WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
INTHEFIELD MAGAZINE
December 2013
1
ENd of thE YEAR SAlES EvENt!! Select NEW BUICK Enclave or NEW GMC Acadia In Stock
5000
$ UP TO
Off
or
0% for 60 months
NOW THRU JANUARY 1ST
off 6000 $ $
Select NEW Buick Regal, Verano, or LaCrosse In Stock
UP TO
hurry
in!
12,000 off $10,000 off $10,000 off $3000 off
12 to choose from
Select NEW GMC Yukon or Yukon XL In Stock
UP TO
while
they
last!
Select NEW GMC 1500 In Stock
UP TO
#1
truck
Severa to choosel from
dealer!
20 to choose from
Select NEW GMC 2500 & 3500 Diesel In Stock
UP TO
we've got your truck!
Select NEW GMC Terrain In Stock
UP TO
Several to choose from
take your pick! 1 week only!
Take The “kelley challenge” 2
Several to choose from
INTHEFIELD MAGAZINE
December 2013
Bring Us Your Best Deal. If We Don’t Beat It,We Will Give You...
$1,000
cash!
WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
Business Up Front
Critters Beware Squeal Deal Animal Control
by: Ginny Mink
Old McDonald had a farm until wild hogs tore it up. The old lady in the shoe slept peacefully until the raccoons and possums nested beneath the heel. What about you? Are there nuisance animals disturbing your productivity or rest? If you’re experiencing supreme agitation due to these most unwanted and undesirable occupants, Squeal Deal Animal Control is here for you! Clayton Keene and Scott Meadows are not only great friends and business partners, but they’re quite the nuisance-animal wrangling team! We had the pleasure of speaking with Clayton. He shared with us his humble beginnings as a Polk County native, “I grew up in agriculture. I grew up hunting and fishing. I was born and raised in Polk County. My dad had a small farm and my grandpa had a farm in North Florida. I was always around different animals, crops and stuff like that. All through school we did 4-H and then FFA all through high school. I used to raise pigs. I started out with chickens, raised pigs and then had show steer. Actually, the guy who helps me, there’s two of us that run the business, his family owns a nursery so he’s been around it with the plant and horticulture stuff. He’s just as much a part of Squeal Deal as me. We are the operations. We go out and actually catch the animals. His name is Scott Meadows and grew up in the same area as me. We are childhood friends. For both of us, this was our passion, as far as hog hunting, so we kind of made a business out of it. My wife runs the office part of it, her name is Tonya Keene. I give her all the credit in the world because if she didn’t do what she does I couldn’t run the business. She does a great job!” Then he offered up some personal information, “Once I got out of school I realized the importance of how much damage wild hogs create for farmers and ranchers so we actually started Squeal Deal then, in 2000 when I graduated. That grew from catching hogs to any kind of nuisance animal that we can get. I got married in 2003. I was working for the city of Auburndale, I was a mechanic there and we ran the business in the evenings. Scott was working for his mom and dad and he does mowing on the side so he would do a lot of the work during the day while I was working for the city turning wrenches. Then in the evening we would meet up and do whatever we had to do. That’s how it started out. I have a seven-year-old and a threeyear-old, two boys. Both of my kids go out with me all the time; they love it! So I try to teach them about it so that they can run the business when I retire or teach them so that they are not going to go out there and get themselves hurt. They are just as much a help as my wife and my partner.” Squeal Deal Animal Control is a Christian owned and run business according to their website. Clayton shared, “I’ve been going to church my whole life, me and my wife, my whole family, all of us. Grew up Southern Baptist so I just try to keep God in everything I do. Keep Him foremost and first in my life and my business and everything because He’s the One that provides for us. I am a member at Ridgepoint Church in Winter Haven.” WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
Brilliant ideas like this have to come from somewhere… Hog hunting for fun is one thing, but creating a livelihood out of it? We had to know where he got the concept. He explained, “I knew a few different dairy farmers and citrus growers, I saw the problems they experienced to their property, so we kind of went in to help that. Hogs’ll come in overnight and they’ll take a crop and they’ll eat all the citrus or just destroy the land to where it looks like a tractor has come through. They’ll destroy thousands of acres. I think one hog can root up an acre a night. They cause millions of dollars of damage to local agriculture each year. They tear up the soil, eat the citrus, tear up the grove pipes, the irrigation and landscaping. They pull the citrus off the bottom of the trees and they root up all around it. When they root up around it they pull up the pipes, bust the pipes with their teeth. Then the guy who runs the tractor beats the fillings out of his teeth because of all the hog rooting. We’ve probably caught 10,000 hogs since 2000. I’ve been doing it my whole life, catching hogs with dogs, trapping them. That’s a big part of the business but we actually capture raccoons, armadillos, snakes, possums, any kind of nuisance animal that gets in your house, gets in your business, and causes a problem.” So how much is this gonna cost ya? Clayton said, “It is different prices per job as far as location. Usually it is just a small setup fee if I’m setting a trap up. I use a fee to cover my fuel, insurance and the bait for the trap. Every job is different. We will go out and look at a job and it is $40 to do an inspection. If you’ve got 100 hogs then we will give the property owner a deal or we’ll pay per hog. If they want me to come in and use my dogs, that’s a lot cheaper than trapping because the dogs success rate is a lot higher than a trap where I can catch one a day but take the dogs and catch 10 a night. So that rate is actually cheaper for them because it’s less work that we have to do as far as maintaining a trap daily. I would much rather use my dogs to catch them but I will trap them. All our dogs are strictly on hogs, they don’t mess with any other livestock or any other animal. They’re strictly hog dogs and they all wear Garmin GPS collars so I can watch every move they make. If they get in any trouble, if they go where they aren’t supposed to be, I can get to them quick. I watch everything they do. They are leopard Catahoula’s. I have eight and Scott has five or six, so I think we have 13 total.” With the dogs, the skills, experience and man power behind them, Squeal Deal is the right deal for you if you’re experiencing wildlife initiated destruction and irritation. If you’re in need of animal removal get in touch with Clayton or Scott at Squeal Deal Animal Control. You can reach them by phone at: 863287-2311 or by email at squealdeal@gmail.com. If you have more questions please check out their website: www.squealdealanimalcontrol.webs.com. INTHEFIELD MAGAZINE
December 2013
3
CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION
Contents
POLK COU P.O. Box 9005POLK • Drawer HSNTY 0NTY 3 COU CATTLEMEN’S Bartow, FL 33831 -9005
® VOL. 7 • ISSUE 7 ®
7 • ISSUE 7 & Feature VOL. Story Contents VOL. 7 • 8ISSUE 7 3 VOL. • ISSUE Contents
Rob Krieger
Page 34 Story Feature Feature Feature Story Page
28
Cover Photo by: Melissa Nichols
Business Up Front - Squeal Deal
Page 3
Master Gardener - Birds in the Backyard Landscape
Page 10
Tampa Bay Fishing Report
Page 14
Rocking Chair Chatter
Page 22
Market Watch - Soap for the Soul
Page 24
Polk County Sheriff’s Office
Page 26 Pomelos
Page 38 Recipes
Page 40 Naturally Amazing: Recycled Wreath
Page 42
P.O. Box 9005 • Drawer HS0 3 Bartow, FL 33831 -9005 FLClark 33831 -9005 PresidentBartow, - Charles (863) 528-8537 OFFICERS OFFICERS cclark@expoco.com
Rob Rob Krieger RayKrieger Clark 2013 Agriculturist of the Year Page Page 34 34
CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION OFFICERS ASSOCIATION P.O.OF Box 9005 • Drawer HS0 3 B OARD DIRECTORS & BBOARD OARD OF OFDIRECTORS DIRECTORS &
Vice President - Dave Tomkow President CharlesClark Clark President (863) 665-5088- -Charles (863) 528-8537 (863) 528-8537 cattlemanslivetock@earthlink.net cclark@expoco.com cclarkc4@yahoo.com cclark@expoco.com
