Screwworm scare leads to Florida shelter pet blockage
Staff ReportTo help prevent the spread of the New World screwworm into Florida, state officials are blocking rescue dogs and cats…
Read MoreAgriculture ‘Enclave’ bill signed into law
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Monday night allowing single-family homes to be built on some property zoned for agriculture.…
Read MoreHistoric freeze devastates Florida farms, impacts Panhandle producers
GARETT VALCOURTFlorida’s agricultural industry has sustained more than $3 billion in estimated losses following a series of damaging freeze events, according…
Read MoreDown Home Street Festival celebrates community, agriculture
COLLIN BREAUXPlenty of people walked about Veterans Park, practiced their steer roping skills, and mingled during the Down Home Street Festival…
Read MoreLocal farmers receive recognition from Holmes County Farm Bureau
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz cbreaux@kentsmith.biz R.W.E. Farms in Westville and Jackson Farms in Graceville received awards from Holmes County Farm Bureau in recognition…
Read MoreHolmes County looks at possible changes to comprehensive plan
NAN THOMPSONnthompson@kentsmith.biz Holmes County commissioners held both a workshop and general meeting on Oct. 3, with the workshop focused on the…
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