Agriculture
SAINT JOHNS COUNTY – Florida Cracker Cattle and Horses are described as of moderate size, brought to Florida in the 1500s by the Spanish. And each year, the St. Johns County Cattlemen’s Association pays tribute to both that date back
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October 19, 2020 // 0 Comments
Photos and story by MARCIA LANE SAINT JOHNS COUNTY – Even the Grinch had a good time at the 61st annual Cracker Day Celebration at the St. Johns Fairgrounds Saturday, Oct. 17. The Farmers Market, a new addition this year, featured everything
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October 19, 2020 // 0 Comments
SAINT JOHNS COUNTY – Each year, 4-H recognizes graduating seniors at an awards banquet. Due to the Covid-19 virus this year, 4-H personnel made a trip around the county dropping off signs to 6 of the 7 graduating seniors. “We are so proud
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May 27, 2020 // 0 Comments
HASTINGS – County Line, the very popular vegetable stand on the Putnam-St. Johns line, closed Tuesday. Owners Brad and Kelly Bland made the decision reluctantly but say it’s in the best interest of employees, customers and their health.
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April 1, 2020 // 0 Comments
SAINT AUGUSTINE – The Pilot Club of St. Augustine is once again offering caladium bulbs for sale. Colors include White Aaron, Red Flash and pink bulbs, Carolyn Whorton. Due to the increase in price of the distributor, the cost this year has
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February 9, 2020 // 0 Comments
SAINT JOHNS COUNTY – Time to “slaw” down again. Good news. County Line, according to Facebook, is reopening Wednesday, Nov. 20 – just in time to get your fresh vegetables for your Thanksgiving feast. Here’s what they’ve
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November 14, 2019 // 0 Comments
Cracker Day 2019 will be celebrated Saturday, Oct. 18, at the St. Johns County Fairgrounds, marking the 60th anniversary of this event which pays tribute to the St. Johns County agricultural community. Sponsor is the St. Johns County Cattlemen’s
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October 16, 2019 // 0 Comments
SAINT AUGUSTINE – St. Johns County Extension Services 4-H personnel were honored recently by the Florida Association of Extension 4-H Agents. Geralyn Sachs, UF/IFAS extension 4-H agent, received the Meritorious Service Award; and Julia Kelly, a
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September 30, 2019 // 0 Comments
SAINT JOHNS COUNTY – The economic impact of the agricultural industry in St. Johns County will be spotlighted Oct. 19, during the St. Johns Cattlemen’s Association 60th anniversary Cracker Day. This year’s event at the St. Johns
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August 2, 2019 // 0 Comments
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