Secretary/Treasurer - Justin Bunch VicePresident President- -Dave DaveTomkow Tomkow Vice (863) 425-1121 jbunch@agriumretail.com (863)665-5088 665-5088 (863) Al Bellotto - (863) 581-5515 cattlemanslivetock@earthlink.net cattlemanslivetock@earthlink.net Ray Clark - (863) 683-8196 Secretary/Treasurer Secretary/Treasurer- -Justin JustinBunch Bunch rclark@tampabay.rr.com (863) (863) 425-1121 425-1121 jbunch@agriumretail.com jbunch@agriumretail.com L.B. Flanders, DVM - (863) 644-5974 Al Al Bellotto Bellotto--(863) (863)581-5515 581-5515 Dewey Fussell -Clark (863)- (863) 984-3782 Ray 683-8196 Ray Clark - (863) 683-8196 Mike Fussellrclark@tampabay.rr.com - (863) 698-8314 rclark@tampabay.rr.com fussell.flafarm@verizon.net L.B. Flanders, DVM - (863) 644-5974 L.B. Flanders, DVM - (863) 644-5974 David McCullers (863) 528-1195 Dewey- Fussell - (863) 984-3782 Dewey Fussell - (863) 984-3782 Moby Persing - (863) Mike Fussell528-4379 - (863) 698-8314 Mike Fussell - (863) 698-8314 fussell.flafarm@verizon.net Ned Watersfussell.flafarm@verizon.net - (863) 698-1597 David McCullers - (863) 528-1195 watersn@doacs.state.fl.us David McCullers - (863) 528-1195 - (863) 528-4379 J.B. Wynn -Moby (863)Persing 581-3255 Moby Persing - (863) 528-4379 jbwynn29@gmail.com Ned Waters - (863) 698-1597 Ned Facente- -(863) (863)698-1597 697-9419 Alternate - watersn@doacs.state.fl.us Mike Waters watersn@doacs.state.fl.us J.B. Wynn - (863) 581-3255 Standing Committee Chairs: jbwynn29@gmail.com J.B. Wynn - (863) 581-3255 jbwynn29@gmail.com Membership - J.B. Wynn Alternate - Mike Facente - (863) 697-9419 Alternate - (863) Mike Facente - (863) 697-9419 Events - Kevin Fussell 412-5876 Standing Committee Chairs: Standing Committee Chairs: Rodeo - Fred Waters (863) Membership - J.B.559-7808 Wynn watersf@doacs.state.fl.us Membership J.B. Wynn Events - Kevin- Fussell (863) 412-5876 Cattlewomen - President Events--Fred Kevin Fussell (863) 412-5876 Rodeo Waters (863) 559-7808 Marjorie Wood (863) 660-4137 watersf@doacs.state.fl.us Rodeo - Fred Waters (863) 559-7808 onnie397@aol.com Cattlewomen - President watersf@doacs.state.fl.us Extension -Marjorie BridgetWood Carlisle (863) 519-8677 (863) 660-4137 Cattlewomen - President bccarlis@ufl.edu onnie397@aol.com Marjorie (863) 660-4137 Sheriff’s Dept. - Sgt.Wood Howard Extension - BridgetMartin Carlisle (863) 519-8677 onnie397@aol.com bccarlis@ufl.edu
Extension - Bridget Carlisle (863) 519-8677 bccarlis@ufl.edu
Sheriff’s Dept. - Sgt. Howard Martin
Sheriff’s Dept. - Sgt. Howard Martin
Closer Look - Two Spotted Spider Mite(Tetranychus urticae)
Page 43
44
IINNTTHE HEFFIELD IELD M MAGAZINE AGAZINE
DDecember ecember 2013 2013
WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
INTHEFIELD MAGAZINE
December 2013
5
Publisher/Photography Karen Berry Editor-In-Chief Al Berry
It seems that often time I get so busy I forget to enjoy life. Everything is full of hustle and bustle, especially during the holiday season. More and more people seem to attack, pushing and shoving like they are trying to get to the last piece of pie at the family gathering. I’m guilty. I get so busy doing “things” that time passes by and it seems all I have to show for it is fatigue. We fly from one holiday to the next, not taking the time to consider what the holiday’s are about. Seriously, when did you see the first Christmas decorations? It’s become a race to see who can decorate earliest, the most, the tackiest, then a race to get in line for the best sales. It’s time we slow down. Take each holiday as it comes. Cherish them, the time spent with family and the true meaning of the celebration. Luke 2:9-14: And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger.” And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: “Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!” Take the time to enjoy Christmas this year. Enjoy the time spent with family and loved ones. You will be better off for it, and perhaps a little more well rested to start of 2014. Merry Christmas to you and the most prosperous of New Years!
The Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you. _ Numbers 6:25
Senior Managing Editor/ Associate Publisher Sarah Holt Editor Pasty Berry Office Manager Bob Hughens Sales Manager Danny Crampton Sales Al Berry Tina Richmond Danny Crampton Melissa Nichols Creative Director/Illustrator
Juan Alvarez Photography Karen Berry Al Berry Stephanie Humphrey Staff Writers Al Berry Sandy Kaster James Frankowiak Sean Green Ginny Mink Libby Hopkins Melissa Nichols Contributing Writers Woody Gore
6
INTHEFIELD MAGAZINE
December 2013
Ace Air Conditioning & Electric.................16 Agro-Culture Liquid Fertilizers..............................16 Bankers South Group.....................19 Brook & Poor..................................33 Carlton & Carlton, PA....................44 Cattlemens Livestock Auction......21 Cecil Breeding Farm.......................13 Darn Grills & Ranch Supply........39 Dean’s Ride......................................45 Discount Metal Mart.......................34 Eli’s Western Wear Inc....................5 Ellison RBM Inc...............................39 Everglades Farm Equipment........48 Fancy Farms....................................42 Farm Credit......................................31 Farm Bureau Ins Bill William......33 Fla Dpt of Ag & Consumer Svcs...........................18 Florida Ag in the Classroom.......30 FFA Alumni Association.................20 Florida Farm & Ranchers Supply........................34 Florida Fence Post Company..................................15 Florida Strawberry Festival.........12 Fred’s Market Restaurant...............9 Frostproof Oil Company...............27 Grove Equipment Service.............17 Grove Equipment Service............32 Gulf Coast Turf & Tractor............35 Harold’s Feed & Pet supply..........................................11 Haystack Farms...............................44 Helena Chemical-Tampa...............21 Higgenbotham..................................41 International Market World.........20 Jason Grimes Contracting.............7 Key Plex............................................47 Kelley Buick.......................................2 Knights Station Feed......................37 Lightsey Cattle Co.........................39 Mosaic.................................................9 MST Sod Equipment, Inc..............27 Pathway Biologic............................36 Polk County Cattlemen’s Association...................4 Polk County Youth Fair..................23 QLF Specialty Products...................7 Seedway.............................................11 Shoot Stright...................................34 Southside Western Wear..............48 Southwestern Produce..................23 Stephanie Humphrey....................30 Squeal Deal....................................39 The Bug Man..................................39 Wallenstein of Florida...................31
WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
QLF Ter ra Stimulator
+
Cur rent Nutr ient Program
=
Increased Yield
To learn more about our products, contact: WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
QLF Terra Stimulator adds stability to your soil fertility program: • By Feeding Soil Microbes • Providing Increased Nutrient Availability • Being Versatile & Convenient • Cost Effective Available From:
Jason Garcia 813.404.6427
INTHEFIELD MAGAZINE
SPECIALTY PRODUCTS
December 2013
7
A
nother year is drawing to a close. It was a busy year, beginning in January with the preparation of the meal for the Taste of Agriculture fund raiser for the Polk County Youth Fair. This was followed in February by the Polk County Cattlemen’s Association’s Trade Show and Ranch Rodeo.
A banquet was hosted in the spring by PCCA and Farm Bureau honoring the organizers, volunteers and supporters of Agri-Fest, which gives fourth graders in the Polk County school system a first hand look at the agriculture industry within the County. When the introduction of an animal identification rule, to be implemented next January, brought forth a myriad of questions, an informational meeting was held with Florida Department of Agriculture representatives, PCCA Board of Directors and local producers.
The annual summer dinner meeting in July gave members an opportunity to visit with friends and enjoy a great meal. The Annual Meeting in November had in attendance the President of the Florida Cattlewomen’s Association, Sarah Beth Barthle Simmons, Dusty Holley, Director of Field Services, Wes Williamson, President of the Florida Cattlemen’s Association and the current Florida Cattlemen’s Sweetheart, our own Harly Zoekler. Mid December found us partnering with Farm Bureau again in hosting the annual Legislative Appreciation Luncheon. Thanks to all our members, allied members, business partners, Extension personnel and Board of Directors for your support this past year.
The Board also held an informal meeting with Ashley Hughes, Florida Beef Council Director of Beef Marketing and Promotion, at our November Directors meeting to get an update on how the Florida Cattle Enhancement program would work.
8
INTHEFIELD MAGAZINE
December ecember 2013
WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
• It is illegal to plow a field with an elephant in North Carolina. • You can prevent an apple slice from turning brown by brushing it with lemon juice. • In Alaska it is illegal to feed or give alcoholic beverages to a moose. • Rubber bands last longer when refrigerated. • The 57 on Heinz ketchup bottles represents the number of varieties of pickles the company once had. • George W. Bush was once a cheerleader. • Hippo milk is pink. • The gestation period of an elephant is 22 months. • It’s possible to lead a cow upstairs, but impossible to lead it down the stairs. • Russia is a vast country spanning over eleven time zones. • You share your birthday with about 9 million other people. • If you have 3 quarters, 4 dimes and 4 pennies you have $1.19. You also have the largest amount of money in coins without being able to make change for a dollar
We help hardworking farmers nourish our growing world.
That’s our promise. As the world’s population increases, the demand for affordable food increases with it. The Mosaic Company helps the world grow the food it needs by providing farmers with essential crop nutrients. Today, more than half the phosphate fertilizer used by U.S. farmers is produced right here in Florida. Mosaic’s more than 3,000 Florida employees are honored to help farmers put food on the table for millions of families – including yours. Join in Mosaic’s promise at www.mosaicco.com/promise.
