by Hardeep Singh | Nov 1, 2024
As farmers in the Florida Panhandle continue to seek ways to improve soil health, manage weeds, and increase crop yields, the use of cover crops has become an increasingly popular practice. Cover crops, typically planted during the off-season, offer a range of...
by Andrea Albertin | Jan 5, 2024
Aaron and Alice Granberry and their grandson, Aaron Granberry III manage a cattle ranch near Marianna, Florida. The Granberrys have implemented Best Management Practices (BMPs) to increase sustainability and protect groundwater quality on their farm. These BMPs...
by Andrea Albertin | Sep 30, 2022
The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) offers producers technical and financial assistance to help them implement Best Management Practices (BMPs) on their operations. NRCS staff work with farmers, ranchers, and forest land managers to...
by Andrea Albertin | Oct 29, 2021
The Clean Waterways Act, also known as SB 712, was signed into Florida law on June 30, 2020. The goal of the law is to protect Florida’s water resources; the law focuses on minimizing the impact of nutrient pollution sources and strengthening regulatory...
by Andrea Albertin | May 14, 2021
Producers have implemented Best Management Practices (BMPs) that maintain or improve water quality, quantity and soil conditions on their farms for many years. Multiple agencies in our region recognize this and offer financial assistance to reduce the cost to...
