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To be a Leader...
By Allyson Polston
This summer I was able to get started on my bachelor’s degree through the University of Florida. Majoring in Communication and Leadership Development I am taking a Leadership course and I have already learned so much within the first three weeks of the course, how to be a leader and how to become a good quality leader, so why not share the information to inspire future leaders and influence others. There are many ways to define leadership. Actually there are almost as many different definitions of leadership as there are people who have tried to define it. The definition of leadership has changed through the years. With that being said, leadership lines up with different types of other words such as power. There are six bases of power when it comes to leadership. The six bases are referent, expert, legitimate, reward, coercive, and information power. The concept of power is related to leadership because it is part of the influence powers. People have power when they have the ability to affect others beliefs, attitudes, and courses of action. Judges, doctors, coaches, teachers and police officers are all examples of someone who is a leader who uses power to influence the life of others. “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader.”(John Quincy Adams) To begin with, this quote, in my opinion, defines what a leader is. A leader should inspire, a leader should motivate, and a leader should embrace others and help others reach their full potential. Today I have a leader that reaches all those qualities and he is slowly teaching me how to have those qualities.
Being a leader in agriculture is important because we are the ones who teach the public about the industry. I intend to expand my knowledge as a leader through my future career and endeavors. The only way to get better is to practice. You have to do something uncomfortable to experience something incredible. I plan to continue being uncomfortable in the future to experience something incredible. I hope to one day inspire, motivate and communicate this to future leaders like myself. With all that being said I think I have defined a leader and leadership to the best of my ability. Every ones definition will be different, along with how we describe a leader. I think it makes each leader unique not in just the different qualities they each have, but also the way they describe what a leader is. Not everyone is born with the leadership ability but it can be learned over time. Over time we can all become leaders, we just have to be patient and passionate about being a leader.
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In my opinion having great leadership skills is having just enough of heart, enough determination and just enough motivation to make someone or a group of people the greatest they can be. The leadership style that makes the most influence on who I want to be is the transformational style. The transformational style depends mostly on communication and reaching goals. Speaking on a personal level I believe that communication is the key to success and is the key to reach the goals we set as people. I hope to better my communication skills for my future.
CONTENTS
July 2017 VOL. 11 • ISSUE 10
Polk County Cattlemen’s Association
24 SHEROUSE WELL DRILLING
Well Driller’s Legacy PAGE 3 To Be A Leader
PAGE 30 Florida Apples
PAGE 10 Master Gardener
PAGE 32 Between The Beaches
PAGE 12 Florida Cattlemen’s Convention
PAGE 34 UF Mandarin
PAGE 14 Fishing Hot Spots
PAGE 36 John Dicks
PAGE 19 Jack Payne
PAGE 38 Recipes
PAGE 20 Agritourist
PAGE 40 Activity
PAGE 22 Rocking Chair Chatter
PAGE 41 A Closer Look
PAGE 26 Literary Time Machine
PAGE 42 PCSO
PAGE 28 Endangered Species
PAGE 44 PCCA Dinner
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Letter from the Editor
The rain has brought out my best friends! Mosquitos love me. I walk out in the evening hours, when it cools down to possibly bearable levels, and I am immediately swarmed with mosquitos. I know all the things I’m supposed to do around my house to keep the populations down, but I can’t go around asking my neighbors to do the same. Well, I guess I could. At any rate, here are some always helpful mosquito prevention tips: • Use insect repellent on exposed skin when you go outdoors. Use an EPAregistered insect repellent such as those with DEET, picaridin or oil of lemon eucalyptus. Even a short time being outdoors can be long enough to get a mosquito bite (especially if you are me). • When weather permits, wear long-sleeves, long pants and socks when outdoors. Mosquitoes may bite through thin clothing, so spray the clothes with repellent. • The hours from dusk to dawn are peak biting times for many species of mosquitoes. • Drain standing water. Mosquitoes lay their eggs in standing water. Limit the number of places around your home for mosquitoes to breed by getting rid of items that hold water. These are just a few things we can do to help reduce the incidence of mosquito bites. Of course no matter how hard we try, they will still manage to get to us, and then the itching will begin. The itch from mosquito bites comes from the saliva of the mosquito that it injects into you as it feasts on your blood. There are numerous things you can do to stop the itch. Just search the web and find the one that works for you. I hope you are having a great summer. As you travel to the beach or other vacation spot, take time to stop and shop with our advertisers. They allow us to continue to cover what is growing. Until Next month
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Every day, Mosaic puts science to work right here in our community. By applying innovative techniques, we reduce freshwater consumption through cogeneration and plant hundreds of thousands of trees each year. This assures everyone has fresh air to breathe and clean water to drink. Atusa, manager of engineering at Mosaic, works with a dedicated team of experts to ensure the most sustainable solutions are applied across Florida operations. To learn more about Mosaic’s leadership in reclamation ecology, visit Science.MosaicCo.com.
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Well our prayers have been answered. The good Lord has provided us with plenty of rain and the way our grass is looking He must have added some liquid fertilizer to his rain drops. I had a rancher tell me he had put some fertilizer on part of his hay field before the rains started and now the part of his field that he didn’t fertilize is growing faster and greener than the part he had fertilized. God is good. Moving on we have had a lot of activities going on recently. We had our State Cattlemen’s Convention. Our own Ned Waters did an excellent job as President running the convention and all the proceedings. The trade show was wonderful with probably more vendors than we’ve ever had at a convention. Another event we had was the Commercial Steer selection for the Polk County Youth Fair. We had several Polk County Ranches that brought in calves for selection. They were G7 Ranch, DC Cattle, Clark Cattle & Citrus, Grape Hammock Ranch and the Lightsey Cattle Company. I want to Thank, Carey Lightsey for providing his ranch for the selection process. All the exhibitors were very pleased with the calves they selected for the 2018 Youth Fair.
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When you get this months magazine we will have had our annual Summer Cattlemen’s and family, meeting and dinner. I hope everyone in attendance had a great time and fellowship. I also want to thank the cattlewomen for their annual cake auction, Bill Adkinson for his donation of a Brangus heifer for one of our Jr. Cattlemen or Cattlewomen to show and own, at the Polk County
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Youth Fair. Bill has been doing this for many years and we greatly appreciate this. These heifers have been the foundation for many of our young members starting their herds. We also want to thank Greg Woodard with Merck Animal Health for helping sponsor our dinner. Greg is always ready to help you with your animal health care needs. Also thank you Marcinda Kester for your presentation. I know it will help many of our ranchers when they need government assistance. Well I know I’m getting close to my space I have in this wonderful magazine. Let me close by saying, we lost a real Florida Cracker cowboy here a few weeks ago. Bill Brown was a man we all loved to be around with many stories of days gone by. He was also a mentor to many of our young ranchers. He will be greatly missed by his family and all of us. Please keep this family in your prayers. And always remember to be safe when working on your farm or your ranch. Get those kids and grandkids involved with what your doing, they don’t teach these every day things we take for granted in school anymore. It is a great life and God has Blessed us all to be the caretakers of his land and livestock. Hope to see you soon and may cattle prices go up,
Ray Clark
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Master Gardeners
The Benefits of School Gardens
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By Debra Howell, Florida Master Gardener UF/IFAS Extension Polk County School gardens have been around for quite a long time. classroom and to enjoy trying new seasonal vegetables. In fact, school gardens have been in place throughout The garden offers the children an opportunity to the United States since the beginning of the 1900s. “engage the senses.” They begin to become acquainted with teamwork, decision making and leadership; as well The idea of introducing a garden into a school as learning the origins of their food sources. In addition, environment can be translated into a “living classroom.” school gardens are a great way for students of diverse Indeed, my mother, Velma Howell, always had a garden cultures and languages to form bonds. for the practical education of her pre-school students. According to Viviana Torres, Ph.D., fifth grade teacher Not only are the plants themselves good teaching tools, at Lewis Anna Woodbury Elementary School in Fort but children usually possess a rapt interest in garden Meade, she can utilize her school garden to educate insects, including butterflies. The effects of sunlight and her students about math, science, writing, nutrition and water usage are also of great interest. The importance agriculture. of using sustainable products, such as certain types of mulch, and responsible use of pesticides can begin School gardens first arose as a means to teach moral early with these students. Other lessons may center on and social skills to children. Toiling in a garden can train soil composition, weather and history. A recent lesson students to work in a cooperative environment, become related the history of Native Americans and Europeans more responsible, be aware of their surroundings and in the early production of sunflowers and sunflower oil, take pride in the fruits of their labors. and how that pertains to the sunflowers blooming in the student’s garden. Children could also be introduced As stated by the University of Florida IFAS, “some to art with color copies of Van Gogh’s famous work, studies reveal that students who learn in an outdoor “Sunflowers.” This is how versatile a garden can be in environment, such as a garden, have improved the education of a child. environmental attitudes.” University of Florida IFAS publication FCS3332, “School Gardens? A Growing Part Once you have selected your sunny site for your school of Schools”, says that fruits and vegetables are key parts garden project, the supplies and funding you will need of a child’s diet with health benefits affording protection will depend on the type of garden you select. The against obesity, heart disease and certain cancers. primary types of school gardens are in-ground gardens, container gardens, raised beds and hydroponic gardens. Children working in a garden are more eager to sample In-ground gardens are where plants are grown directly vegetables and fruits grown by them. Also, the students in the ground, but demand lots of space and good will begin to gain a proprietary sense of ownership and soil. If space is limited, there are other options such as pride in their work. Master Gardener, Pat Farris, and I container gardens. There are many types of containers have already experienced this first hand in our project appropriate for vegetable cultivation such as plastic at Lewis Anna Woodbury in Fort Meade. This on-going pots, tubs with proper drainage, even cinder blocks. project has enabled students to take a break from the
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Raised beds were the choice of teacher Viviana Torres. In this manner, she is better equipped to ensure good quality soil and encroachment from possible foot traffic. In these beds, the children planted such things as lettuce, potatoes, radishes and peas. The sunflower garden was an exception, as the seeds were planted directly into the ground. While the wood costs of a raised bed may increase the price of the project, recycled materials may be used. Hydroponic gardens offer another choice. This type of gardening uses water as the growing medium rather than soil. A liquid nutrient solution provides the plants with what they need to thrive. Thousands of years ago, the Egyptians were already hydroponically growing plants. University of Florida IFAS publication ENH1264, “School Garden? Plastic Wading Pool Hydroponics,” offers a nifty idea for a hydroponic garden grown in a plastic wading pool. The plans call for a wading pool, a large sheet of Styrofoam with two inch or three inch holes for 19 pots and the young transplants of lettuce, mustard greens, mint or kale in the cool season, and basil, cucumber, watercress and even zinnias in the warm weather. The above listed publication tells materials, tools and in-depth construction steps for this project.