Tom Pospichal, Manager Mosaic Agricultural Operations, Florida
WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
INTHEFIELD MAGAZINE
December 2013
9
M A S TE R GARDENER Birds in the Backyar d Landsca pe By Debra Howell Annually in the United States, a billion pounds of bird seed are served up to birds in the backyard landscape. More exactly, 50 million Americans have a passion for hosting our avian friends. When you add native plants to your yards, these low maintenance plantings may provide food for birds, butterflies, moths, wasps and bees. My Simpson’s Stopper and beautyberries alone host mocking birds and blue jays. But, bird feeders may be used to supplement native plantings and provide the homeowner with a “close-up” view of these creatures. In order to draw birds to your yard, you must provide one or more of their basic needs: food, shelter and water. You should do your homework to determine which species you would like to attract. Some birds, such as the European starlings, are unwelcome visitors that you will want to discourage. I have watched starlings rob the nests of woodpeckers and then steal the cavity nest for themselves. The main reason for providing food to bird populations in Florida is to encourage them to come to your yard for viewing and enjoyment. Unless we experience a record cold winter, birds in Florida will normally have plenty of natural food and the innate ability to find and procure these foods. So when we provide various food sources, along with different trees and shrubs (vertical scaffolding), we provide both shelter and food for many types of creatures. Last year I began using a commercial mix intended for cockatiels and was rewarded with the visitation of a family of painted buntings. The male was so colorful that it resembled a small bright parrot. The female mimicked the colors of a Monk parakeet, only smaller in size. One thing I learned about commercial bird seed products is never to buy any product with seeds coated with red or pink dye. The dye is a fungicide called capstan and is extremely toxic to birds. It is marked with the dye as a warning! Bird feeders have been around for a long time. In fact, the first feeder to be commercially produced was a hummingbird feeder that found its way onto the market in 1926. Actually, H. David Thoreau fed birds at Walden Pond in 1845. There are a vast array of feeders
10 10
INTHEFIELD MAGAZINE
December 2013
for a plethora of uses. If you lack cats i n your neighborhood, you may utilize the top of a stump in your yard to hold the bird seed. I have four rescue cats, so this method wouldn’t be an option for me. However, I have developed a sort of “tiger fence” to inhibit my cats (Cactus, Charlton, Cougar and Eppie) from attacking the birds as they frequent my tray feeder. I discovered this quite by accident after noticing that my 15 year old cat, a Siamese with cougar markings, was hanging about beneath my tray feeder. So, I installed a white wire fence around my wildflower bed where the tray feeder is located and then put another lower wire fence on the inside of the white fence with a separation of about eight inches between the two fences. This provides a buffer zone that the cats have so far been hesitant to breach. The native plantings of bee balm and partridge peas in my wildflower bed attracts doves and hummingbirds. Of the wide range of feeders commercially available, some specialize and others may be used by a variety of species. If you have squirrels in your yard, do not buy a cheap plastic job. Any time I have invested in a plastic bird feeder, the squirrels chew through the rope hanger and eat holes in the feeder after it falls to the ground. This type of feeder never lasts over one day in my yard. I have also discovered I will never get to enjoy a white peach from my tree as the squirrels always get there one day before I do. Remember to locate feeders at least ten feet from overhanging trees, or else install a squirrel baffle to inhibit these tenacious little guys. When acorns are not available, squirrels enjoy vegetative matter and bird eggs. Other types of feeders are tube feeders, which are hollow cylinders with multiple perches and ports, hopper feeders, which may resemble a barn and can feed larger birds, suet feeders, which are a wire cage sized to fit a cake of suet (yuk!), fruit feeders, which are designed to hold large pieces of fruit, nyjer feeders, which is thistle and comes in a mesh bag or as an actual feeder with incredibly small slots to dispense thistle seeds, and nectar feeders designed for use by hummingbirds, but which may occasionally attract woodpeckers and cardinals. You may want to consider placing a dead tree “snag” in your yard to provide places to perch and perhaps become home to a cavity
WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
nester. Attract the birds initially with a bird feeder. My cousin’s son, Nick, has introduced into their backyard a wonderful pine snag that has proven so popular that it is difficult to count the male cardinals that flock to it while waiting their turn at the hanging feeder beneath it. I have included a photo of the snag with their dog, Maxie, enjoying her evening meal. The birds are so intent that they are totally oblivious to the dog. You will also notice in the photo an aqua-colored fountain. Birds absolutely love the sound of dripping or running water. So in addition to providing bird baths, you might try a small fountain which will draw birds with its pleasant bubbly sounds. Be sure to keep bird baths clean, as well as your bird feeders, to avoid spreading sickness and disease. The University of Florida IFAS has an interesting, although technical, bulletin (WEC 163) which gives you a “Bird’s-Eye View: How Birds Select Habitat.” Habit selection is pertinent to us in our attempts to design and manage our landscaping theme to attract birds. When you create and maintain a backyard wildlife habitat, you have increased the biodiversity in your area. This can have a positive impact, and even provide a wildlife corridor that animals may use to travel from one area to another. Try a wide variety of foods for birds in your yard. Depending on your location, you may be pleasantly surprised by the types of birds which visit, and may even stay, in your backyard paradise.t
WWW. WWW.IN INTTHE HEFFIELD IELDM MAGAZINE.COM AGAZINE.COM
INTHEFIELD MAGAZINE
December 2013
11
TICKETS ON SALE NOW! • www.flstrawberryfestival.com FEB. 27 - MAR. 9, 2014 • PLANT CITY, FLORIDA
FLORIDA STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL
®
Florida’s Best Family Recipe!
Artists Appearing on the Soundstage:
Shoji Tabuchi
Thu. Feb. 27, 3:30 $15 & $20
Love and Theft Sat. Mar. 1, 3:30 $15 & $20
Charley Pride Mon. Mar. 3, 3:30 $15 & $20
Lee Brice Wed. Mar. 5, 7:30 $20 & $25
STYX
Thu. Feb. 27, 7:30 $25 & $30
Little Big Town Sat. Mar. 1, 7:30 $40
Josh Turner Mon. Mar. 3, 7:30 $20 & $25
Ronnie Milsap Fri. Feb. 28, 3:30 $15 & $20
Thompson Square Sun. Mar. 2, 3:30 $25
Brenda Lee Tue. Mar. 4, 3:30 $15 & $20
Oak Ridge Boys 40th Anniversary Tour Thu. Mar. 6, 3:30 $15 & $20
Colt Ford
Fri. Feb. 28, 7:30 $15 & $20
Rascal Flatts “LIVE & LOUD” Tour 2014 Sun. Mar. 2, 7:30 $55
Kellie Pickler Tue. Mar. 4, 7:30 $15 & $20
Third Day Thu. Mar. 6, 7:30 $15 & $20
Crystal Gayle Wed. Mar. 5, 3:30 $15 & $20
John Anderson Fri. Mar. 7, 3:30 $15 & $20
Visit www.flstrawberryfestival.com or call 813-754-1996 now and get your tickets for the best seats available!
Free Grandstand Boyz II Men Fri. Mar. 7, 7:30 $20 & $25
Dustin Lynch Sat. Mar. 8, 3:30 $15 & $20
Jerrod Niemann Sat. Mar. 8, 7:30 $20 & $25
Easton Corbin Sun. Mar. 9, 3:30 $15 & $20
The Band Perry Sun. Mar. 9, 7:30 $40
Seating at 3:30 & 7:30pm is on a first come, first seated basis. Concert dates and times are subject to change
Mobile App
Alessi Bakery • Verizon Wireless • Florida’s Best • Images Everywhere! • CF Industries • Bionic Band AMSCOT • TECO • Stingray Chevrolet • Carolina Carports • Good Health Saunas • Netterfield’s Concessions HERSHEY’S ® • Southern Ford Dealers • Astin Farms • Candyland Warehouse • Florida Blue 12
INTHEFIELD MAGAZINE
December 2013
WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
INTHEFIELD MAGAZINE
December 2013
13
Winter Wade Fishing
Dan Shaw and his friend Jimmy Fitzgerald who is pictured with the 26 inch trout fished with Captain Woody Gore and trolled up a couple of nice Tampa Bay gag grouper: they also caught a good sized goliath and had one break us off on 85# leader.
December 2013 Fishing Report It’s that time of the year when we get those negative tides. You know the ones I’m talking about, where you can barely get the boat off the trailer.
flats, but if you live north there’s always Weedon Island, Fourth Street, and the shallow waters north of the Courtney Campbell Causeway that offer great opportunities for wade fishing.
How about trying something different this winter? If you’ve never experienced this thing called Wade Fishing you’re in for a special treat. I’ve spent many hours wading Tampa Bay and catching plenty of fish. Just go to your favorite grass flat and get out of the boat or wade in from shore. Winter’s negative low tides create the perfect opportunity to catch plenty of fish and experience another world of fishing.
SNOOK: Moving water and a livewell full of pilchards and pinfish will work, but don’t be surprised if you drag a redfish or gator trout off the same broken bottom grass flats. But if you’re looking to snag that snook of a lifetime, with the heart stopping action of a topwater lure, just tie on MirrOlure Top Dog Jr. and walk-the-dog, letting it rattle across that same broken bottom grass flat. Soon you’ll witness the most incredible strike as a giant snook crashes your lure.
Depending on the weather you might want to invest in a pair of wader’s or at least some hard soled dive boots to protect your feet. Other than that it’s just get in the water and go.
Always remember big snook are females and probably full of eggs so handle with care. Snap a quick photo, get her back in the water and revive her slowly.
One other piece of wading equipment I always found handy was one of those inexpensive, small, blow up boats. I’d load up an extra rod or two, my tackle box, and a small cooler, tie it to my waist with a small piece of nylon rope about 25 feet long and head out. The reason being, inevitably I’d get a half mile down the flat and something would happen to my rod or reel, but the small rubber boat saved the long trip back to the truck.
SPANISH MACKEREL: For those who love the drag screaming action of mackerel fishing, this is the time of year. If kingfish are your thing, hit the beaches and hard-bottoms close to shore for action that is sure to pick up as water temps come down. Anchor up and chum, or slow troll live baits or spoons.
