sr. FFA Class Seventeen 1st Place - Logan Hodges, George Jenkins Sr. FFA Class Seventeen 2nd Place - Bryan Finch, George Jenkins Sr. FFA Class Eighteen 1st Place - Ryan Persichetti, Auburndale Sr. FFA Class Eighteen 2nd Place - Sabrina Davis, Country Ridge 4-H MARKET HOG SHOWMANSHIP WINNERS Award – Exhibitor, Club/Chapter Jr. Winner - Connor Summerlin, Country Ridge 4-H Intermediate Winner - Moriah McCullers, Frostproof Middle/Sr. FFA Senior Winner - Austin Walker, Frostproof Sr. FFA
LIVESTOCK JUDGING CONTEST 4-H SENIOR INDIVIDUAL 1st Place - Holden Massey - Sunny Days 4-H 2nd Place - Nick Maute - Road Ends 4-H 3rd Place - Andrew Tew - Hoof N’ Horn 4-H JUNIOR INDIVIDUAL 1st Place - Cassidy Polston - Polk City 4-H 2nd Place - Eddie Maute - Road Ends 4-H 3rd Place - Tiffany Schneider FFA SENIOR TEAM 1st Place - Sarah Bragg, George Jenkins Sr. FFA Shelby McLaughlin Kara Seto Taylor Allen FFA JUNIOR TEAM 1st Place - Mattie King, Frostproof Middle FFA Moriah McCullers Destaney King Cole Newman Whip Popping Contest JUNIOR DIVISION 1st Place - Krysta Stanton, Great Oaks Pioneers 4-H 2nd Place - Mason Cribbs, Ft. Meade Community 4-H 3rd Place - Reed Fussell , Fort Frasier 4-H INTERMEDIATE DIVISION 1st Place - Cole Newman, Frostproof Middle FFA 2nd Place - Mattie King, Frostproof Middle FFA 3rd Place - Sabrina Davis, Country Ridge 4-H SENIOR DIVISION 1st Place - Michelle Perez, Mulberry Sr. FFA 2nd Place - Holden Massey, Sunny Days 4-H 3rd Place - Evan Feller, New Horizons 4-H Poultry and Egg Show Results Award – Exhibitor, Chapter/Club Champion Commercial Hen - Desmond Seymore, Auburndale Sr. FFA Champion Male Bantam - Alex Shaske, Polk City 4-H Champion Female Bantam - Joshua Duff, Haines City Sr. FFA Champion Male Standard - Rachael Underwood, Haines City Sr. FFA Champion Female Standard - Rachael Underwood, Haines City Sr. FFA Champion Turkey - Jacob Collins, Mulberry Sr. FFA Overall Grand Champion - Joshua Duff, Haines City Sr. FFA Best Dozen Brown Eggs - Hillary Lipham, Lake Gibson Sr. FFA Best Dozen White Eggs - Holden Massey, Sunny Days 4-H Reserve Dozen White Eggs - Holden Massey, Sunny Days 4-H
SHOWMANSHIP: JUNIOR DIVISION 1st Place - Keith Bennett, Home Grown 4-H 2nd Place - Megan Handley, Dreamcatchers 4-H INTERMEDIATE DIVISION 1st Place - Jordan Futch, Hog Wild 4-H 2nd Place - Zack Bennett, Home Grown 4-H 3rd Place - Jessica Hosegood, Home Grown 4-H SENIOR DIVISION 1st Place - Timmy Hall, Haines City Sr. FFA 2nd Place - Caitlyn Bailey, Dundee Clovers 4-H 3rd Place - Hannah Terrebonne, Frostproof Sr. FFA POULTRY JUDGING CONTEST FFA SENIOR TEAM 1st Place - Michelle Perez, Mulberry Sr. FFA Hildeberto Rangel Continued on page 53
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Florida Collards Eat Green for Health
By Sandy Kaster, M.S. Clinical Medicine, B.S. Nutrition Science Leafy greens, including collard and mustard greens, kale, and spinach are incredibly nutritious foods in terms of their impressive vitamin and mineral content. Collards are members of the Brassica family, which also includes cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower. According to the University of Florida Extension Office, “Collards thrive under a wide range of conditions and can easily be grown throughout most of the year in Florida. The collard being a cool season crop, will resist frost and freezes in this area, and cold weather will actually improve the taste. Collards are also more resistant to heat than most of its relatives in the cabbage family.” Fresh greens are available throughout Florida from November through May, and are at their peak season now. They are also available frozen and canned year round. NUTRITIONAL PROFILE Astoundingly high in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as other nutrients, collard greens are a nutritional standout. Along with the other cruciferous vegetables, collards contain multiple anti-cancer, anti-viral, and anti-bacterial compounds. According to the American Institute for Cancer Research, a diet rich in dark green leafy vegetables lowers risk for a variety of cancers. A higher