If you have questions regarding your landscape or becoming a Master Gardener, you may call your local Extension Service for help to find the answer. You can reach the UF/IFAS Extension Polk County Plant Clinic at 863-519-1041 or online at http://polkextension.com. The Plant Clinic is open Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For more information about school gardens, you can ask the Plant Clinic for a copy of the Master Garden article, “Back-to-School (Gardens) Shopping List.”
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Why are school gardens experiencing a rise in popularity? The benefits afforded teachers and students by the implementation of school gardens cannot be over-stated. Simply stated, school gardens provide a hands-on method through which math, nutrition, science, agriculture, history and writing may be taught. Add in some skills like, self-awareness, leadership, ethics and decision making, and these students have sown the seeds of a well-rounded education.
2017 Florida Cattlemen’s Convention By Leslie Buchanon
Each year cowboys and cowgirls from around the state of Florida look forward to ascending on a resort and changing the landscape and atmosphere for a few days. The Florida Cattlemen’s Association‘s (FCA) Annual Convention & Allied Trade Show is one of Florida’s beef industry’s largest gatherings of the year. Held on June 20-22, 2017, the 2017 FCA Annual Convention & Allied Trade Show was hosted at the Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace Disney Springs ™. A sea of boots, hats, belt buckles, vendors, livestock equipment, and awards, gathered at the resort for three days of fun, fellowship, networking, and learning, while recognizing the accomplishments of many from this past year. The theme for this year’s convention, “Our Roots Run Deep,” was coined by Polk County resident and 2016-2017 Florida Cattlemen’s Association President, Ned Waters. The theme was an opportunity for members and guests to recognize and reflect upon the history of Florida’s cattle industry and continue the legacy established by our forefathers. The annual convention is an opportunity for cattlemen, cattlewomen, and junior cattlemen, to come together as one body for an event that is full of industry information, networking, and new products and services from the vendor trade show. It is also an opportunity to celebrate achievements, collaborate on current events, compete in contests, and induct new officers into the FCA.
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Polk County was well represented at convention by Rebekah Combee, current Polk County Cattlemen’s Association’s Sweetheart. As part of the Florida Cattlemen’s Association’s Sweetheart Contest, Rebekah was required to take a written test, present a PowerPoint on a topic related to the beef cattle industry, participate in two interviews before a panel of three judges, answer an on-stage question, and attend many functions throughout the convention. Rebekah explains, “The entire experience of the Sweetheart Contest was amazing. All of the other girls were phenomenal and overall great people.
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I had a blast at Convention and am so glad I had the opportunity to go and represent Polk County in the contest. While at convention I learned so many new things about the industry and met so many new people. While I may not have won, I made many new lifelong friends. Being able to attend the Cattlemen’s Convention and participate in the Sweetheart Contest is something I will always remember and I will always be grateful for the opportunity.” Polk County residents were also recognized as President Ned Waters passed the torch to the 2017-2018 FCA President, Ken Griner. Mr. Waters thanked the members and guests for their support and for the memorable opportunity to serve cattlemen across the state. Mr. & Mrs. Cary Lightsey and Mr. & Mrs. Lane Lightsey, representing Lightsey Cattle Company, were acknowledged as the producers of the Grand Champion Steer during the Florida State Fair Youth Steer Futurity awards during the Youth Luncheon. Allyson and Cassidy Polston of Lakeland were recognized as the exhibitors of the Premier Brangus Female and Premier Brangus Bull during the luncheon and Bailey Buchanon was awarded a college scholarship from the Florida Cattlemen’s Association Allied Members. Support for the Florida Cattlemen’s Association and the Florida CattleWomen’s Association begins at the local level. The Polk County Cattlemen’s Association (PCCA) and Polk County CattleWomen’s Association (PCCW) are local affiliates that represent beef cattle producers throughout the county and serve as a link between producers and the state organizations. Membership is open to any individual or organization that has an interest in Polk County’s cattle industry. For information about membership in these organizations contact PCCA President Ray Clark (863-640-0719) or PCCW President Megan Atkinson (863-559-1228).
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CATCH - RELEASE - EAT... IT’S UP TO YOU by Capt. Woody Gore
The number of folks taking to the water for relaxation, boating, fishing and family fun is growing larger every day. It used to be there would only be five or ten people launching during the week, now there are days when the Gandy ramp is almost full on many days during the week. I would suspect that 90 percent of those boats are out catching fish. Besides being a great way to put some of life's tribulations on hold, it’s also a good way to put a tasty meal on the table. Folks fish for different reasons some for the fun of catching, a few others for dinner, and many for both. Over the past decade the concept of catch and release has become prominent throughout the fishing world. It’s a great idea because you're actually recycling fish by putting them back alive. This recycling concept of catch and release simply means you catch a fish, release them, and give someone else a chance to catch that fish, what a novel idea. And besides being a good idea, it's evident that catch and release has improved our fisheries. Progressive fish management regulations, mostly slot limits and closed seasons, have created outstanding fisheries throughout the country. Conversely, there are always those who take everything to the extreme. Certain groups and anglers alike feel that every fish caught should be released. However, it’s important to remember that catch and release is an option. If you want to put em’ back, that's great, if you want to keep a few for dinner that’s also ok. There's nothing wrong with keeping a few fish for the table, but there’s no advantage to loading the freezer. Fish always taste better when they’re fresh, but once they become freezer burned they are ruined. Prolonged freezer storage means they lose that wonderful fresh fish taste and usually wind up in the garbage. The fish are biting. So, if you want to put your catch back, good for you. But if you want to keep a few, don't hesitate to enjoy a fresh fish dinner.
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Snook – Snook fishing will continue strong this month with larger fish still on the beaches. Expect to see them bunching up near passes and deeper holes. Many report catching good fish with dead bait left on the bottom. Artificial lures usually produce some awesome action and if you’ve passed the learning curve, you can have a great time tossing plastics to waiting snook. Don’t forget to fish topwater lures on the open water grass flats on these calm early mornings. WWW. WWW.IIN NT THE HEF FIELD IELDM MAGAZINE.COM AGAZINE.COM
Redfish - July usually brings more redfish action around
the Tampa Bay area. This past month we could find fish, but getting them to bite with any consistency was something else. We’d sit on schools of fish tossing everything in the boat at them only to have them ignore our offerings. Occasionally we’d catch one or two on a cut pinfish or dead sardine on the bottom, but not with the action we’re used to seeing. With tons of bait around it is likely the fish are not that hungry, but at least they’re out there. The bay area notoriously produces good catches of redfish, you just need to find the ones ready to eat. With summer tides redfish will push into the Mangrove lined shores and oyster bars on incoming tides. Live bait normally produces good catches along with cut baits. Early morning top-water artificial lures on the grass flats will offer some good visual excitement as well. Work both incoming and outgoing tides.
Spotted Sea Trout - Trout fishing can always be fun
especially when you find some larger fish willing to eat. I’ve been getting into some good action in deeper water and around the fish attractors free-lining greenbacks. Also check out the deep grass flats (3-4 ft.) using a popping cork with greenbacks, small pinfish (the flats are full of them) or shrimp.
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Cobia - Markers and sandy flats w/big rays equal Cobia. These fish frequent markers especially those holding threadfins. They also cruise the flats following rays and manatees. When marker fishing, keep a chum bag out you just never know what might show up. Tarpon - Tarpon fishing at the bridge and on the beach has its good and bad days. Recently it’s been fairly slow. Threadfins, crabs and larger sardines should do nicely if you can find some fish. Snapper – Grey Snapper are everywhere. Pieces of live shrimp or cut sardines on a ¼ oz. knocker rig works great. Just find a bridge, rock pile, dock or just about any structure and its fish-on. The fry bait has showed up so use a ¼ inch net. Mackerel & Bluefish - Tampa Bay is loaded with mackerel and bluefish and fishing this month should be great. Just look for schools of threadfins, put out a chum bag and hold onto your rod and reel. I’m seeing mackerel catches up to three and five pounds and some of the biggest blues ever. This is some real excitement on light tackle, but you need to use wire leaders and inexpensive long shank hooks. For some exciting top water action try tail hooking your bait and let it work against the current. This forces the bait to the top for some great top water strikes. IINNTTHE HEFFIELD IELD M MAGAZINE AGAZINE
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2017 Florida FFA State Convention By Taeler Dupre
Kathleen Senior
Over 5,000 FFA members, parents, advisors and guests gathered in Orlando for the 89th annual Florida FFA State Convention and Expo. The week was as busy as always, with students attending sessions as well as competing in events in attempts to win state championships. Before any sessions took place, students that were at convention to compete, began their events. A total of seven contests began on the first day of convention, with the areas ranging from extemporaneous public speaking to parliamentary procedures. Once convention began, there were a wide variety of events carried out. Spread throughout the entire convention, students from around the state stood in front of the convention center and displayed their talent. There were also several speakers that shared with the FFA members. To kick off the convention, the students heard from the keynote speaker, Dave Roever. His message was charged to inspire the students and give them words of wisdom so that they can learn from the things that he encountered in his own life. Later in the convention, Florida FFA’s own Victoria Harris gave her remarks as this year’s National FFA Secretary. Harris served Florida FFA as the state secretary before running and being elected to national office. Her message to Florida FFA was for the members to not be afraid to be themselves in everything that they do.