Over the years, I’ve wade fished the South Shore of Tampa Bay from the Little Manatee River down past Port Manatee. These flats trap loads of trout, redfish, sheepshead and flounder. Many times you’re only walking in ankle deep water, but you’re pitching your lure or baits into deep depressions in the sandy holes and inner oyster bars, which are normally covered with water on higher tides. Many folks have good success with live shrimp, but as most of you know I’m an artificial guy. For me, I’ll always tie on a jig head and use a soft plastic tail. The simple reason for using an artificial lure is I can cover twice the area and, many times, catch twice the fish. With the negative low tides beginning to show up it’s a good time take advantage of some great wade fishing. Fortunately Tampa Bay and the surrounding areas offer some excellent shallow water to drop a line. Fort De Soto and Joe Island flats on the south end of Tampa Bay, or check out my old stomping grounds around the Cockroach Bay 14 14
NT THE HEF FIELD IELD M MAGAZINE AGAZINE IIN
December ecember 2013 2013 D
There are resident fish, but most of the giants are pelagic and follow the baitfish schools north in spring and south in fall. However, there are more big mackerel around Tampa Bay now than there have been in many years thanks to the gill net ban and commercial harvest regulations. These fish are huge for the species. Fish are five to six pounds and when they get to this size, they have tremendous speed, power and endurance, almost like small king mackerel. Finding them is fairly simple, just locate a spoil bar or inshore reef within five to eight feet of surface, surrounded by deeper open water of 10 to 20 feet. These are natural feeding areas that attract mackerel. Once you’re anchored up-tide from the reef or bar, start pitching a few sardines or greenbacks into the water. It they are close by it won’t take long before the feeding frenzy begins. Now put a live threadfin or greenback, nose hooked on a 2/0 longshank hook on a 50# hard leader tied to your 15# braid of your spinning reel. Mackerel are good, table fare. For those you keep, bleed them WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
On the second day of Dan Shaw and Jimmy Fitzgerald’s trip we fished for reds and caught several along with some nice trout up to 26 inches.
a and and had with her husb many topd he fis is av D ith rel w Jennifer Spanish macke banner day on 4 to 5 pounds. at ping the scale
promptly and get them on ice quickly. I put mine in a large heavy duty trash bag before putting them in my cooler. It keeps the cooler cleaner. At the cleaning table, fillet them and remove the skin or fillet them and leave the skin on for smoking. REDFISH: Redfish and oversized redfish are everywhere in the Bay. But if you’re having difficulty finding them, I tell you once again, simply locate a school of big mullet and fish right in the middle of them. The redfish bite for the last two months remains one of the best I have seen in three years. Every part of the Tampa Bay seems to hold multiple schools. Live greenbacks and of course cut baits and a circle hook seem to be the bait of choice, also threadfin herring, cut large greenbacks, cut pinfish, cut ladyfish, cut mullet.
“Give Me a Call & Let’s Go Fishing” – 813-477-3814 Captain Woody Gore is the area’s top outdoor fishing guide. Guiding and fishing the Tampa, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Tarpon Springs, Bradenton, and Sarasota areas for over fifty years, he offers world class fishing adventures and a lifetime of memories. Single or Multi-boat Group Charters are all the same. With years of organizational experience and access to the areas most experienced captains, Woody can arrange and coordinate any outing or tournament. Just tell him what you need and it’s done.
Visit his website at: WWW.CAPTAINWOODYGORE.COM send an email to wgore@ix.netcom.com
or give him a call at 813-477-3814
SPOTTED SEA TROUT: The big trout have started to show up on our flats along with plenty of slot fish. I like to find a good grass flat with plenty of potholes. Start by working the edges of as many potholes as possible and you are sure to find some worthwhile fish. Trout are a good species to work on your artificial bait skills, because they are not too picky when it comes to food. One good artificial is a Gulp shrimp under a popping cork. Hook the shrimp just like you would a live one, which is through the carapace or head. Just cast out and pop the cork. The popping sound will draw the trout’s attention and you are sure to hook up. Trout no longer have a closed season. So, only take what you plan on eating for supper as they do not freeze well. Remember they are a fragile species and have a delicate slime coat, so please use a dehooker and not your hand or net for the ones you release.
The Gill Net Ban: Which now appeared to be in jeopardy when Leon County Judge Jackie Fulford ruled that Amendment Three of the Florida Constitution, otherwise known as the net ban, was approved by a voter referendum in November 1994 by 73% of Florida’s voters. The amendment made it unlawful for the use of entangling nets (i.e., gill and trammel nets) in Florida waters. The use of other forms of nets, such as seines, cast nets, and trawls, was restricted, but not totally eliminated. For example, these types of nets could be used only if the total area of net mesh did not exceed 500 square feet. According to the Pensacola News Journal, the order issued the week of November 7th from the First District Court of Appeal in Tallahassee shuts down the gill netting, while the court considers the claims by net fisherman during the life of the WWW.IIN NTTHE HEFFIELD IELDM MAGAZINE.COM AGAZINE.COM WWW.
IN NTHE HEFIELD IELD MAGAZINE AGAZINE
December ecember 2013
15
16
INTHEFIELD MAGAZINE
December 2013
WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
INTHEFIELD MAGAZINE
December 2013
17
The “Fresh From Florida” brand is a symbol of quality and the logo is recognized around the globe. Behind the logo is our dedicated team of marketing professionals with a proven track record of increasing sales of Florida agricultural products. Direct benefits* of membership in the program include: • Use of the widely recognized “Fresh From Florida” logo on products, packaging, advertising and promotional materials • Point of purchase materials to display with Florida grown products • Choice of customized FFF business signage 2x3 metal farm gate sign, 3x6 vinyl weatherproof banner or 2x6 vinyl weatherproof banner • Participation in the logo incentive program • Company listing and website link on the “Fresh From Florida” website • Subscription to the “Fresh From Florida” magazine and e-newsletter *Benefits of the program are subject to change. 18
INTHEFIELD MAGAZINE
December 2013
WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
Join Today! Visit FreshFromFlorida.com or call us at (850) 617-7399.
WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
INTHEFIELD MAGAZINE
December 2013
19
20
INTHEFIELD MAGAZINE
December 2013
WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
Cattlemen’s Livestock Market
IN BUSINESS NOW FOR OVER 15 YEARS
FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED
3305 Hwy 92 E • Lakeland, FL 33801
Weekly Beef Sale:
Tuesday 12:00 Noon Pairs and all Vet checked cattle will be sold at 3pm
NEW, USED and ABUSED! Cattle Receiving Schedule:
HOME & MOBILE HOME SUPPLIES
Mondays: 8am-9pm April thru October 8am-8pm November thru March Tuesdays: 7am- End of Sale
• Code Approved Windows • Roof Overs • Metal Roofing • Window Rooms • Shower Stalls For Competitive Prices, Let Cattlemen’s Livestock • Screen Rooms • Complete Line of Plumbing • Carports Auction Market handle your Livestock Merchandising • Trim Moulding • Awnings Watch our sales online at LMAAuctions.com • Vanities • Wood Paneling Special Sales: • Kitchen Cabinets • Steps Replacement Heifer Sales, Direct Sales, Video Sales, • Alcoa® Vinyl Siding • Antiques Superior Livestock Representative All Breed Bull Sales, On Site Dispersal Sales • Stepping Stones/Pavers • Skirting (Includes Dairy, Beef and Equipment) • Doors (Interior & Exterior) ake We M w Windo s n Scree559-5091 (863)
Dave or Mike Tomkow
Dave Cell (863) 559-3266 or Mike Cell Office (863) 665-5088 or Home (352) 523-2081
WW W . I INNT HE F I EM L AGAZINE.COM DMAGAZINE.COM WWW. THE FIELD
813
752-3378
2670 Hwy. 92 E Plant City, FL (Between Lakeland and Plant City)
OPEN SATURDAYS: 8:30-5:00 www.brokeandpoorpc@aol.com
INTHEFIELD MAGAZINE JANUARY 2013 INTHEFIELD MAGAZINE December 2013
21 21
Interesting Emails From My Readers. Since writing this column each month I receive many interesting emails from my readers. I have selected a few to share with you that I classify as classics. I hope you enjoy reading them as much as I did. The first one comes from my Lions Club friend, Bob Fulks. Bob writes, you are on a horse, galloping at a constant speed. On your right side is a sharp drop off and on your left side is an elephant traveling at the same speed as you. Directly in front of you is another galloping horse but your horse is unable to overtake it. Behind you is a lion running at the same speed as you and the horse in front of you. What must you do to safely get out of this highly dangerous situation? ANSWER: Get your drunk fanny off the merry-go-round. I think you’ll enjoy this story from Dave Davenport. Dave sent me a letter from his uncle with a bit of advice from a retired husband. His uncle writes, it is important for men to remember that, as women grow older, it becomes harder for them to maintain the same quality of housekeeping as when they were younger. When you notice this, try not to yell at them. Some are over sensitive, and there is nothing worse than an over sensitive woman. Let me relate how I handled the situation with my wife, Jo Ann. When I retired a few years ago, it became necessary for Jo Ann to get a full time job, both for extra income and for the health benefits that we needed. Shortly after she started working I noticed she was beginning to show her age. I usually get home from the golf course about the same time she gets home from work. Although she knows how hungry I am, she almost always says she has to rest for at least a half hour or so before she starts dinner. I don’t yell at her. Instead, I tell her to take her time and just wake me when she gets dinner on the table. I generally have lunch at the men’s café at the golf course, so eating out is not an option in the evening. I’m ready for some home cooked grub when I hit the door. She used to do the dishes as soon as we finish eating. But now it’s not unusual for them to sit on the table for several hours after dinner. I do what I can by diplomatically reminding her several times each evening that they won’t clean themselves. I know she really appreciates this, as it does seem to motivate her to get them done before she goes to bed. I have noticed she has another symptom of aging. She has started complaining. Lately she will say that it is difficult for her to find time to pay the monthly bills during her lunch hour. I take it for better or 22