intake of cruciferous vegetables has been associated with a lower incidence of cancers of the lung, colon, breast, ovaries and bladder. Current research studies have shown that people who eat the most cruciferous vegetables have a much lower risk of prostate, colorectal and lung cancers, even when compared to those who regularly eat other vegetables. In addition to its cancer-fighting properties, collards are considered an excellent source of vitamins A, C, and K, manganese, folate, calcium, and dietary fiber, and a very good source of magnesium, riboflavin, and vitamin B6. Collards are also considered a good source of vitamin E, magnesium, protein, iron, zinc, and omega 3 fatty acids. According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, one cup of boiled collard greens (190 g) contains 49 calories, 4.01 g protein, 0.68 g fat, 9.33 g carbohydrate, and 5.3 g of dietary fiber. One cup of broccoli also provides a whopping 880.0 percent of the Daily Recommended Value (%DV) for vitamin K, 118.9 percent for vitamin A, 57.6 percent for vitamin C, 21.3 percent for dietary fiber, 53.5 percent for manganese, 22.6 percent for calcium, and plentiful amounts of the B vitamins and important minerals including potassium and magnesium. PHYTONUTRIENTS: FIGHT CANCER Potent compounds found in some vegetables, phytonutrients are potent promoters of good health. Some of these including glucosinolates and sulforaphane, boost the liver’s detoxifying enzymes and help neutralize harmful substances. In animal studies, these compounds seem to slow or halt the growth of cancer cells in the breast and colon.
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CALCIUM: STRONG BONES AND MORE Collard greens are an excellent non-dairy source of calcium, providing 22.6 percent of your daily requirements in one cup of cooked vegetable. Calcium is important in maintaining the strength and density of bones. Additionally, this mineral has been shown to prevent bone loss that can occur as a result of menopause and reduce symptoms of pre-menstrual syndrome. Adequate calcium intake is needed to prevent calcium stores being leached out of bones. Calcium also plays an important role in muscle contraction, nerve conduction, and cell membrane function. VITAMIN K: FOR BLOOD AND BONE HEALTH Collard greens are full of vitamin K, an essential component for proper blood clotting in the body. This vitamin also helps your body transport calcium and metabolizes the mineral into your skeleton. Several research studies have found that vitamin K boosts bone mineral density and reduces fracture rates in people with osteoporosis. As a result, the Institute of Medicine increased its daily recommendation of vitamin K. One serving of broccoli more than covers your daily requirement. MANGANESE: NORMAL PHYSIOLOGICAL FUNCTIONS Collards are considered an excellent source of manganese, an important mineral that plays a role in a variety of physiological functions throughout the body. Manganese is needed for glucose, protein, lipid, and cholesterol metabolism from the foods we consume, as well as for pancreatic function and development. The mineral is important in normal skeletal growth and development, prevention of sterility, and synthesis of thyroid hormone. One cup of boiled collards provides over half of your daily requirement for manganese. HOW TO SELECT AND STORE Choose collards that have a deep, even color, avoiding those that have yellow or wilted leaves. Young greens tend to be more tender and lighter in taste. Store collard greens in a ventilated plastic bag in the refrigerator for up to one week. Cooked greens also freeze well for up to six months in an airtight container or freezer bag. HOW TO ENJOY Wash well to remove all sand and grit immediately before use. Several ways to enjoy this vegetable include: • Lightly steamed with garlic • Sautéed lightly with olive oil and herbs • Boiled with smoked or salted meat, such as smoked turkey wings or ham hocks • Tossed into any stew or soup Fresh Florida collard greens are at their peak today. Eat more of these leafy greens and reap all the health benefits. SELECTED REFERENCES http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ http:// sarasota.extension.ufl.edu http://www.whfoods.com http://www.florida-agriculture.com