students from around the county were recognized. There were a total of seven students that were finalists in the state for the proficiencies that they completed. Of those seven, four won their area in the state. Reed Fussell from Bartow High School won the Beef Placement proficiency. Lauren Brannum from Bartow High School won the Equine Placement proficiency. Tanner Wooten from Bartow High School won the Turf Grass Management proficiency. Rica Royes from George Jenkins High School won the Veterinary Science proficiency. All of these winners will go on to represent the state at the national level with their proficiencies. Other finalists that were in the top four in the state were Joseph Garcia, Leslie White and Shelby Carlton. Schools are also recognized at the convention for the CDEs that they competed in. Some of the contests take place during the school year and the winners already know who they are; others have their state event at the convention itself and find out on stage what place they were. Schools from around the county were busy all year, as was shown during the parade of champions. In the middle school parade, Crystal Lake Middle School was announced as the state Aquaculture champion. Frostproof was recognized for winning the state Livestock Judging contest and the state Tool Identification contest.
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pion Land Judging team and high individuals as well as the state champion Nursery and Landscape Team. Frostproof Senior FFA was announced as a state champion Ornamental Horticulture Demonstration Team. In a separate session, both the middle and high school students that competed at convention and made it to the finals for their competition had their placings announced on stage. Kathleen Senior FFA was announced as the second place team in Parliamentary Procedures. Taylor Ladd from Auburndale High School was announced as the third place individual in the Extemporaneous Public Speaking Contest. Madyson Keim from Kathleen Senior finished in sixth in the Creed Speaking event. The Lake Gibson Middle School Opening and Closing Ceremonies team was announced as the second place team. Maddie Dvorak from Kathleen Senior finished in second place in the high school Prepared Public Speaking contest. Matthew Hadden from Frostproof Middle was announced in second place in the middle school Prepared
Public Speaking contest. There were also several students that received scholarships while at convention. Maddie Dvorak from Kathleen Senior, Julia Lovelady from George Jenkins High and Hannah Scionti from Kathleen Senior received ‘Deep in the Heart’ college scholarships. Shelby Pierce, Maddie Dvorak and Kaitlyn Bodiford received scholarships to attend either one of the Florida FFA summer camps or the Washington Leadership Conference in Washington DC. As the convention drew to a close, more members were recognized again. This time, it was for them climbing the FFA degree ladder. The state FFA degree is the highest degree a state association can give a member, however those that will receive the American FFA Degree at the National FFA Convention were also recognized for their accomplishment.
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Citrus Science Community. By Jack Payne Two months after the U.S. entered World War I, the Florida legislature called for the creation of a citrus science community. It was, of course, at the behest of growers, who saw an experiment station as the home for important principles. First, that science is imperative to growing citrus profitably and responsibly. Second, that a community of scientists focused on citrus would advance this knowledge more rapidly and thoroughly than would the same number of scientists in isolation. What was then known as the Citrus Experiment Station was established in Lake Alfred to host that community of problem solvers a century ago. It would grow to provide the labs, greenhouses, and groves where these problem solvers could test their ideas about how you can improve what happens in your groves. The commitment to science as solution and to community pursuit of knowledge under one glass roof have given generations of brilliant minds opportunity and purpose. Today, this scientific community’s home is called the Citrus Research and Education Center. It was the first University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences center to take root off campus, and it celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. The technologies employed by the center have changed much over the decades. The principles that guide it have not. Those principles drove Florida Citrus Commission (now known as the Florida Department of Citrus) and U.S. Department of Agriculture scientists working at the center to develop a product that could be transported to troops overseas during World War II – frozen concentrated orange juice. They’re what drove Ivan Stewart and C.D. Leonard to search for and discover a cure for yellow spot in the 1950s. They’re what drove Dave Prosser to build a hedging machine at the center in the 1950s. They’re what drove R.F. Suit and E.P. DuCharme to find the nematode that caused spreading decline and help develop a control for it in the 1960s. They’re what drove Larry Parsons to demonstrate the effectiveness of microsprinkler irrigation for freeze protection at CREC in the 1980s. Jude Grosser, Fred Gmitter, and other veteran faculty at CREC may very well join the pantheon with biotech breakthroughs that lead to HLB-tolerant trees. And Nian Wang is bringing the next-generation technology CRISPR to bear on canker and HLB.
That direct connection comes from your feedback and your support. Our 100 years of scientific breakthroughs could not have happened without growers offering space in their groves, their observations about what was working, and their financial support. We’ve planned a single day to celebrate a century of science, community, and grower support. Please join us on November 29 at the center for a field day and anniversary celebration. The story of CREC is constant progress. It started as a single residence for a superintendent and visiting researchers has grown to be the largest research center in the world dedicated to a single commodity. That wasn’t preordained. You can’t just open a lab and expect people to recognize you as the Harvard of citrus science. Only with decade after decade of discovery do you establish yourself as a scientific leader. Fortunately, our clients -- you – appreciate the long view. In your business, you know there’s no room for what’s nowadays being called “a post-truth world.” That would be a post-citrus world. Imperfect as it is, science is the best tool we’ve devised for arriving at truth. A century ago, your great grandfathers concluded that their observations alone wouldn’t assure the continued success of their groves. The $13,000 they raised started a tradition of putting a public university and agency Ph.Ds. on the case. The anniversary reminds us how important science remains to citrus and the amazing foresight of Polk County growers to create what would turn out to be a century-old home for it. You’re the heirs to that vision. Every time you pay a box tax, show up at a Citrus Research and Development Foundation meeting, contribute to an endowment, or invite scientists to experiment on an acre of your grove, you’re providing the same vision to your heirs. The Citrus Research and Education Center is the brick-andmortar manifestation of that vision, so come on down and see it, for the first time, or for the 100th, on Nov. 29 Jack Payne is the senior vice president of agriculture and natural resources at the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. jackpayne@ ufl.edu • @JackPayneIFAS INTHEFIELD MAGAZINE
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The opportunity for such purpose-driven work, where scientists can so clearly see the benefits in your groves of what they do in their labs, continues to attract world-class minds to Lake Alfred.
FARM BUREAU REPORTS ON AGRITOURIST EXPECTATIONS Tips for a Successful Agritourism Venture
By Jim Frankowiak Agritourism is a growing industry here in Florida that combines both of the state’s leading industries, tourism and agriculture. Essentially a way for consumers to experience an area’s local agriculture and all it has to offer, agritourism offers countless activities ranging from outdoor recreation, like hunting and fishing, to educational experiences, such as farm tours and skill building classes, to on-farm sales at produce stands and U-Pick operations. It can also include special events like fall harvest festivals, barn dances and much more. If you are a farmer or rancher and have been thinking about getting involved in agritourism or expanding your participation, you should find the results of a recent survey conducted by Florida Farm Bureau of interest. Those surveyed were randomly selected, non-agricultural associate Farm Bureau members. When asked about their expectation and satisfaction of the visit to an agritourism location, the top five responses were: Education, Farming, Food, Learn and Experience. Most respondents feel agritourism should be an educational and engaging agricultural experience where they can learn about agriculture. Agritourists want to learn how food is grown, experience farm life and have the opportunity to purchase farm fresh foods. In fact, more than 95 percent of those surveyed expect to make an agricultural goods purchase, if available, at the agritourism site they visit. Here are the primary topics of interest to surveyed agritourists: education in farming; interaction with farm animals, observing rural scenery, purchase farm goods, learn how food is grown, learn how livestock is raised, learn about agriculture and the environment. The survey also indicated travel time to an agritourism location is 30-minutes to one hour, and that was also the timing while on vacation. Visit time at the location ranges from one to two-hours, again whether on vacation or not. The maximum admission costs respondents would pay is $6 - $10.
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cation near a typical Florida vacation spot, such as Disney, NASA, Busch Gardens, etc., would have greater appeal and they would likely visit, while just over half of the respondents said they “may” visit an agritourism spot located near a popular attraction. There were similar response percentages regarding willingness to use farm-based lodging. When asked about factors influencing an agritourism visitation, respondents listed the following top five: clean restrooms, the option to purchase farm fresh produce, the ability to use credit or debit cards to make purchase, a convenient location and food available on site. More than 85 percent of the respondents said they would be more likely to visit a location that offered special and/ or season events such as farm picnic days, a haunted Halloween barn, Christmas light display in an agricultural setting, etc. Three-quarters of respondents want the agritourism location that they visit to have special play/learning opportunities for children. There was mild interest among respondents in considering the use of an agritourism location for a special event such as a wedding, party or meeting. When respondents were asked where they went for information about potential agritourism visit sites, their preferences were the operation’s website, followed by a travel website listing and then social media business pages or ads. Nearly 90 percent of the respondents listed Facebook as their preferred social media platform. However, it must also be noted that “word of mouth” about an agritourism location is the most useful tool for recruiting new customers. So, if you are already a member of Florida’s agritourism industry or are considering taking that step, keep in mind proximity to an existing tourist attraction, educating visitors about agriculture, offering them the opportunity to experience agriculture and purchase agricultural goods will be critical to the expansion or success of your agritourism venture. Also, don’t forget your website and keeping it up to date, as well as ongoing activity on Facebook. Lastly, do your best to have agritourists leave your location well satisfied with their experience so they help promote your location by word of mouth with their families and friends.