INTHEFIELD MAGAZINE
December 2013
worse and just smile and offer encouragement. I tell her to stretch it out over two, or even three days. That way she won’t have to rush so much. I also remind her that missing lunch completely now and then wouldn’t hurt her (if you know what I mean). I like to think tact is one of my strong points. When doing simple jobs, she seems to think she needs more rest periods. She had to take a break when she was only half finished mowing the lawn. I try not to make a scene. I am a fair man. I tell her to fix herself a nice, big, cold glass of freshly squeezed orange juice and just sit for a while. And, as long as she is making one for herself, she might as well make one for me too! I support Jo Ann. I’m not saying that showing this much patience and consideration is easy. Many men will find it difficult. Some will find it impossible. Nobody knows better than I do how frustrating women get as they get older. However I have learned if you just use a little more tact and less criticism of your ageing wife because of this article, I will consider that writing it was well worthwhile. After all, we are put on this earth to help each other. Two weeks after receiving this story from Dave I got this e-mail from him: My uncle died suddenly last week of a perforated rectum. The police report states that he was found with a Calloway extralong 50-inch Big Bertha Driver golf club jammed up his rear end, with less that five inches of grip showing, and a sledge hammer laying nearby. Jo Ann, his wife, was arrested and charged with murder. The all-woman jury took only 10 minutes to find her not guilty. The jury felt that somehow, without looking he accidentally sat down on his golf club. Don Humphrey sent this classic story to me: According to a Fort Lauderdale newspaper. Nathan Radlich’s house was burglarized. Thieves left his TV, his VCR, and even left his watch. What they did take was “a generic white cardboard box filled with grayish-white powder.” (That at least is the way the police described it.) A spokesman for the Fort Lauderdale police said, “that it looked similar to cocaine, and they’d probably thought they’d hit the big time.” Then Nathan stood in front of the TV cameras and pleaded with the burglars, “Please return the cremated remains of my sister, Gertrude. She died three years ago.” Well, the next morning the bullet-riddled corpse of a drug dealer known as Hoochie Pevens was found on Nathan’s doorstep. The cardboard box was there too with about half of Gertrude’s ashes remaining, and there was this note that read, “Hoochie sold us the bogus coke, so we wasted Hoochie. Sorry we snorted your sister. No hard feelings. Have a nice day.” WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
A TASTE OF AGRICULTURE
Country Dinner Live Auction & Barn Dance 6th Annual Country Dinner
Saturday, January 18, 2014 Social Hour 6:00 p.m. Dinner & Live Auction at 6:30 p.m. all proceeds benefit the
Polk County Youth Fair
Join us for an evening of good food & great fun!
Ticket Prices: Early bird $25 Adult • At door $50 Adult • $10 Student/Children under 18 Meal provided by: Polk County Cattlemen & Polk County Cattlewomen
2200 Ewell Road, Lakeland, FL Main Sponsors: Mosaic Higgenbotham Auctioneers Int’l Work Comp Partners To purchase tickets please contact:
Janice Jackson
Corporate Sponsors: Bartow Ford Buckhead Beef Centerstate Bank Clear Springs Cremation Services Evolve Jarrett Gordon Ford Kelley Buick Superior Coatings
jejack@UFL.EDU | PCYF.net | 863-519-1046
WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
INTHEFIELD MAGAZINE
December 2013
23
Market Watch:
Soap Soul for the
Soap for the Soul is a faith-based co owned by Jane G avin who is a Cer mpany tified Advanced Soap Mak er. certified soap mak She is one of the three er and she is comm s in the state of Florida itted to crafting a quality American produc t.
By Libby Hopkins
24 24
INTTHE HEFFIELD IELDM MAGAZINE AGAZINE IN
ecember 2013 2013 DDecember
WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
The Lakeland Downtown Farmer’s Curb Market is a favorite hangout of mine in Polk County. The market has so many neat and unique vendors, that I spend hours just walking around and looking at everything they have to offer. On a recent trip to the market, I checked out Jane Gavin’s Soap for the Soul booth. She sells all natural and pure homemade soap. “If you’ve never tried handcrafted soap before, you and your skin are in for a treat,” Gavin said. “You will be able to tell the difference once you bathe with it.” You may have to pay a little more for her soaps, but they are so worth it. I was eyeing her peppermint soap and her white tea and ginger soap. She told me, “Peppermint will definitely wake you up and make your body all tingly.” Soap for the Soul is a faith-based company and Gavin is a Certified Advanced Soap Maker. She is one of the three certified soap makers in the state of Florida and she is committed to crafting a quality American product. She got her certification from the Handcrafted Soap and Cosmetic Guild (www.soapguild.org). This organization helps Gavin and other soap makers like her promote their business and purchase soap making supplies as well as offering them insurance for their businesses. Gavin got into soap making six years ago when her daughter was getting married. She wanted to give her bridesmaids homemade soap as gifts, so Gavin found a woman who taught soap making classes and the rest is history. “I just kept making soap and I figured someone would love it as much as I did,” Gavin said. She gets a sense of accomplishment from making her soaps. “I love my products and I can sell them because I believe in them,” Gavin said.
Peppermint
Gavin became a vendor at the Lakeland Downtown Farmer’s Curb Market after she and her husband visited the market a few years ago. She felt like she could sell her soaps there because of the family feel to the market. “I have met some really great people at the market and they have become great friends of ours,” Gavin said. “Everyone seems to have a story and I love hearing them. The market has really turned out to be a good thing for me.” Her little booth has also become a family business. Her husband helped grow her soap making business and her father works as her cashier at her booth. “My dad is 89 years old and he loves coming down to the market and helping out,” Gavin said. Gavin’s soaps are made from all natural products; you won’t find any of the harsh chemicals found in store-bought soaps in her soaps. According to the website, Natural News (www.naturalnews.com), “Most commercially produced bars contain synthetic lathering agents, artificial colors, and a slew of chemicals we can’t even pronounce. Antibacterial and antimicrobial soaps often contain triclosan. Triclosan is a toxic chemical that is known to cause cancer. According to the National Coalition Against the Misuse of Pesticides (NCAMP), manufacturing of a number of triclosan-containing products claims that the active ingredient continues to work for as long as 12 hours after use. Consumers are, therefore, exposed to triclosan for much longer than the 20 seconds it takes to wash their hands or face.” In addition to making soap for humans, Gavin also makes soaps for dogs. She started her “Doggie Soaps” after a customer came to her booth at the market looking for soap to wash her dog. “We had a lady who kept coming to the market asking me if I had any dog soap, so I went home and did some research on what would make a good soap for dogs and I made some,” Gavin said. For every bar of dog soap Gavin sells, she donates $1 to her local SPCA. She does this because her family adopted their dog “Sarah Seuss” from them. “She served the Polk County Schools and worked with students in the classroom for over 10 years and was nominated for ‘Volunteer of the Year’ in 2010 at Boswell Elementary School,” Gavin said. Another community service project Gavin has started is the “Dog Soap For Dog Tags” program. Soldiers in Afghanistan have a huge problem with sand fleas. They often request flea collars to attach to their belts and boots to help fight off the fleas. “We are currently partnering with Soldiers’ Angels in Pasadena, California to provide Doggie Soap to our troops to repel the sand fleas naturally without chemicals,” Gavin said. If you would like to learn more about the different soaps offered at Soaps for the Soul, you can visit Gavin’s website at www.soapforthesoul.com or call 863-299-1030. If you would like to learn more about the Lakeland Downtown Farmer’s Curb Market, you can visit them on the web at www.ldda.org.
Lavender
WWW.IN INTTHE HEFFIELD IELDM MAGAZINE.COM AGAZINE.COM WWW.