Continued on from page 51 James Peach Bryan Goodman FFA JUNIOR TEAM 1st Place - Paisleigh Payne, Bartow Middle FFA Elise McGuire Leanna Morris Alexis Conner RABBIT JUDGING RESULTS Award – Exhibitor, Chapter/Club FFA SENIOR TEAM 1st Place - Kelsey Thompson , Mulberry Sr. FFA Javier Figueroa Alexander Rodriguez Kaelyn Thompson FFA JUNIOR TEAM 1st Place - Jeremiah Creech, Boone Middle FFA Julisa Ortiz Ashley Palmer Loral Miller
RABBIT SHOW RESULTS Award - Exhibitor Name, Chapter/Club Best of Show - Evan Lowe, Stambaugh Middle FFA 1st Runner Up - Ashley Meredith, Kathleen Sr. FFA 2nd Runner Up - Rachel Locke, Bartow Middle FFA 3rd Runner Up - Shannon Oswald, Mulberry Sr. FFA BEST OF BREED: Florida White - Shannon Oswald, Mulberry Sr. FFA Mini Lop - Evan Lowe, Stambaugh Middle FFA French Lop - Ashley Meredith, Kathleen Sr. FFA Netherland Dwarf - Rachel Locke, Bartow Middle FFA Polish - Karen Hardee, Lake Wales FFA Rex - Justin Barthle, Country Cousin 4-H Chinchilla - Christa Brickman, Hog Wild 4-H Flemish Giant - Hunter Reeves, Ft. Meade Community 4-H English Lop - Kristin Word, Mulberry Sr. FFA Dutch - Katie Shelton, Frostproof Middle FFA
FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES DIVISION TRI-COLORS & BEST OF SHOW CHILD DEVELOPMENT Caitlyn Benton, Barnyard 4-H - Teacher’s Helper Board CLOTHING Moriah McCullers, Frostproof M/S FFA - Bibtop Apron FOOD PRESERVATION Mikayla Harper, All Stars 4-H - Peach Jam Erica Curtis, Polk County Sea Stars - Blueberry Jam HOME FURNISHINGS Caitlyn Benton, Barnyard 4-H - Cameron’s 1st Youth Fair Hog Basket Caitlyn Benton, Barnyard 4-H - Recycled Masonic Door Knob Caitlyn Benton, Barnyard 4-H - Quilted, String Tote Caitlyn Benton, Barnyard 4-H- Quail Photo to Fabric on Brown Pillow Mollie Tew, Hoof N Horn - Palmetto Woven Basket Jessica McMillan, Barnyard 4-H - LHS Cheer Quilt Jessica McMillan, Barnyard 4-H - Sewing, 9 Patch Pillow Nicole Zimmerman, Homegrown 4-H - Wizard Cross-Stitch Bryah Hagen, Polk County Sea Stars - Scrapbook Savannah Miller, Hog Heaven 4-H - Clothespin Mirror Jordan Tucker, Hog Heaven 4-H - Blue, Green, Red, Quilt
EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS Mariah Thielen, Lake Region FFA - Asian Elephant PHOTOGRAPHY Cody Sharp, Turn N Burn 4-H - All in a Days Work Hilary Lipham, Lake Gibson FFA - Chicken, Books, and Flowers WOODWORKING Tanner Britt, Frostproof M/S FFA - Adirondack Chair METAL WORK Holden Massey, Sunny Days 4-H - Metal End Table FOODS DIVISION Caitlyn Benton, Barnyard 4-H - Fresh Citrus Arrangement
Caitlyn Benton, Barnyard 4-H - The Candy Express Rachel Patrick, Thunderhooves 4-H - Pumpkin Cake Kenneth Trey Edwards, McLaughlin Middle FFA - Orange Cake Supreme Katherine Patick, Thunderhooves 4-H - Chocolate Cake Emily Stewart, Bartow High School FFA - Chocolate Pound Cake with Coffee Glaze Cody Lay, Dream Catchers 4-H - Olympic Ring Cake Shelby McLauchlin, Dream Catchers 4-H - Chocolate Covered Peanuts & Marshmallows Kenneth Trey Edwards, McLaughlin Middle FFA - Italian Cream Cake Kaylee Jones, Turn N Burn 4-H - Candy Snowball’s Dakota Soria, Homegrown 4-H - Caramels Moriah McCullers, Frostproof Middle FFA - Chocolate Covered Cherries Madison Denardo, Dream Catcher 4-H - Beehive Cake Markie Discher, Florida Crackers 4-H - Cowboy Cookies Rebekah Cline, Polk City 4-H - Banana Bread SEW-OFF RESULTS (Award - Exhibitor, Chapter/Club) Sr. Team 1st Place - Carolin and Jessica Frederick, Homegrown 4-H Sr. Team 2nd Place - Nicole and Ashley Zimmerman, Homegrown 4-H Jr. Team 2nd Place (no 1st) - Hannah Landry and Shyanne Gleram, Homegrown 4-H CAKE AUCTION WINNERS (Name, Club/Chapter - Exhibit) Caitlyn Benton, Barnyard 4-H - Chocolate Lover’s Cake Shelby Freeman, Lake Gibson Sr. FFA - Pumpkin Surprise Cake Maggie Long, Centennial 4-H - Coconut Cake with Lemon Filling Tabitha Rowe, Fort Meade Sr. FFA - Italian Crème Cake Jacob Scarborough, Country Ridge 4-H - Nana’s Apple Cake Kristen Scarborough, Frostproof Sr. FFA - Chocolate Toffee Caramel Cake Cody Sharp, Turn N’ Burn 4-H - Butterscotch Swirl Cake David Thielen, Lake Region Sr. FFA - Peanut Butter Mousse Cake Leslie White, Centennial 4-H - Phelps Caramel Cake Amber Williamson, Bartow Sr. FFA - Butternut Cake SEW-OFF RESULTS Award - Exhibitor, Chapter/Club Sr. Team 1st Place - Carolin and Jessica Frederick, Homegrown 4-H Sr. Team 2nd Place - Nicole and Ashley Zimmerman, Homegrown 4-H Jr. Team 2nd Place (no 1st) - Hannah Landry and Shyanne Gleram, Homegrown 4-H
CHILI COOK-OFF RESULTS (Award - Chapter/Club) Judges’ Choice 1st Place - Lakeland High School FCCLA 2nd Place - George Jenkins High School FCCLA PEOPLE’S CHOICE 1st Place - Ridge Community High School FFA 2nd Place - Barnyard 4-H
BEST DECORATED BOOTH 1st Place - Hoof N’ Horn 4-H 2nd Place - Barnyard 4-H
DEMONSTRATION CONTEST (Award- Exhibitor, Chapter/Club) JUNIOR DIVISION 1st Place - Ivey Comparato, Hog Heaven 4-H 2nd Place - Team: Ashley Steele, Bartow Middle FFA Cheyenne Chaney SENIOR DIVISION 1st Place - Team: Fernando Alejandra, Lake Region FCCLA Briant Areiniega 2nd Place - Team: Rudi Gonzalez, Lake Region FCCLA Crystal Santiago ILLUSTRATED TALKS CONTEST (Award – Exhibitor, Chapter/Club) Jr. 1st Place Leslie White, Centennial 4-H Jr. 2nd Place - Abbie Putnam, Centennial 4-H SCRAP-OFF CONTEST (Award – Exhibitor, Chapter/Club)
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Nicole Walker By Anita Whitaker She may have been born in the city but her career choices, it seems, may have made her a country girl for life. Without missing a beat, the newly appointed University of Florida, Polk County Extension Director seems to have been destined to land here. Nicole Walker became the extension director in December after spending nearly 10 years in the additional position she still fills as the 4H Youth Development agent. Those years, she said, helped prepare her for the job that she originally hadn’t even considered. “My job is to support the agents and make sure they have what they need to be successful,” Walker said during a recent interview. “Make sure our clients are satisfied with our services, and to provide information and work together with other public and county government agencies.” After graduating in 1998 from the University of Delaware, she found her first job and in that job, her career path. Working outside Philadelphia, she was assigned to two city based 4H clubs, plus performing writing assignments for other agencies in the office. As an English major, the writing portion of the job was fulfilling her love of English. But, she was somewhat surprised and impressed with the 4H programs and what they offered the inner city children. “The program was in the middle of a city working with minority youth mainly on nutrition, cooking, leadership and public speaking,” said the daughter of a career Air Force officer. “When I started there, I didn’t know what I wanted to do professionally, but afterward, I felt like that was it. One thing I knew was that the business world wasn’t for me - suits and having my hair done to work 80 hours a week. I knew that wasn’t it.” But, working in the 4H Program had an impact on her. “I was so impressed with the program. I saw it as a program that could mold itself to a kid,” she explained. Soon her parents retired to Florida, prompting her to apply to several positions in the state. Eventually, the 4H position in Bartow presented itself and, as they say, the rest is history. “One thing that attracted me to Polk County was the cultural diversity - not just the ethnicity part of it, but how there are urban and rural areas here,” she said. Once on board, she realized and said that the county has “the strongest community clubs in the state which are completely volunteer lead.” “As a 4H agent, I am most proud of the volunteers and their dedication to their programs,” Walker said. “They volunteer for 10 or 15 years while their kids are in school and are a part of the program. However, many of them stay involved even after their kids graduate.” Those 10 years working with the 36 4H clubs in Polk County kept her busy. Her job is and was to provide them with training, one on one consulting and administrative support. “Any accolades for the clubs goes directly to the volunteers,” Walker said. She also, somehow, found the time to complete her master’s in public administration from the University of South Florida. Perfectly content in her job, she said she had no particular aspirations of promotion or transferring to another position within the organization. But, the untimely and incredibly sad death of John Brenneman, the previous, and much loved Extension Director, changed things for many
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people including Nicole. “After he was diagnosed with cancer I was pulling for him like I would have my own dad,” Walker said. Once the position was posted for replacement, she said that she didn’t plan on applying. “I wasn’t interested (in the director position),” she said plainly. “Administrative work is something that I never thought I’d do. I prefer programming.” But, after a heart-to-heart talk with her mother, Gloria, and much prayer, she decided to add her name to the list of applicants. “I knew I wasn’t going anywhere and was open to new things so I applied,” she said. Several weeks and inter-
Extension Administration, county government, community leaders, private sector clientele, media related agencies, and the general public. Not to mention supervising and evaluating county faculty who conduct programs in citrus production, livestock, urban and commercial horticulture, 4-H, the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program, and natural resources. The extension agents, she said, are fairly independent, requiring her to be attentive and able to offer advice or find assistance for them when needed. “We all understand the extension model of taking the university information and giving that to the local citizens,” she explained. “Teaching and consulting is what we are here for.” Although the transition continues, she said the office staff and other agents have been very supportive. “I’ve moved forward slowly and prayed,” she said. “And, when I say that I pray, I do.” She has a big job as Polk County has the second largest amount of farmland in Florida and is the sixth most productive agriculturally. It also ranks first in commercial citrus acreage and third in the number of beef and dairy cattle. “Nicole recognizes the multiple roles the extension office plays in Polk County and has the enthusiasm to spread the word about its value to the industry and community at large,” said Heather Nedley, Polk County Farm Bureau Executive Director. “I am looking forward to working with her on existing partnerships that Farm Bureau has with Extension while developing new ways to collaborate.” “Nicole has done a great job and is very interested in helping kids, which has been her role in 4H,” said Marshall Hartley, sales representative, Ben Hill Griffin, Inc., and member of the 4H Advisory Committee. “She’s committed to the community and I’m looking forward to seeing her grow in her new role as the director.” She gives credit to her parents, Floyd and Gloria - married for 43 years, and the model of perseverance and support. She also commends Nedley, for paving the way for her and other women who work in the agriculture field locally. But, she also praises Brenneman. “When I was considering applying for the position, I thought of John in a lot,” she remembered. “He was the vvoice of wisdom - not just of ideas but wisdom.” b Watching and observing him for 10 years, she said she learned so fo much - particularly about his leaderm sship style. “He was level-headed, steady, full of wisdom and faith,” she said. fu ““Mr. B’s (what Nicole called Brenneman) son, Jacob, emailed me to say n ccongrats on behalf of the family; that they were glad and knew that Mr. B th would have been proud. That meant w a lot.” Although she started out as a ccity girl, she’s earned her way in the ccountry we all call home.
“One thing that attracted me to Polk County was the cultural diversity - not just the ethnicity part of it, but how there are urban and rural areas here” views later, she was selected and officially began in her new position Dec. 11. Her job description reads that as the director she is responsible for management, supervision, coordination, and leadership of the total extension program, including maintenance of effective working relationships with faculty/staff, UF-IFAS
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FAIR SEASON By Adam H. Putnam U.S. House of Representatives, District 12 Polk County Cattleman and Citrus Grower Candidate for Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Unlike most states, who experience the traditional four seasons of winter, spring, summer and fall, we Floridians trade in the customary and opt for more unconventional seasons such as Tourist Season, Football Season, Hurricane Season and, perhaps most importantly, Fair Season. This month marks the beginning of Florida’s fair season and among all of the carnival rides, corn dogs and cotton candy lies an important part of our state’s agricultural heritage and future, the 4-H and FFA exhibitors. From the Levy County Fair to the Florida Strawberry Festival to the Polk County Youth Fair, you will find 4-H and FFA members who are exhibiting their livestock projects, entering their prized baked goods, participating in judging competitions and much, much more. Whether it’s raising a swine or beef project, learning to cook or studying for a dairy evaluation competition, these projects and competitions not only provide a positive environment for our state’s young people but they help them to understand the hard work and
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dedication that goes into Florida’s agriculture industry. For months they have gotten up early to feed their animals before school, kept accurate accounting records in their record books, analyzed market value, perfected their grandma’s pound cake recipe, learned how to evaluate a horse, practiced their photography skills, conducted science experiments and worked to make sure their projects were blue ribbon worthy. I have fond memories of my days as a 4-H and FFA member and I can honestly say that the lessons I was granted as a youth livestock exhibitor helped to shape my character, work ethic and still go with me to this day. Our youth could be involved in so many detrimental activities and it’s important that we support the 4-H and FFA members who choose to better themselves by being a part of these life-shaping programs. As you journey to your local fair throughout the next few months, be sure and stop by the livestock tent, bid on a pig at the swine sale, take a look at the youth cooking entries and pause for a few moments to talk to these students from your community. Help them to know how much we support their efforts and how grateful we are that they have chosen to make a positive investment in their future.
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KOMATSU FORKLIFT Diesel 7.0 ton, emission compliant, low mileage. $22,000 OBO 813-707-5600
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Acreage, lakefront, ranches, “mini” farms. Mary L. Adsit, WOODS ZERO TURN MOWER F27 demo unit $8500.00 • 813-623-3673 Realtor 863-285-7118. www.maryadsit.com $15.00 Square Foot • Call Ted 813-752-3378
8000 tandem dump truck. New 8 speed transmission. 16 yard ox-dump bed $11,000 Call Hank 863-559-8718
Zero turn mower. 61” cut, 27 hp Kohler engine, 5 yr. warranty $7,499 (MSRP $9,699) C&J Equip., Lake Wales, 863-638-0671
CALL THE “LANDLADY”
CORIAN COUNTER TOP
1994 FORD
sheet B-grade $14.95. Call Ted 813-752-3378
Antique 8N Ford 1952, like new tires, engine $4,250. Almost new 06 Kioti 120 tractor, bucket and box, only 70 hours $8,900. Neil 863-465-8144 Lake Placid.
KUBOTA KX 41 Mini Excavator low hours. Quick attach bucket. Call Scott 813-764-0603
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