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• 48 percent of all Americans do not have any emergency supplies in their homes whatsoever. Even fewer have fire extinguishers. • The only place in the United States where coffee is grown commercially is in Hawaii. • The average supermarket in the United States wastes about 3,000 lbs of food each year. Meanwhile, approximately 20 percent of the garbage that goes into our landfills is food. • Alaska has a longer coastline than all of the other 49 U.S. states put together. • In more than half of all states in the United States of America, the highest paid public employee in the state is a university coach. • It costs the U.S. government 1.8 cents to mint a penny and 9.4 cents to mint a nickel.
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Women
I love the holidays and other special events like birthdays and weddings. We should be thankful for the women in our house during these times. They spend 15 hours preparing the dinner that is consumed in 12 minutes.
If you want to shake up the family, when everyone goes around the table to say what they are thankful for say, “I am thankful I didn’t get caught!” And refuse to say anything more. Or, turn to your wife and say, “See, Honey, I told you they wouldn’t notice the turkey was beyond the expiration date.” Women deal with pregnancy, estrogen and men. One lady wrote in to a doctor’s talk show and asked, “Should I have a baby after 35?” He replied, “No, 35 children is more than an enough.” Other questions asked were; What is the most reliable method to determine a baby’s sex? Answer: Childbirth. I’m two months pregnant. When will my baby move? Answer: With any luck, right after he finishes college. Do I have to have a baby shower? Not if you change the baby’s diaper very quickly. Our baby was born last week. When will my wife begin to feel and act normal again? Answer: When the kids are in college. Here are four ways to know if you have “estrogen issues.” 1 – The dryer has shrunk every last pair of your jeans. 2 – Your husband is suddenly agreeing to everything you say. 3 – Everyone around you has an attitude problem. 4 – The ibuprofen bottle is empty and you bought it yesterday. Here are some things only women understand; 1 - The need for the same style of shoes in different colors. 2 – Cutting your hair to make it grow. 3 – The inaccuracy of every bathroom scale ever made. The number ONE thing only women understand is other women! A woman called her son in Los Angles the day before Thanksgiving and said, “Fred I hate to ruin your day, but I have to tell you that your dad and I are divorcing, 40 years of misery is enough. “Mom, what are you talking about?” the son screams into the phone. “We can’t stand the sight of each other any longer,” the father says. “We’re sick of each other, and I’m sick of talking about this, so you call your sister in Atlanta and tell her.” Frantic, the son calls his sister, who explodes on the phone.
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She calls them immediately, and screams at their father, “You are NOT getting divorced. Don’t do a single thing until I get there. I’m calling my brother back, and we’ll both be there tomorrow. Until then, don’t do a thing! DO YOU HEAR ME?” and hangs up. The old man hangs up his phone and turns to his wife, “Okay,” he says, “they are coming for Thanksgiving and paying their own way.” Some women have an unusual sense of humor. An elderly lady on a TV talk show said it’s really had to make a comeback when you really haven’t been anywhere. She went on to say that if all is lost, where is it? Other interesting comments; 1 – It is easier to get older than it is to get wiser. 2 – Funny I don’t remember being forgetful. 3 – My wild oats have turned into prunes and all-bran. 4 – I miss the days when everything worked with just and ”ON” and “OFF” switch. 5 – Going out is good, but coming home is better! CARP, the Canadian Association of Retired People, printed this from one of their questionnaires; Q – Where can single men over the age of 60 find younger women who are interested in them? A – Try a bookstore under fiction. Q –What can a man do while his wife is going through menopause? A – Keep busy. If you are handy with tools, you can finish the basement. When you’re done, you will have a place to live. Q – How can you increase the heart rate of your over-60-yearold husband? A – Tell him you’re pregnant. Q –Where should 60 plus people look for their eye-glasses? A – On their foreheads. Old Fred had been a faithful Christian and was in the hospital near death. The family called their preacher to stand with them. As the preacher stood next to the bed, Ol’ Fred’s condition appeared to deteriorate and he motioned frantically for something to write on. The pastor lovingly handed him a pen and piece of paper, and Ol’ Fred used his last bit of energy to scribble a note, and then suddenly died. The preacher thought it best not to look at the note at that time, so he placed it in his jacket pocket. At the funeral, as he was finishing the message, he realized that he was wearing the same jacket that he was wearing when Ol’ Fred died. He said, “You know, Ol’ Fred handed me a note just before he died. I haven’t looked at it, but knowing Fred, I’m sure there’s a word of inspiration there for us all.” He opened the note and read, “Please pastor step to your left - you are standing on my oxygen tube!” WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
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Well Driller’s Legacy
Sherouse Well Drilling
By Melissa Nichols
In the late 1940’s after coming home from World War II, Elmon Sherouse returned to his hometown of Socrum to an everchanging world, and like many others he was left wondering what to do. In this day and time share cropping was a common way to make a living, so Elmon turned to the only thing he really knew how to do, he got busy planting crops and farming. He spent his days growing peppers, beans, whatever he felt the soil would grow well. He enjoyed sharecropping but lacked the equipment needed to really make a living to raise his family, so he decided that he would attend school on the GI bill and use the money to buy a tractor, a tractor that to this day is still at his former homestead nearly 70 years later.
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After overcoming the lack of needed equipment, the problem began to arise that Elmon needed to have a way to water his crops to get them to grow. He carefully planned out a way to build his own well drilling rig and set out to drill a well to water his crops. Little did he know his plan to drill for water was going to be one of the greatest legacies he left behind. Word got around that Elmon had been successful at putting in his own well and other farmers, neighbors and friends began to call him to help them or to put a well in for them. Sherouse Well Drilling was officially founded in 1950 after several years of trial and error, from humble beginnings to one of the oldest well drilling companies in Polk County. From the beginning Elmon employed/partnered with family members to have his business be run completely by family. When his children were old enough they joined their dad working in the same industry. Marvin, the youngest son of Elmon and Bessie Sherouse, was 14 years old and was operating a drill
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rig by himself. Later the family business changed hands and Marvin took over what his father had started and carried on Sherouse Well Drilling (officially becoming his business in 1977). And to this day Marvin can honestly say well drilling is all he has ever done. Over the years Sherouse Well Drilling has been a unique business, never being built on quantity, but rather quality. They are far from a large company, but rather one that focuses their individual attention on each customer and treating others how they want to be treated. From the humble beginnings of a man who just needed to provide water for his crops, to a man who taught most of his family how to drill wells and make a living doing so, the vision of Elmon Sherouse is one his son Marvin and grandson Keith both still carry out today nearly 70 years after he began drilling wells. In 1973 Elmon and family purchased their first rotary drill rig, which was the first of its kind in this area, he was focused on work ethic, never actually advertising, but relying on word of mouth to help his business grow. Elmon was a great role model not only for his sons but also his grandson’s. When Marvin took over the family business in 1977 he already had lots of experience, so much that a few years later he began building his own pump hoist so he could have two trucks and get jobs done more efficiently. Around 1985, when Keith was old enough, or as they tell the story as soon as he was potty trained, he began to ride with his dad. He was so young, Marvin recalls, he would set Keith WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
on the flatbed of the pump hoist truck and taught him to pull the levers. When he was finally tall enough to stand behind the truck and work the levers they discovered he had learned it all backwards where he pulled instead of pushed. Not many people can say they have been working since before they were even in school, but Marvin and Keith can not only say that, they can also say they were able to operate a drilling rig before they could drive a truck. Marvin recalls always asking his father for advice and knowledge of the industry, now Keith does the same. Elmon not only farmed the land, he also raised cattle. These are two more traditions the Sherouse family carried on. All through high school Keith farmed land, his own and leased land. He achieved his American degree in FFA through his squash farming operation, all while continuing to help his father with Sherouse Well Drilling and competing in both FFA competitions and the high school rodeo circuit. After high school he went on to the fire academy and was employed by the Polk County Fire Department where he is currently a captain at the Sleepy Hill Fire Station. On his days off from the fire department, Keith is employed full time with Sherouse Well Drilling. Being actively involved in multiple areas of agriculture, the Sherouse family understands what the citrus grower deals with, what the squash farmer has to overcome and they understand the demands of the cattle rancher as well. In the last few years Sherouse Well Drilling has begun doing much more than the standard industrial, commercial, irrigation, residential and agriculture wells that they have always done, they have also begun installing solar powered wells. Keith says “we live in the sunshine state, it just makes sense for us to install wells that the sun will power.” These wells allow cattle ranchers to go off grid and raise cattle on land that is miles from the nearest power line, which has become more
The systems that they are installing these days are efficient, safe and able to supply clean drinking water to several hundred head of cattle per day. The solar systems include a fenced off area for the tower and platform, along with an area for the well itself and the solar panels. One solar well can push water well over 1000 feet, so if it can be centrally located it has the possibility of supplying multiple different sections of a ranch at one time. One of the most important aspects of solar wells is the fact they are environmentally safe, so safe that the government has several programs to allow additional tax write-offs for those who install these wells on their properties, as well as grants. Although solar wells aren’t for everyone, they do serve their purpose and fill the need of many ranchers around the state, and Sherouse well drilling is willing to travel anywhere in central Florida to put in a solar well. On top of the traditional wells and solar wells, service has become a key aspect for Marvin and Keith to focus on. Years ago everything seemed to last a little longer and wells didn’t need as much service as they do in modern day. Due to this Marvin runs the service truck most days while Keith runs the drilling rig. On the days Keith works at the fire department, Marvin usually brings one of the grandkids Continued on Pg. 34 INTHEFIELD MAGAZINE
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and more of a common occurrence due to population and growth of our area. Marvin said “Solar wells are much more efficient than windmills or gas generator powered wells of the past and will actually work anytime the sun or moon casts a shadow.” These solar powered wells are being put to use in areas that once had watering holes that have now run dry due to the record drought this year. Marvin said “We had multiple cattle ranchers call us with a need of a source of water ASAP. When this happens we do our best to get these wells done as fast as we can. We understand the demands and know how serious it can be.”
By Ginny Mink
Ornamental Gardening in Florida Welcome back to our adventures through a book that’s nearly 100 years old. We call this the Literary Time Machine. Please join us as we travel back in time to the days of Mr. Charles Torrey-Simpson. You’ve probably never met anyone who is as educated about and as deeply in love with ornamental gardening in all your life. We never know what we’ll learn from the pages of this seemingly ancient book. Crack it open with us and enjoy the read. Last month we were caught up in the whirlwind of his seemingly endless affinity for palm trees. This month we’ll start with the Phoenix palms, also known as date palms. He writes, “There are twenty or more nominal species of the genus Phoenix but they are badly mixed and authorities here and in California agree that no one understands them. I have had as many as twenty so-called species under cultivation and they freely cross fertilize.”¹ He continues, “Young plants that come up all over the place, the seeds being dropped by birds, may be different from any of the parents. P. canariensis is very distinct, a most notable palm with beautifully arched leaves, sometimes fifteen feet long. The trunk of young specimens is very large because the bases of the leaves adhere to it for a long time. The trunks make admirable foundation for ferneries as the decaying matter is just what ferns love as it is usually moist and always shaded.”¹ Perhaps you’re wondering, as we are, if he’s talking about a Canary palm. Therefore, we’ll answer your question just like we answered our own. Yep. They hail from the Canary Islands and according to the University of Florida (1994), “The large, stately palm often reaches a size too massive for most residential landscapes but fortunately, it is very slow-growing and will take a considerable amount of time to reach its 50 to 60-foot-height.”² That explains why so many people desire to plant them here.
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Remember, we told you that Mr. Torrey-Simpson loves palms? Well, here’s a prime example, as he isn’t quite done with the date palms yet. In fact, he writes, “I have a beautiful young date from seed received from Haage and Schmidt of Erfurt, Germany, said to be a hybrid of carnariensis and some other form and it is more delicate in all its parts than that species.”¹ His romanticized descriptions of plants always make us smile. So, who are these people whose names he throws out at will? We found mention of them in a book from 1911 about soybeans. Which seemed a bit odd, so we did a little more digging. Further investigation discovered that they used to publish a nursery catalog of seeds available for sale. This piece was available in the late 1800s. From as early as 1865
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all the way to 1948 to be exact. We are uncertain, though, as to whether or not he traveled to Germany to retrieve the seed or if he was involved in importing non-native species, though the latter can be surmised. Which would, of course, be frowned upon today. As we continued reading we were slightly struck by his next mention: the vegetable ivory. That doesn’t sound much like a palm to us. And, he does seem to have some reservation, or at least reveals those of other people, “I have had (one) in cultivation but it met with a variety of vicissitudes and finally died. It is a magnificent plant and ought to be cultivated if possible in Lower Florida. There has been some doubt expressed about the relationship of this genus and Nipa, some authorities claiming that these two do not belong to the palms but that they were more nearly allied to Pandanus.”² We hope you have a couple of questions after reading that because we sure do. Like, what are vicissitudes? A quick search reveals that they are an unpleasant change of fortune. So, obviously, these maybe-not-palms met with an untimely and unfortunate death. Which leads us to the next two questions, are they palms and what are Pandanus? Based on a chat site called PalmTalk (yes, that’s a real thing) these are still considered palms.³ And, Pandanus? They’re known as screw pines. And, their flowers are distilled to make flavoring in many Indian cuisines. Trust us, you never know what you’re going to learn when you jump aboard the Literary Time Machine. Mr. Torrey-Simpson always gives us plenty of cause to scratch our heads and dive deeper into research. Maybe you’ll find a way to describe your life’s bumps as vicissitudes and get a few funny looks for it. Just act natural, not everyone has the luxury of traveling on the Literary Time Machine! Resources: ¹ Simpson, Charles T. (1926). Ornamental Gardening in Florida. Published by the Author; Little River, FL. Printed by J.J. Little and Ives Company, New York. (p. 133-134). ²Gilman, E. F. & Watson, D. G. (1994). Phoenix canariensis Canary Island Date Palm. University of Florida. http://hort.ufl.edu/database/documents/pdf/tree_fact_sheets/phocana.pdf ³ Ravenea or Dypsis? http://www.palmtalk.org/forum/index. php?/topic/51294-ravenea-or-dypsis/ Photos: Canary Palm by Jim Carroll- https://flic.kr/p/b5M9RX Screw Pine Fruit by Julie Corsi- https://flic.kr/p/FrLjD3 WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
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Cause for Pause: Blue
Tailed Mole Skink By Ginny Mink
Animal lovers come in different shapes and sizes. Some of them are ridiculously devoted to their pets alone, whereas others are deeply attached to animals of all varieties. Then there’s everybody else who finds animals useful, when they are, and therefore these individuals remain otherwise disinterested. But, no matter what side of the spectrum one falls, it is easy to feel nostalgic and protective of animals that are endangered or threatened and such is the case of the bluetailed mole skink. The blue tailed mole skink is a Federally Threatened lizard that dwells in parts of Florida. In fact, some say you are lucky if you’ve ever had the chance to see one. Understandably, people hear the word “skink” and cringe. No doubt we’ve all been warned to keep our pets away from them. And, these are no different. That blue tail is (possibly) colored specifically to warn of its poisonous nature. But don’t let that deter you from loving them as they serve a purpose here as well. Consider these absolutely reprehensible pests that enter your home uninvited: cockroaches. Well, they’re on the skinks dinner menu (and breakfast, and lunch too!). They also eat crickets and spiders.¹ Though less icky, some people freak out in their presence as well. So, if for no other reason than the fact they eat cockroaches, the blue tailed mole skink is a beneficial creature. As we’ve discussed, they are lizards that generally stay hidden until morning and evening times. Like moles, from which they get their names, they burrow under the soil, though not nearly as deep. These lizards are typically only about two inches underground. They are particularly fond of hiding under piles of leaves, or logs, and other debris commonly found on the ground. Surface litter is the best indication of how populated an area may be.² They are small lizards and as they age, their regenerated tails appear to lose their bright blue distinction leaving them a pinkish hue instead. The body of the lizard is brown with some lighter colored striping on the dorsal area. However, when mating season occurs the males get a very attractive orange design on their sides. Interestingly enough, these lizards were only first noted in 1858 and then placed on the threatened list in 1987. That means they’ve had a little less than 130 years of recognition.² Poor things. As species go, that’s a pretty limited life span.
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Returning to the mating season, there’s actually very little known about their reproductive habits. Scientists and researchers believe that it’s similar to that of another skink, the Peninsula mole skink, but that information is from 1963. However, they do know that females will lay between 5 and 7 eggs in an underground nesting cavity almost a foot below the surface. Incubation times last up to 51 days but could be as short as a month.¹
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These secretive creatures can be found in the Lake Wales Ridge of Osceola, Highlands, and Polk counties. However, even in the most favorable of conditions they are still very rare in these areas. In fact, there’s absolutely no uniform distribution. Sources state that there are only 34 records of them and they are all in this vicinity.² Another intriguing factoid is the blue tailed mole skink’s relationship, or correlation, to the Florida scrub jay. However, the real question is just how the two species are connected? Scientists don’t believe that the Florida scrub jay preys on the skink, but they think it might be more of an “in the wrong place at the wrong time” scenario. What they do know, is that if a habitat is great for Florida scrub jays, it’s probably not great for blue tailed mole skinks.² It would appear that some of the biggest struggles, aside from the scrub jay, that the skinks face reside in the hands of humanity. In fact, agricultural, commercial, and residential development have all played a significant part in this species inclusion in the Federally Threatened category.³ Surely we can do something about this even if it means offering them a place to reside in the back parts of our yards or pastures. At least it’s a thought. Remember we told you that skinks were good for something, eating cockroaches and other pests? Well, some believe there’s a direct correlation between the explosion of the insect population and the decline of the skinks. This is particularly problematic for farmers who might be depending on their ability to control pests.³ You might not even realize that skinks and other lizards have been key players in the health and well-being of your crops. Maybe that will give you cause for pause. Like we tell you every other time, God put these blue tailed mole skinks and all the other creatures on the planet here for a purpose and we probably shouldn’t mess with it. You know they say cockroaches can survive a nuclear event, but they can’t survive the skinks’ appetite. That’s reason enough for us to share this information with you! Resources: ¹http://myfwc.com/media/2212129/bluetail-mole-skink.pdf ²https://www.fws.gov/verobeach/MSRPPDFs/BluetailMoleSkink.pdf ³http://www.defendersblog.org/2011/07/cant-live-withoutem-blue-tailed-mole-skink/ Photo Credits: Blue tailed skink in hand by Tom Woodward- https://flic.kr/p/ a6GCHg Blue tailed skink in natural habitat by Colin Creitz- https://flic. kr/p/2k9ifL WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
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Apples
By Sandy Kaster, M.S. Clinical Medicines, B.S. Nutrition Science
The Sunshine State is famous for its production of citrus fruits and strawberries, but apples also grow here successfully. The types of apples that grow in Florida are different than the classic Northern cultivars which include Gala, Fuji, and Red Delicious, because the Southern types were cultivated to require fewer hours of cold weather. Apple production requires a certain amount of chill hours during the winter to successfully set buds in the spring. Temperatures need to be below 45 degrees Fahrenheit for a set number of hours, depending on type of apple. Florida cultivars require less chill hours. For example, the Southern types of apples such as Anna, Ein Shemer, Dorsett Golden and Tropic Sweet require 200-400 chill hours, compared with 800-1700 hours required in some Northern types. The apple is a member of the Rose family, along with apricots, plums, cherries, peaches, pears, and raspberries. Apples have a white or cream colored flesh with red, green, or yellow skin. Most types are sweet and crisp, with a varying level of tartness depending on the kind. Peak harvest season for fresh Florida apples is late May through August. Apples should be picked off the tree when they reach optimal size and color. If slightly immature, apples will also ripen in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Fresh Florida apples are low in calories and high in water, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and fiber. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, one medium fresh apple (182grams) contains 95 calories, 25 grams of carbohydrate, 4.4 grams of fiber, 0.5 grams of protein, and 0.3 grams of fat. A single apple also contains 17% of your daily requirements for dietary fiber, 11% for vitamin C, 8% for biotin, 6% for potassium, and plentiful amounts of other nutrients including the B vitamins, phosphorus, magnesium, copper, and manganese.
Blood Sugar Regulation Apples contain phytonutrients, natural chemicals found in plants, which function in many beneficial ways. Some of these can help regulate blood sugar by slowing the speed and amount of breakdown of complex carbohydrates into simple sugars. Polyphenols also decrease how much sugar your body absorbs from the food eaten. Additionally, these compounds help muscles take up more sugar from the blood to use as fuel. The dietary fiber in apples can also help prevent blood sugar spikes.
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also help lower risk of asthma and lung cancer. New research shows that antioxidants may also help protect against breast cancer and colon cancer. As with most foods, the less processing the better it is nutritionally. Whole apples are richer in antioxidants, polyphenols, and dietary fiber than the more processed applesauce or apple juice. Most of the nutrients are highly concentrated in the outer skin of the apple.
Heart Health A single serving contains 17% of your daily fiber needs. Apples contain soluble fiber (pectins) as well as insoluble fiber. A high intake of fiber from fruits and vegetables can help prevent heart disease by lowering cholesterol, particularly the soluble type. Both total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol are decreased with high fiber intake.
How to Select and Store Choose firm apples that have rich colors and a slight blush. Avoid any that are bruised or have broken skin. Apples vary in tartness depending on variety. Fresh Florida apples, including the Anna, Dorsett Golden, and Tropic Sweet can be stored in the refrigerator for up to six weeks.
How to Enjoy Fresh Florida apples are delicious eaten out-of-hand. They can also be sliced and added to a salad or sautéed or baked. Other ways to enjoy fresh apples include: • Chop and braise with red cabbage. • Slice and serve with cheese for a simple dessert • Core a whole apple, stuff the core with brown sugar, butter, and raisins, and microwave or bake • Slice into wedges and grill; top with cinnamon • Dice and add to ham dishes or casseroles • Chop finely and add to cakes, cupcakes, muffins, or quick bread • Chop and add to slow cooker with cinnamon for an easy chunky applesauce • Slice and use in an apple crisp • Slice and serve with other fruits and vegetables along with hummus, salad dressing, or other dips. • Core and slice into rings. Bake at low temperature for several hours to make dried apples, a nutritious and portable snack Enjoy fresh Florida apples today. With their sweet, refreshing flavor and great nutrition, apples are wonderfully versatile and can be a delicious part of any appetizer, main course, or dessert.
Selected References http://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/edibles/fruits/ http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/mg073 http://www.whfoods.com
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Between the beaches Petteway Citrus & Cattle
Florida ranching family helps tell local Angus story
Relationships remain the core of what makes the beef world go round. As it pertains to consumers understanding the ins and outs of modern beef production, perhaps the most important is that between rancher and chef. Transparency, history – all things the consumer looks for when selecting a meal. “Where did it come from?” and “Whose hands prepared it?” leave questions best answered by those who live it. Through a combined partnership with the Certified Angus Beef ® brand and Sysco South Florida, Petteway Citrus & Cattle made this goal a priority. The Zolfo Springs ranch recently hosted 41 culinary professionals to participate in a tour that offered first-hand exposure to Florida’s beef industry and the Angus breed. Time spent in the pasture allowed the food players a greater understanding of what takes place prior to a steak being prepared and served in one of their establishments. Peter Vauthy, Certified Angus Beef ® brand ambassador and executive chef at Miami’s RED, The Steakhouse, says bringing the two ends of the production spectrum together is an ontarget strategy. “There’s a trend where people want to hear a story behind a product,” Vauthy says. “I like to know that I have the ability to track something back to the ranch, that I have a connection with the people involved in putting the steaks on my table.”
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To further solidify that connection as well as engage a greater audience, R. Roy Petteway has spoken to chefs and culinary artists at events around the state including the Sysco South Florida Market Expo in Fort Lauderdale, The Evening of Red at TPC Sawgrass, and numerous events in between. Usually he is taking part in a panel that included a presentation and a question and answer session. Petteway is able to shed light on the realities of beef production in the Sunshine State and
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speaks of the success of the Angus breed. “Perhaps there’s a lot of people who think there’s beaches on one side and beaches on the other and nothing in the middle except Disney World,” Petteway says. “I think there are people who forget that there is a great deal of land between the two sides of the state that produces a substantial amount of agriculture in its heartland.” To a crowd of more than 1,000 restaurateurs who made their way to a 2014 Sysco South Florida food show, getting to personally see an Angus bull made this concept a reality, and ultimately led to the events that followed. The executive team for the Certified Angus Beef ® brand’s largest distributor in the state was looking for something special to tie its Sysco South Florida farm-to-table story together and retired show bull, PCC Osceola 0622, better known as “JD,” was the piece that made the puzzle complete. The show stealer helped chefs, restaurant owners and operators later tell the beef story to their interested customers. Food show guests not only got to meet JD but also were able to spend time with the Petteway family, ask questions and sample CAB product. “It’s always good to pull the curtain back and allow people to see how much we care about our animals,” Petteway says. “It’s a blessing that we do this for a living and it’s a joy to be able to show people.” Always amazed by the sheer size and magnitude of cattle, Vauthy says it’s the respect he has for the ranchers that stands out the most. “They show a lot of love for their animals, and then on my end I show the same amount of care and dedication by the way the beef is aged and the way it’s cooked,” he shares. “It’s a lot WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
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along to teach them the ropes just as he did his sons. Sherouse Well Drilling has been built on honesty and integrity. You would be hard pressed to find harder working men than Marvin and Keith Sherouse. They simply say they are always working towards living up to the legacy left to them and the one they are leaving to their kids and grandkids.
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stands by his word, who isn’t worried as much about the monetary reward as they are about the satisfied customer, which is something they learned from Elmon. Elmon may not physically be part of the business any longer but he is very much remembered every day, his cattle brand is included in the newest logo for Sherouse Well Drilling. Marvin and Keith say Sherouse Well Drilling has remained small so he could always keep his hands on each individual customer’s job, because when you do it yourself, you know the job is done right, and it always will be that way. From the beginning when Elmon started his business to current day little has changed except newer technology and equipment. They will always prioritize helping others, instilling values in their children that were instilled in them, treating others how they want to be treated, because after all this is the legacy they will leave behind.
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Rare Solar Eclipse Set For August 21st!
It all takes place August 21, and America is the only place on the planet to see it in its totality. A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the sun and earth causing the moon to block all or part of the sun. When watching while standing still, the whole thing takes about three hours. The totality phase, though, when the moon totally blocks out the sun, lasts for only a few minutes.
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This unique map shows the path of the moon’s umbral shadow – in which the sun will be completely obscured by the moon – during the total solar eclipse of Aug. 21, 2017, as well as the fraction of the sun’s area covered by the moon outside the path of totality. The lunar shadow enters the United States near Lincoln City, Oregon, at 9:05 a.m. PDT. Totality begins in the United States in Lincoln City, Oregon, at 10:16 a.m. PDT. The total eclipse will end in Charleston, South Carolina, at 2:48 p.m. EDT. The lunar shadow leaves the United States at 4:09 p.m. EDT. A partial eclipse will be visible throughout the United States.
EVERYONE IN NORTH AMERICA WILL BE ABLE TO EXPERIENCE THIS ECLIPSE.
TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE ON AUGUST 21, 2017
Lunar topography data from NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency’s SELENE lunar orbiter were used to precisely calculate the location of the moon’s shadow. Land shading is based on a global mosaic of images from NASA’s Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer, and elevations are based on data from NASA’s Shuttle Radar Topography Mission. Planetary positions are from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory Development Ephemeris 421. Credit: NASA’s Scientific Visualization Studio
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2017 ECLIPSE ACROSS AMERICA
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by John Dicks Are you ready for the rare total eclipse of the sun? These things don’t happen often. It’s the kind of celestial event that stories will be told by your kids to their grandkids!
THROUGH THE EYES OF NASA http://eclipse2017.nasa.gov www.nasa.gov
This will be the first total solar eclipse visible from the southeastern United States since March 7, 1970, some 47 years ago! This is also the first one in nearly 100 years with a path of totality crossing America’s heartland from the Pacific to the Atlantic coasts. It will be 28 years before another one with a similar path crosses our country in 2045. Even more cause for celebration of this year’s eclipse is that according to NASA, where folks naturally know about such things, this will be the first total solar eclipse visible ONLY in the USA since the last one which crossed our country’s path back when we were founded in 1776! So yes, it’s a big deal. It will be the biggest and best eclipse in American history and, weather permitting, within just a day’s drive to the totality zone for about 200 million people. Fortunately for us in central Florida, we’ll get almost the total experience without driving anywhere. The maps that NASA has prepared appear to show we will witness about 80 percent of totality just by looking up into a clear sky. If you want to see the complete coverage of the sun you’ll have to be in that path of totality. That’s a relatively thin line of about 70 miles wide, which will trace the eclipse path running through 14 states from Lincoln Beach, Oregon to Charleston, South Carolina. During totality of the eclipse, while the moon blocks out the last sliver of sunlight, the corona (the sun’s outer atmosphere) becomes visible. Observers have reported seeing great flares and ribbons of light, twisting and curling out into the sky. All accounts indicate that it is an awe inspiring sight. Even moving into and out of totality can be disconcerting. There is
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a visible cloak of darkness that moves towards you across the landscape, seems to pause for a couple of minutes of virtual twilight and then continues to move away. Some say that during an eclipse strange things happen and that animals get confused. Crickets start chirping, owls start hooting and mosquitoes start biting! Researchers in Zimbabwe noted that during the eclipse visible over Africa in 2001, when the eclipse set in, hippos out on a sandbar starting heading for the water as they do during the evening. Exciting though it is about enjoying a lifetime experience of the eclipse, a word of caution is certainly worth noting. Protect your eyes! It’s not simply an old wives’ tale that staring directly at the sun can do some serious harm to your vision. Apparently it’s the UV rays that will do the most damage. NASA strongly recommends that you use specially made eclipse glasses. There’s even suggested specs to follow which can be found at the NASA website: eclipse2017.nasa. gov/safety. Fortunately, the solar eclipse glasses are affordable. You can buy them online through Amazon, Walmart and others. They generally are sold in multiple packs, figuring that you’ll want to share the experience. Even a 10 pack (because you have many friends and family) has been advertised for less than $10. Just in case someone can’t venture outside to enjoy the wonders of this natural phenomena, technology will unsurprisingly fill the void by live streaming the whole event. Video vantage points will help viewers see every imaginable image beamed from special NASA sites as well as from cameras mounted on tracking planes and even 57 high altitude balloons. Catch it all at eclipse2017.nasa.gov.
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John Dicks is both a lawyer and businessman, including an interest in farming. He and his family have owned a blueberry farm and have agricultural lands which they lease for cattle operations, as John says, “to someone who knows and handles cattle much better than I do!” John is both a Gator, having received his undergraduate degree from the University of Florida, and a Seminole, with his law degree from Florida State University. He and his wife, Sharon, live in Plant City, where he served nine years as City Commissioner, including three terms as Mayor.
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INGREDIENTS 2 Florida Avocados 4 eggs 1/2 cup grated cheese (your favorite) Sea salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
Cut each avocado in half and remove the seed. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut a small slice on the bottom of each avocado half to create a flat surface so they won’t roll. Crack an egg into each avocado half where the seed was. Season the top of the avocado and egg with salt and pepper to taste. Evenly add the shredded cheese to the top of each avocado. Bake stuffed avocados for 10 to 15 minutes or until the egg reaches the desired doneness. Remove avocados from oven and serve with toast.
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Ingredients 3 cups Florida Broccoli, cut into small pieces 1 cup Florida cherry tomatoes, halved 1 tablespoon Florida natural sugar 3 strips bacon, cut into small pieces ½ small red onion, sliced thin ¾ cup golden raisins 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded ¼ cup low-fat mayonnaise ¼ cup low-fat plain yogurt 3 tablespoons champagne vinegar ½ lemon, juiced Sea salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
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by Sean Green
2 Toned Paracord Wristband I am rebuilding a rope tuned hand drum and happen to have some extra paracord to do something with. Paracord wrist bands have been popular in the survivalist community for a long time for the benefits associated with having a small length of twine at your disposal. Paracords popularity has expanded beyond the military and survivalist crowds and has become a choice medium for youth, crafters, and the adventurous weekend warrior. Paracord wristbands can be made with any one of a variety of decorative knots. This month, we will feature a simple paracord wristband made with two colors of paracord and secured with a bead.
To make the cobra knot: • With the BLUE long strain, make a sideways loop under the core on the LEFT side. (Fig A) The bottom (short) strain is the wrist circumference, the top (long) strain will be used for the knot. • Take the top strain UNDER the bottom strain, OVER the top of the core, Through the loop front crossing the BOTTOM strain. (Fig B) This is the basis for the Cobra Knot, and will be done repeatedly for the Cobra pattern. When the first knot is complete, you should have the short end of the first strain (Blue) on the right hand side and the long end of the CORE strain (Black) also on the right hand side.(Fig C) • For the two toned pattern, we need to move the short end of the first strain (Blue) to sit next to the short CORE strain (Black) so BOTH short pieces are in the middle of the two long pieces. (Fig D) We started with the blue strain, making a sideways loop to the left, we will now do the opposite. • With the BLACK long strain, make a sideways loop under the core on the RIGHT side. (Fig E)
Materials: Paracord (or any cordage) Scissors Lighter Large Bead • Continue the cobra pattern switching the loop from left to right and repeating the same pattern done earlier: TOP under BOTTOM, CROSS core THROUGH loop • You should soon see the two toned striped pattern (Fig F) • When the wrist band is the correct diameter, clip the outside strains, melt them to prevent fraying (Fig G) • Slip a large bead onto the two core ends, adjust the bead to an appropriate length needed to fasten through the top loop made in the beginning. • Cut the cord at the bead and melt the ends to prevent the bead from slipping off. Alternatively you can tie both cords in a knot and leave some extra dangling for a wrist band. • Melt the ends of the paracord to prevent fraying • Measure your wrist, then triple the length of the cord. • Make a top loop at the circumference of the wrist (loop will be the core color) this will be where the bead fastens when done, adjust it to be small enough to hold the bead in place.
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by Sean Green
Native Pitcher Plants (Sarracenia)
Our Florida rain is making gardening a real pleasure, we don’t have to water as much, and for many of us, our crops and gardens are blooming and fruiting like crazy. Our tropical climate is gearing up for production and our Florida insects are flourishing to assist in nature’s bounty. One of the insects that presents a big concern for many homeowners is the variety of wasps that tend to nest near urban environments such as those of the paper wasps (Polistes) genus. These wasps, although beneficial, are also very territorial and can become aggressive when their nest gets large. Ideally, it would be good to keep them around; they are not only effective pollinators, but also aggressive predators that will certainly keep caterpillars and other insects from decimating your plants. Toxins are seldom an efficient solution because more times than not, they inadvertently eliminate many insects that help maintain a healthy biodiversity. If you have not yet added carnivorous plants to your garden or clusters of ornamentals, a closer look at some of Florida’s native species of pitcher plants may be an interesting means of adding non-toxic biologic control to your personal paradise. An insectivore is a carnivorous plant or animal that eats insects. Plants that do so, demonstrate an evolutionary adaptation to nitrogen deficient environments such as wetlands, bogs, marshes, wet open canopy savannas, seepage slopes, wet prairies and pine flatwoods. Consequently, Florida has more species of carnivorous plants in our wetlands than anywhere else in the country (Hermann 1995). North American pitcher plants (Sarracenia) are a genus of carnivorous plants characterized by leaves that have evolved into a pitcher shape specialized for trapping and digesting insects. There are eight known species of Sarracenia, six of which are found here in Florida. Each species has its own unique range, most are in the western portion of the panhandle from Franklin County to Escambia County where the world’s greatest concentration of pitcher plants species can be seen. Only one species, the hooded pitcher plant (Sarracenia minor) is known to still exist in the wild southward into central Florida. It is the only erect species with a recurved hood that completely covers the tube. Hooker zones are named after the famous botanist Joseph Hooker, who is particularly well known for his work on tropical pitcher plants (Nepenthes) in the 1870s. The zones describe the different parts of a pitcher trap, and their functions. The pitchers of Sarracenia have four to five Hooker zones.
Zone 2: The mouth (Peristome) This zone includes the pitcher lip and extends into the pitcher luring prey into the slick upper portion of the pitcher tube. It is also brightly colored and produces a bounty of nectar enticing insects to explore this deceitful trap. Zone 3: (Glandular) This is the zone of no return, having no footing whatsoever, it’s walls are coated with glands that ooze digestive fluid and ultra fine hairs that stream the helpless insect into its final demise. Zone 4: (Digestion/absorption) The pit at the bottom of the pitcher is a collection of commensals living in a pool of digestive fluids. Commensalism is a biologic relationship between two species, one of which obtains food or other benefits from the other while neither harming nor benefiting the latter. In pitcher plants, the commensals include various bacteria and the larvae of midges (Metriocnemus knabi), flesh flies (Sarcophaga sarraceniae), or pitcher plant mosquitoes (Wyeomyia smithii). These commensals help decompose, consume and digest the captured insects resulting in nitrogen rich tea the plant can readily absorb Zone 5 (Mystery): There is a final zone that has no known function. This final zone is only visible in a couple of species and shares some of the same characteristics of zone 3. All wild pitcher plants are protected by State and Federal laws and I would not encourage harvesting from the wild, however, the pitcher plants and their hybrids are becoming popular horticultural plants and are available from commercial growers. If you would like to see some of these plants in action, The Savage Garden at MOSI is a living experiment exhibit featuring carnivorous plants and other plant communities commonly found in a southern bog. INTHEFIELD MAGAZINE
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Zone 1: (Operculum) This zone lid covers part of the pitcher opening and prevents rain from filling the pitcher, but it’s main function is to attract prey with enticing colors, scents, and Extrafloral nectaries, which are nectar-secreting plant glands that develop outside of flowers and are not involved in pollination. Typically, nectar produced outside the flower are a defense mechanism, attracting predatory insect “bodyguards,” that will eat both the nectar the plant produces and plant eating insects that would consume the plant. In pitcher plants and other carnivorous plants, the extrafloral nectaries are also used to attract insect prey.
By Grady Judd, Polk County Sheriff
Cattle Theft & Prevention In June 2017, PCSO Agricultural Crimes deputies arrested six suspects for stealing livestock earlier in the year from a Lakeland pasture. Between April and June, eight cows were stolen from a pasture at West Bella Vista Street and Walker Road: three black cows, one brown cow, and four calves (two black, two brown). The cattle were removed after a portion of the bordering fence was cut. After the information about the crime was posted to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page, a tip came in containing names of suspects possibly involved: 19-year-old Jordan Ferguson, 21-year-old Trevar Veltrop, and 22-year-old Dalton Pelham. During the investigation, deputies learned Pelham sold eight cattle at the Cattleman’s Livestock in April. The stolen cows were valued at $4000, and the victims were able to positively identify the cows as theirs. Shortly after getting the tip, deputies located these three suspects and booked them into the Polk County Jail, charging them with felony grand theft of livestock and dealing in stolen property.
• Securely lock all gates and other entrances to your property to deter thieves from entering your property • Count your livestock regularly •Consider an electronic surveillance system for your property – cameras these days are very affordable and easy to install • Avoid keeping a constant feeding schedule with your cattle so potential thieves can’t monitor your schedule consistently We rely on our community to be our eyes and ears when we can’t be everywhere at once. If you see any suspicious activity, do not hesitate to contact your local law enforcement agency. In unincorporated Polk County, our non-emergency number is 863-298-6277. For more information on this topic or others, please contact the Crime Prevention Section at 863-298-6677.
Three other suspects were quickly identified as their partners in crime: 18-year-old Bryce Pickle, 18-year-old Leroy Hamilton, and 20-year-old Dakota McClellan soon joined their friends in jail. Bryce told deputies that in April, Dalton paid him $50 dollars to steal a calf from the pasture. On June 8, he returned to the same pasture with Leroy and Dakota to steal two more calves. They stored the calves in a pen without food or water, and tied up their legs with duct tape. A witness told the culprits she was calling the police, so the three young men untied the cows and abandoned the scene. Bryce was charged with two counts of grand theft of livestock, dealing in stolen property, and confining animals without sufficient food and water. Leroy and Dakota have each been charged with grand theft and confining animals without sufficient food and water. Although we had some fun with this story on Facebook, calling these suspects the ‘bovine bandits,’ these are serious crimes, and stealing livestock is no laughing matter. We take theft very seriously, and we advertise our arrests on social media as a notice to others that no crime is too big or too small – especially the crimes that affect our agricultural community.
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Ideally, we’d like to prevent these thefts from occurring instead of solving them after-the-fact. Here are some ideas for ranchers to deter agricultural crime: • Branding your cattle and keeping the branding information updated is an efficient way to identify your cows
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Polk County Cattlemen’s Summer Dinner & Meeting By Leslie Buchanon
On Thursday July 6, the Polk County Cattlemen’s Association (PCCA) hosted their annual summer dinner and meeting at the Polk County UF/IFAS Extension Services Office in Bartow in the Stuart Center. Despite the recent holiday, there were many members and guests present to enjoy a mouthwatering dinner that included steaks, potatoes, green beans, rolls, and tea. To begin the evening Mr. Ray Clark, PCCA President, welcomed attendees and thanked Merck Animal Health and Greg Woodard for sponsoring the event. He also thanked the Polk County CattleWomen for the patriotic event decorations, and recognized Florida CattleWomen’s Association’s President Mrs. Michelle Grimmer as an attendee. Polk County Cattlemen’s Association’s Sweetheart Rebekah Combee was asked to give the invocation and Blair Buchanon led the crowd in the Pledge of Allegiance. Before dinner was served, Mr. Ned Waters, 2016-2017 Florida Cattlemen’s Association President, presented Mr. Dudley Putnam with the President’s Outstanding Service Award. The President’s Outstanding Service Award is an honor the retiring President of the Florida Cattlemen’s Association bestows upon a friend or mentor who has had a great influence throughout his life. Mr. Waters described Mr. Putnam as one who “can lead without getting in front” and thanked him for the impact he had on his life.
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As the evening progressed, Marcinda Kester, with the USDA Farm Service Agency, presented and explained many of the livestock programs that are available to forage and livestock producers through the USDA. Polk County CattleWomen’s President, Megan Atkinson, then announced and presented door prize winners with the assistance of Florida CattleWomen’s President, Michelle Grimmer. Next, Keri Greenwood was presented as the 2017 Warner University Agriculture $1,000 Scholarship recipient, and Cassidy Polston was introduced as the 2017 Academic $2,000 Scholarship recipient. Finally, Blair
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Buchanon was announced as the Polk County Youth Fair Premium Award recipient. Following the awards presentation Mr. Kenny Raney was called to the podium and the Polk County CattleWomen’s annual cake auction began. A banana pudding cake, carrot cake, grapefruit cake, Ms. Ellen Bryan’s famous pineapple upside down cake, blueberry jam made by Ms. Lausanne Walter, guava jelly made by Mrs. Mary Helen Costine, and a guava cheesecake made by Mrs. Beth Hunt were just a few of the delicious items purchased by local businesses and individuals to support the PCCW college scholarship fund. As the evening came to an end, Ray Clark introduced Hardee County native Senator Denise Grimsley and invited her to the podium. Ms. Denise Grimsley introduced herself as a candidate for the Florida Commissioner of Agriculture. Kathryn Gates-Skipper was also called to the podium where she introduced herself as a candidate for the Polk County Commission District 2 seat. Finally, a drawing was held for a Brangus heifer donated by Mr. Bill Adkinson. Mr. Clark thanked Mr. Atkinson for his continued support of the Brangus heifer donation each year. PCCA Sweetheart Rebekah Combee drew the winning name and Carlee Taylor was announced as the winner. Carlee will exhibit the heifer at the 2018 Polk County Youth Fair. The Polk County Cattlemen’s Association will host another dinner for their membership and families in the fall. The Polk County Cattlemen’s Association is the largest association in the state of Florida. Membership is open to any individual or organization that has an interest in Polk County’s cattle industry. For information about membership in either of the organizations represented contact PCCA President Ray Clark (863-640-0719) or PCCW President Megan Atkinson (863-559-1228). WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
Kathleen Sr. FFA Competes in National Land Judging By Leslie Buchanon
Sand, mud, muck, clay, dirt, and terra firma are all names we commonly associate with the ground beneath our feet. However, if you attend Kathleen Sr. High School’s agriculture program you quickly learn there is only one name that matters…..soil. Many times throughout the day you hear the phrase “there’s an app for that.” The same can be said for FFA, except the phrase may go something like this…”there’s a contest for that.” When an FFA judging contest and “soil” come together you are left with the highly competitive and very rigorous State Land Evaluation Contest.
properties affect crop growth, know why soils respond differently to management practices, realize the influence of land features on production and land protection, select suitable soil and water conservation practices, determine land capability class, and determine proper use and treatment. While the Homesite contest participants are asked to define land uses and the limitations of the land use depending on soil properties, and evaluate factors affecting suitability such as permeability, soil depths, slopes, erosion, surface runoff, shrink-swell, and water table.
Kathleen Sr. FFA competed in the contest this past school year at the local, state, and even at the national level and was represented by team members Blair Buchanon, Lauryn Garner, Amber Hanna, and Autumn Jackson. The all-girl team competed at the local contest on March 2, 2017 and earned a spot to compete at the state level later that month. The state contest fell during Spring Break for Polk County Public Schools students. While their friends were resting, going to the beach, and hanging out with their friends, Blair, Lauryn, Amber, and Autumn were studying, practicing, and competing in a state judging contest. The girls competed in the state contest on March 23, 2017 at the Audubon Ranch in north Plant City. The girls placed first in the state contest with Lauryn Garner and Amber Hanna earning an honor that had not previously been achieved. Lauryn and Amber attained perfect scores in the contest in addition to tying as the contest High Point Individuals.
At the National Land and Range Judging Contest the girls placed sixth out of 50 teams in the Homesite Evaluation Contest and sixth out of 92 teams in the Land Judging Contest. Individually in the contest team member Autumn Jackson placed tenth in Homesite Evaluation. While visiting Oklahoma City the girls had the opportunity to visit the Oklahoma National Stockyards, Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum, and the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. They were led by advisors Keitha Bennett and Kyle Carlton.
After winning the state contest, the girls were eligible to compete at the National Land and Range Judging Contest in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in May 2017. At the national contest the girls competed in both the Homesite and Land Judging contests. During the Land Judging contest participants are asked to understand basic soil differences, know how soil
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Blair, Lauryn, Amber, and Autumn were the first all-girl team from Kathleen Sr. FFA to compete at the National Land and Range Judging Contest. Their coach and FFA Advisor, Keitha Bennett said, “I challenged the girls to get dirty, appreciate the experience for the lessons they would take away from it and never underestimate the power of determination. I was beyond pleased with the their performance throughout the entire land judging experience and hope they can apply the same study habits and work ethic they showed me to all parts of their lives.” Team member Blair Buchanon explains, “Through this contest I learned about different soil types and how they affect the conservation practices that farmers should use to enhance the capability of their soil.”
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