INTTHE HEFFIELD IELDM MAGAZINE AGAZINE IN
ecember 2013 2013 DDecember
25 25
Game Cameras – Two Birds, One Stone By Grady Judd, Polk County Sheriff
Many of you are avid hunters, or you own or have access to large pieces of property. So, you are familiar with game cameras. Over the years, they have become smaller and less expensive because of advances in technology. They are now small, affordable, and easy to find. Local stores such as Walmart sell them for anywhere from $40-$100. And if you’re wondering why the Sheriff’s Office is talking about the purchase of game cameras, it is simple – in addition to being helpful to hunters and outdoorsmen, they help solve crimes. More and more, we have found agribusiness owners and land owners are using game cameras to keep tabs on their valuable assets in the field. In the past year, we have been able to solve a number of crimes because of well-placed surveillance cameras. It is critical that our deputies know about any surveillance or game cameras in areas where a crime has occurred. If a deputy investigates a theft on or near your property or at your home, your ability to provide him or her with good-quality images of a theft in action is priceless. Our agricultural and environmental crimes deputies work hand-inhand with grove owners, property owners, and local businesses to solve crimes. When crime victims are able to share digital images with law enforcement, it helps us identify crooks and thieves and put them behind bars. The first thing we do with those images is share them with law enforcement in the immediate area and then distribute the images to the public along with the Heartland Crime Stoppers toll-free anonymous hotline (1-800-226-TIPS) seeking their help in identifying the suspects. We also generate fliers and agricultural bul26
INTHEFIELD MAGAZINE
December 2013
letins with the images and hand them out to people in the community. These techniques almost always pay off. Here’s one recent example: From July to October this year, a Lake Alfred construction company experienced a number of thefts at their storage yard. In November, the victim/business owner retrieved digital images from a game camera he had hidden on his property, which showed a suspect going onto the property several different times. The PCSO detective matched up the time stamp on the digital images with the time frame of when the stolen items were taken to local metal recyclers. He then identified the suspect through the metal recycling receipts. As a result, 35-year-old Robert Lassiter was arrested for 12 different charges, including Petit Theft, Giving False Verification to Metal Recycler, and Dealing in Stolen Property. We would like to prevent all crime—but deputies and citizens can’t be everywhere all the time. But a well-place game or surveillance camera can help watch over assets out in the open. We can’t guarantee that if we do catch someone stealing from you that you will get your stolen items back. We can promise, however, that if you arm yourself with the latest available technology, you are adding a layer of protection and giving law enforcement a much better chance of catching that person stealing the result of your hard-earned labor. And when we do that, we can prevent future theft. Game cameras can not only help you bring a buck home, it will also help you and your business save a few bucks. WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
INTHEFIELD MAGAZINE
December 2013
27
By Melissa Nichols
Agriculturist is a term often used to refer to someone who is considered a farmer or an expert in the field of agriculture. This year In The Field magazine decided to honor a local farmer or rancher and name them the Agriculturist of the Year. Nominations were accepted to find the person most deserving of this title. The Agriculturist of the year for the Polk County edition of In The Field Magazine is Mr. Harold “Ray” Clark. He fits the definition of an Agriculturist to a “T.” Mr. Clark is the son of Jesse A. Clark, Jr. and Ethel Clark of Lakeland. He grew up on a farm that produced peppers, strawberries, citrus, and cattle. Mr. Clark graduated from Kathleen High School in 1967 and attended Polk Junior College for several years before continuing on to the University of Florida and earning his bachelor’s degree in Agriculture in 1972. Mr. Clark was immediately offered the position of agriculture teacher at Plant City High School, a job he was to perform impeccably for 28
INTHEFIELD MAGAZINE
December 2013
36 years until his retirement in 2008. One of his jobs, of course, was as advisor of the FFA chapter, and under his leadership the Plant City High School FFA Chapter became known as one of the elite FFA chapters in the State of Florida. His parliamentary procedure team consistently placed in the top three in the state, and many of his other teams also won state contests. Mr. Clark trained 16 state FFA officers, including two presidents, and one of his five national officers held the highest post as president. Mr. Clark’s reputation as an educator and FFA advisor became so great that middle school students who saw him at all of the FFA functions couldn’t wait to get to high school so that they could be in his classes. In 1988 Mr. Clark was named as department head and became responsible for managing an agriculture program with eight agriculture teachers. Despite the periodic budget cuts and other challenges, he continued to get things WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
FFA done and produce outstanding students to help shape a strong and prosperous future for Florida agriculture. Over his 35 years of teaching agriculture education at Plant City High School, Mr. Clark touched the lives of thousands of FFA members. He led by example, teaching that hard work and dedication pay off. He always remained faithful to his church and always displayed his deep faith in God to his students and coworkers. Mr. Clark has also been a leader in many professional and community organizations. He was president of the Hillsborough County Agriculture Teachers Association in 1982-83 and president of the Agriculture Teachers Owls Club in 1985-86. He held many positions with the Polk County Youth Fair, the Florida State Fair, and the Florida Strawberry Festival, and continues to be active in these events. For all his service and many accomplishments, Mr. Clark has been honored with many awards, including the Honorary State FFA Degree and the Honorary American FFA Degree, Plant City Ag Educator of the Year, a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Hillsborough County Fair and in 2012 Mr. Clark was WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
inducted into the Florida FFA Hall of Fame. Mr. Clark was a frequent recipient of the Teacher of Teachers Award and has more than 30 former students teaching agriculture. He is a proud member active of Florida FFA Alumni, Kathleen FFA Alumni and the University of Florida Alumni Association. Mr. Clark was asked about his years of teaching Agriculture Education and all his accomplishments and he replied “I was really blessed beyond measure, both by my parents, family, students, co-workers and God.� Mr. Clark has always said his success was because of the support of his family and his parents. He is a humble man who is not one to want the publicity from his accomplishments, and always credits others for his hard work. Mr. Clark is a mentor to many within the agriculture industry, both inside and outside the classroom. Past students of Mr. Clark will never forget the adventures they had, the hard work and dedication he presented and the lessons that he taught. Some of these lessons are ones that changed their lives. Continued on pg. 30 INTHEFIELD MAGAZINE
December 2013
29
Continued from pg. 29
These days Mr. Clark is enjoying his retirement and spending time with his wife Phyllis, his son Jeremy (Angie), daughter Sylvia and his three grandchildren, Cody, Maggie and Kaydee. Unlike many people who retire and stay as far away from their career as possible, Mr. Clark is still very actively involved in Agriculture Education. Mr. Clark devotes a lot of his time to helping his grandchildren raise supervised agricultural experience project animals, such as their current projects, Polk County bred commercial market steers. He travels with his grandson Cody, chaperoning as he competes in various FFA competitions. This year Cody is also an FFA officer at Kathleen Sr. Mr. Clark also likes to do a
little hunting and fishing when he’s not managing his cattle and citrus operation or doing work in the community with FFA, 4-H, fairs, the Strawberry Festival, and his church. He continues to be a tireless promoter of agricultural education and FFA and continues to donate his time to his alma mater Kathleen Senior FFA as a coach of the livestock judging team, Alumni member and SAC committee member. Mr. Clark is an inspiration to anyone who knows him and truly is the definition of an Agriculturist! We are proud to honor this great man of Agriculture, Mr. Ray Clark as the Polk County In The Field Magazine’s Agriculturist of the Year.
813-767-4703 301 South Collins Street, Suite 101, Plant City, Florida 33563
• 30
P ortrait P h o tograp h er Spe c ializ ing in H igh Sc hool Se niors
INTHEFIELD MAGAZINE
December 2013
•
WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
me at the 54142, if m associ-
pics,
g™ edu and
ation ida’s gh and Florida
Photo courtesy of Ron O’Connor – Farm Credit
deed restrictions dealing with landscape issues; pruning practices; problem plants such as invasive, non-native plants; pesticide and fertilization practices; plant nutritional deficiencies; mulch application; and irrigation system issues including frequency and timing of applications. Other frequent areas of interest cited by communities participating in the FFL Community Association Outreach Program have included stormwater pond bestdropped management practices, with Congressman Dennis Ross by Farm Creditdealing of Cenerosion causedtoby stormwater runoff and questions involving tral Florida discuss issues relevant to Farm Credit and reclaimed water. Evaluations and recommendations are based on sciFlorida agriculture. ence-based research from UF/IFAS. In addition to site evaluations, the Community Association Outreach Program offers onsite presentations L-R Farm CreditINof Florida (FCCF) & 27 THECentral FIELD MAGAZINE JANUARY President 2013 about the FFL principles.
CEO, Reggie Holt, FCCF Director, Robbie Roberson, Con-
gressman Ross, FCCF Director, LewisProgram Stidham, The FFL Community Association Outreach is aand freeFCCF resource Director, Dennis for HOAs and otherCarlton. community associations to provide for guidance in instituting sustainable landscape practices, reviewing landscaperelated covenants and working with landscape maintenance contractors. FFL has had several success stories with communities that adopted FFL practices from which they were able to see reduced water consumption and water utility and maintenance costs. Contact me at the Hillsborough County Extension Service, 813-744-5519 x 54142, if these services would benefit your homeowner or condominium association. For more information on environmental horticulture topics, contact your local County Extension Service. Additional information on Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ can be accessed at http:/ /floridayards.org, http://fyn.ifas.ufl.edu and WaterMatters.org. The Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Community Association Outreach Program is sponsored by the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, the Hillsborough and Polk Boards of County Commissioners and the Southwest Florida Water Management District.
WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM W W W. I N T H E F I E L D M A G A Z I N E . C O M
IINNTTHE December HEFFIELD IELD MAGAZINE AGAZINE 2013 INTM HE F IELD MAGAZINE December JANUARY2013 2013
31 31 27
32 32
IINNTTHE HEFFIELD IELD M MAGAZINE AGAZINE
D December ecember 2013 2013
WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
INTHEFIELD MAGAZINE
December 2013
33
34
INTHEFIELD MAGAZINE
December 2013
WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
INTHEFIELD MAGAZINE INTHEFIELD MAGAZINE
December 2013 December 2013
35 35
tis the season to prepare your soil Bio-Charge Your Fertility! Citrus
With your fertigation, add MoreTM (liquid) and MatrixTM (soluble) microbial solutions to bio-charge your NPK to maximize root flush and nutrient uptake in early spring.
Strawberries
With your fertigation, add ManageTM soluble microbial inoculant to push the big hand of fruit!
Vegetables
Pre-plant with Matrix granular to ensure quick crop establishment & better stands.
Contact us for product availability www.PathwayBioLogic.com www.PathwayBioLogic.com | 813 . 719 . 7284 36
INTHEFIELD MAGAZINE
December 2013
813 . 719 . 7284
Microbes
Matter
WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
INTHEFIELD MAGAZINE
December 2013
37
FLORIDA
POMELOS
The Heart-Healthy Holiday Sweet By Sandy Kaster, M.S. Clinical Medicines, B.S. Nutrition Science
F
resh Florida pomelos and other citrus fruits are now in their peak season. Pomelos resemble giant grapefruits, and each fruit weighs on average about three pounds. Sweet and juicy, pomelos lack the bitter notes found in grapefruit. Compared with grapefruits, pomelos have a lower acid level, milder flavor, and a thicker skin. This pear-shaped fruit can be yellow or green on the outside and white, pink, or red on the inside, with segments surrounded by a tough, inedible membrane. Popular in Asian cultures, pomelos are grown in China, Japan, India, Malaysia, and Thailand. In the United States, this citrus is produced mainly in Florida and California from November through March. The grapefruit is the hybrid product of a pomelo and an orange. The tangelo is a hybrid between the pomelo and the tangerine, and the oroblanco is a hybrid between the pomelo and the grapefruit.
NUTRITIONAL PROFILE
An excellent source of Vitamin C, one serving of pomelo contains over 100 percent of the daily value for this vitamin. Pomelos are also a good nutritional source of dietary fiber, vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, and antioxidants. According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, one third of an average pomelo (200 g) contains 76 calories, 1.56 g protein, 0.08 g fat, 19.2 g carbohydrate, and 2 g of dietary fiber. It also provides 146% of the Daily Recommended Value (%DV) for Vitamin C, 8% for dietary fiber, 10% for potassium, 6% for thiamin and vitamin B6, 4% for riboflavin, magnesium, and phosphorus, and 2% for niacin, iron, manganese, and zinc.
Vitamin C
One third of a fresh Florida pomelo contains more than 100 percent of your vitamin C requirements for a whole day! This vitamin is important for a healthy immune system, cancer prevention, healthy blood circulation and wound healing. This vitamin acts as a potent antioxidant in the body, neutralizing harmful free radicals and preventing its damaging effects in cells. By fighting cell and tissue damage, Vitamin C protects against cancer and other diseases, such as the common cold. This vitamin also helps the body absorb more iron, and aids in the development of strong bones and teeth. Current research findings support that vitamin C’s benefits come from consumption of whole fruits and vegetables. A high intake of produce is associated with a reduced risk of death from all causes, including heart disease, stroke, and cancer. Taking supplements does not seem to provide the same protective benefits as eating the whole fruit.
Fiber
Pomelos and other citrus fruits contain a significant amount of dietary fiber, which can assist with digestion and prevent constipation. According to the American Institute for Cancer Research, a diet high in fiber may decrease the risk of several types of cancer including co38
INTHEFIELD MAGAZINE
December 2013
lon, rectum, breast, and pancreas. Foods like pomelo that are high in fiber and low in calories are a valuable component of a weight-loss diet. A third of a pomelo provides 8 percent of the daily value for fiber, an important nutrient that lowers high cholesterol levels, which helps to prevent atherosclerosis. Fiber can also help maintain steady blood sugar levels, as can fructose, the naturally occurring type of fruit sugar found in oranges.
Potassium
Pomelos are a good source of potassium, as are many fruits and vegetables. One serving of pomelo provides 10 percent of your daily potassium needs. Potassium is an important mineral and electrolyte in the body, which is critical to heart function, digestion, and smooth and skeletal muscle contraction. Research studies have shown a link between bone health and consuming a potassium-rich diet. The findings suggest that eating plenty of foods high in potassium may help prevent osteoporosis. Potassium may also help lower blood pressure.
How to Select and Store
Choose a pomelo that is heavy for its size with a smooth, thin peel. When squeezed, the fruit should yield slightly, but still feel firm. At room temperature, the fruit should have a faintly sweet smell. Avoid fruits with soft spots or wrinkly skin. Fruit Pomelos that feel light for their size may have a drier flesh inside. Pomelos can be stored at room temperature for up to a week. For longer storage, refrigerate for up to three weeks.
How to Enjoy
Pomelos are delicious eaten out-of-hand. Simply cut the fruit into quarters, remove the peel and membranes, and eat the segments. Other ways to enjoy this fruit include: • Toss peeled pomelo segments into any salad or stir-fry. • Squeeze the juice into a pan, allow it to thicken over heat, and use it as a sauce for fish or chicken. • Add pomelo juice to baked goods for a bright refreshing twist. • Slip a few slices of pomelo into a pitcher of water for a refreshing low-calorie beverage. • Use the whole fruit and peel to make citrus marmalade. • Sprinkle sugar and butter over pomelo halves and broil. • Slice the peel for candied rinds. Enjoy fresh Florida pomelos today. With its sweet, juicy flavor, pomelos are delicious as well as healthy!
SELECTED REFERENCES http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ http://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/supplement/potassium http://www.honeypomelo.com WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
WE’VE
BEEN COVERING WHAT’S
GROWING SINCE
2004!
Cattle • Truck Farming • Citrus • Game Hunting
1401 Sam Keen Road Lake, Wales, FL 33853 863.692.1013 We Support Agriculture.
TO
HILLSBOUROUGH’S GROWING BUSINESSES, CONTACT CRAMPTON. EMAIL: DANNY@INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM OR CALL 813-759-6909
JOIN THE LINEUP OF
DANNY
PLEASE
PATRONIZE THESE FINE BUSINESSES IN YOUR AREA.
WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
INTHE IELD MAGAZINE INTFHE FIELD MAGAZINE
December December 2013 2013
39 39
RECIPES
Arugula and Florida Berry Salad with Candied Pecans Recipes Courtesy of the Florida Department of Agriculture
DIRECTIONS In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add arugula, lemon juice and olive oil. Lightly toss the arugula to coat and season lightly with salt and pepper.
INGREDIENTS Salad: 16 ounces arugula, rinsed and drained 1 dozen Florida strawberries, rinsed, hulled and sliced 1 cup Florida blueberries 2 oranges, peeled and segmented 8 ounces goat cheese, crumbled 1 lemon, juiced 1 tablespoon Olive oil Sea salt to taste Fresh ground pepper to taste Candied Pecans: 2 cups Florida pecans 3/4 cup natural Florida sugar 1/2 teaspoon sea salt Heat oven to 400째 F.
40
INTHEFIELD MAGAZINE
December 2013
Serve on four chilled plates. Add an even amount of the dressed arugula to the center of each plate. Arrange an even amount of citrus, blueberries and strawberries in a decorative manner on each plate. Evenly distribute the crumbled goat cheese over the top of each salad. Garnish each salad with a few of the candied pecans. Serve salad chilled.
Heat oven to 400째 F. Spread the nuts on a baking sheet and toast, tossing once, until fragrant, 6 to 8 minutes; transfer to a bowl. Once the baking sheet is cool, line it with parchment paper. In a large skillet, combine the sugar, salt, and 2 tablespoons water. Simmer, swirling the pan occasionally (do not stir as it will crystallize the caramel), until the liquid is amber colored, 12 to 15 minutes. Stir in the nuts, and then spread the mixture on the prepared baking sheet, separating the nuts as much as possible. Let cool. Break up any large clusters before serving.
WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
INTHEFIELD MAGAZINE
December 2013
41
Naturally Amazing Activities
By Sean Green
Recycled Wreath
Each year, most families drag out the holiday decorations only to find there are many things to get rid of before the decorating begins. Scraps of last year’s festivities, wrapping paper that has become too wrinkled to use, bows that no longer have a sticky back, and even uneaten candy canes. Rather than just toss these items, why not use them to create this year’s decorations. This month we feature a simple wreath that the whole family can join in creating. It’s likely that everything you need for this project is already laying around the house somewhere. For an exciting twist on the materials, gather some items from nature such as pinecones, and pine needles, with the right natural materials the wreath may smell pretty good when you’re finished. Old Bows Materials: Scraps of Ribbon Old Bows Scraps of Colored Rope Scraps of Ribbon Small boxes (thumb size) wrapped in scrap wrap Double sided tape ping paper Disposable Picnic Plate Last year’s uneaten candy canes Bowl (used as cutting guide) Pine Cones Pine Needles Directions: • Fasten ribbon through top of the wreath to hang it. • Carefully cut a circle out of the disposable picnic plate • Curl the ends of the ribbon if desired. using a bowl as a guide. • Cover the underside of the disposable picnic plate with double sided tape. • Fasten recycled materials to the disposable picnic plate to create a wreath (be creative here).
42
INTHEFIELD MAGAZINE
December 2013
We would love to see pictures of your wreath and the little artists that created it. You can post pictures of your wreath with comments on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/InTheFieldMagazine.
WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
A Closer Look
By Sean Green
Two Spotted Spider Mite (Tetranychus urticae)
Spider mites are one of the world’s most economically significant pests. The Chelicerata are arthropods that include horseshoe crabs, scorpions, spiders, mites and ticks. Although chelicerata originated as marine animals, they have evolved to become the second largest group of terrestrial animals and maintain the primitive root of the arthropod phylum. Within this large group is the order Acari defining mites and ticks, and include the family Tetranychidae describing spider mites specifically. There are an estimated 1200 species comprising the Tetranychidae family, all of which are notorious pests of ornamentals, vegetables and greenhouse crops. A closer look will reveal why these pests are so difficult to control. Acari, as a group of animals, represent a potential threat to human health. Ticks are vectors of Lyme disease and various forms of haemorrhagic fever such as Ebola virus, Yellow Fever, West Nile, and Dengue fever. Mites in this group contribute to asthma, and dermatitis, moreover, spider mites in particular, are a major agricultural pest that is one of the most difficult to control. Unfortunately, these tiny arthropods are difficult to study and are poorly understood, consequently, there are limited effective pest management options for the agricultural community. The consequences associated with the use of broad spectrum insecticides are becoming more relevant and include the reduction of beneficial insects which only complicates the threat. The two spotted, or red spider mite (Tetranychus urticae) have a seemingly boundless range of host plants and a puzzling reputation of pesticide resistance. To understand pest adaptation, scientists aspired to gain a greater understanding of Tetranychus urticae and the characteristics that make this species resistant to pesticides. In 2011, researchers led by the University of Western Ontario (UWO) in Canada, completely sequenced and annotated the genome for Tetranychus urticae cultivating a greater understanding this species and a framework from which to consider other pests. One of the most profound characteristics of the spider mite genome is its ability to maintain homeostasis (stability of internal systems). Compared with other insects, the Tetranychus urticae genome has unique changes in the internal hormonal environment that may have contributed to evolutionary advantages such as silk production. The silk webbing that characterizes spider mites provides the colony a micro-habitat that provides shelter from predators and chemical agents (such as insecticides). Within the silk shelter, the colony is insulated from temperature and humidity changes and WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
pheromone communication is more effective. It is not just the silk fortress that makes Tetranychus urticae so successful, the rest of its evolutionary strategy is an inside job that makes our human attempts of conquest fail the more we try. Tetranychus urticae is known to feed on more than 1,100 plant species spanning more than 140 various plant families. This is not a trivial matter. Most other insects can claim a handful of host plants at best. Researchers found adaptations in the gene sequence that include signatures of both polyphagy (eating many plants) and detoxification (associated with toxic plant compounds). The interaction between the host plant and the spider mite demonstrates how this species, and possibly others respond to changes in the host environment. Tetranychus urticae is known for its ability to develop rapid resistance to pesticides. Among arthropods it is unmatched in its pesticide resistance. Horizontal gene transfer (HGT) is the ability to transfer genes between organisms by means other than traditional reproduction, for example, by feeding on different hosts, or being exposed to a variety of toxins. Through HGT, Tetranychus urticae can acquire new gene families to quickly become resistant to pesticides in much the same way bacteria becomes resistant to antibiotics. Tetranychus urticae belongs to the most diverse groups of mites, sharing the genetic variation, and evolutionary innovation of over 40,000 described species and a genetic history that began at least 410 million years ago. Biological pest control involves the use of natural predators, parasites, and pathogens, all of which naturally evolve with their host or prey. Several species of insects including predatory midges, Ladybugs, Ghost Ants, and other mite species prey specifically on spider mites and can be an effective and sustainable control strategy; unlike chemical solutions, biological pest control is effective on the eggs and every stage of the mites development. Most biologic solutions have specific seasonal, temperature and humidity requirements for effective use and can be ordered for commercial use. Without a doubt, the Tetranychus urticae genome will provide a new lens from which we view the most challenging pests. Tetranychus urticae is like the lab rat of the insect world that scientist hope will provide insight into the evolutionary biology of a variety of significant pests. Our new understanding of insect evolution and interaction may inspire healthier, more sustainable alternatives to toxic pest control, or at the very least establish the certainty that more is definitely not better. INTHEFIELD MAGAZINE
December 2013
43
44
INTHEFIELD MAGAZINE
December 2013
WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
INTHEFIELD MAGAZINE
December 2013
45
Cla s s ifie d s
Te l: 8 13 .7 5 9 .6 9 0 9
ANIMALS & NEEDS
MASSEY FERGUSON 210 2wd., diesel tractor. $3,750 Call Alvie. 813-759-8722
CECIL BREEDING FARM Full service thoroughbred farm from foaling to the track. Broodmare care. Investment opportunities. 863-899-9620
REAL ES TATE LAND WANTED 10 to 100 acres, no improvements, Hillsborough, Polk or East Pasco. Call Lee 813-986-9141
F OR S ALE
ANIMAL CONTROL Complete Nuisance/Destructive Wildlife Removal & Management! Wild hogs, coyotes, raccoons, opossum, armadillo, squirrels, bobcats, etc. (licensed & insured professional Services) 863-287-2311 ANIMAL & BIRDCAGES Equipment serving the fur bearing animal & exotic bird industry! Cages built to order. Wire by roll or foot. (813) 752-2230. Call Don Ammerman. www.ammermans.com Swaps July 14, 2013 and December 1, 2013 CHICKEN MANURE FOR SALE Dry and available immediately! Call Tim Ford or Danny Thibodeau 863-439-3232
B UILDING S UP P LIES WINDOW SCREENS We make window screens of all sizes available in different frame colors. Call Ted 813-752-3378 T1-11 4 X 8 SHEET 5/ 8-INCH THICK B-grade $22.95. Call Ted 813-752-3378
KITCHEN CABINETS & VANITIES Get quality all wood cabinets for less than the BIG BOX STORES! Call Today! Ask for Blake. 813-752-3378 DOORS AND WINDOWS SPECIAL ORDER No upcharge. House & mobile home. Many standard sizes in stock. Call 813-752-3378 Ask for Blake
J OB S CONTRIBUTING WRITER Write about events in your community. Immediate openings in Hillsborough and Polk Counties. Paid per article. Responsibilities include covering community events and taking pictures. Email your resume to sarah@inthefieldmagazine.com
INDEPENT ACCOUNT MANAGER In The Field Magazine is looking for an independent account managers to Join our team! Please contact Danny @inthefieldmagazine.com or call 813-759-6909
LAW N EQUIP MENT/ S UP P LIES
NEW DOORS CLOSEOUT SPECIAL!!! $75 to $295. Call Ted today 813-752-3378 MOBILE HOME TUBS Metal brand new in box 54” Mobile Home Tubs. Call Ted 813-752-3378 $155.00
BRAND NEW HUSTLER RAPTOR Zero Turn Mower. 52" cut, 23 hp. Kawasaki engine, 3 year warranty. $2,999 Call Alvie 813-759-8722 RUBBER MULCH All colors, buy 10 bags, get 1 FREE! $8.99 a bag. Call Ted 813-752-3378
FARM EQUIP MENT 2012 MASSEY FERGUSON 2615-4L 4X4, shuttle shift, loader with skid, steer bucket. 94.5 hours, warranty. $22,900 Call Alvie 813-759-8722
info @inthe fie ld m a g a z ine .c o m
WANTED TO BUY Problem real estate mortgages. Will consider any situation, defaults, delinquencies. Hillsborough, Pasco and Polk County. CASH OUT! Call H. Lee 813-986-9141 FOR SALE 2.66 acres, Pless Road, Paved Road by owner. 65K, 10% down, owner financing. 813-986-9141 FOR SALE – 45 ACRES VACANT LAND (Pasco County) 45 acres are comprised of gently rolling hills with big trees & solid ground. A great setting for residential development. To the east of the property is a 60 acre parcel (Lake Gilbert) that adds significant aesthetic value to the 45 acres. Zoning: AR (Agricultural-Rural) Call Heidi Cecil for more information 863-899-9620 2.66 ACRE NURSERY FOR SALE OR LEASE N. Lakeland with 1,000 sq ft frame house, 2 sheds, irrigation throughout. Call Bruce 863-698-0019 JANE BAER REALTY Looking for that mountain getaway home? We have what you are looking for. Check out our website at www.janebaerrealty.com or call us toll free 800-820-7829. We are located in Blairsville GA, North Georgia Mountains!
S ERVICES CALLER ON HOLD A low cost service that enables you to communicate important information about your business to customers while they are on hold. No monthly payments or annual payments. Call today and ask for Al 813-763-2220
MIS C. PRIVATE INVESTOR Will consider any situation 813-986-9141
MAHINDRA 8560 40 actual hrs., 2wd, diesel, 83hp, shuttle shift, warranty. $22,500 Call Alvie 813-759-8722
P RODUCE
MASSEY HARRIS FERGUSON NO. 16 PACER With belly mower $1950 Call Alvie 813-759-8722
FRESH PRODUCE Forbes Road Produce. Open everyday from 7:30am - 8pm. Forbes Rd. & I-4 @ exit 17. Come out and see us!
BAD BOY CZT50 Zero turn 26hp Kawasaki. 138 hrs., Warranty. $4,995 Call Alvie 813-759-8722 USED EQUIPMENT Mowers, disk, box blades & disk plows. Call Alvie TODAY! 813-759-8722
M erry Chri stma s
KUBOTA B6100E Tractor with 48" woods belly mower. $1,750. Call Alvie 813-759-8722 46
INTHEFIELD MAGAZINE
December 2013
WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
INTHEFIELD MAGAZINE
December 2013
47
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Take 10% off
$50 off-
Select toys, clothing, and merchandise
offer ends 12/25/13
Any merchandise Purchase over $300 not valid on equipment
Since 1963 we have supplied the best equipment on earth to the best customers. With this year’s holidays being so special we wanted to invite you to come to our stores and see some of the great gift ideas we have for him her or the little ones. Bring in this coupon for special savings. Merry Christmas from the Everglades Family. Plant City, Palmetto, New Port Richey, Leesburg, Belle Glade, Loxahatchee, Fort Myers, Fort Pierce, Okeechobee, Immokalee, Largo, Opening 2014 Naples
www.EvergladesFarmEquipment.com 48
INTHEFIELD MAGAZINE
holiday all locations.indd 1
December 2013
WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM