WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
INTHEFIELD MAGAZINE
January 2014
1
2
INTHEFIELD MAGAZINE
January 2014
WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
By Jim Frankowiak
Business Up Front MOTOR PARTS NAPA STORES: Celebrating 50 Years of Continuous Service
50 Years
Not all auto parts stores are equal, and locally owned Motor Parts exemplifies this perfectly. Motor Parts and its 59 employees are celebrating 50 years of customer-focused service to Polk, Hardee, and Highlands Counties. According to Vice President and General Manager, Kevin Stanaback, who has been part of the organization for 30 years, the difference is notable, “Motor Parts orients its business around its customers, who engage in agriculture and industry. It has been that way for 54 years.” Bill Read, founder and owner of Motor Parts, opened his very first NAPA store in Mulberry, and purchased the store four years later in 1964. In the subsequent years, Mr. Read expanded Motor Parts to include stores in Avon Park, Bartow, Lake Wales, Lake Placid, Plant City, Sebring, and Wauchula.
As further evidence of the company’s commitment to its customers is the industry certification that Motor Parts requires from its staff. “ASE Parts Certification provides an additional layer of excellence in customer service,” said Stanaback. ASE, which stands for Automotive Service Excellence, is an independent, non-profit organization founded in 1972 to improve the quality of vehicle repair and service by testing and certifying repair and service professionals. Among the more than 40 certification tests offered by ASE, is the Auto & Truck Parts program, which requires successful passage of a written examination plus on the job experience and maintenance of certification on a prescribed basis. “This commitment to ASE certification is a win for our customers, a win for our staff members and a win for our company,” noted Stanaback.
“Motor Parts does serve ‘do-it-yourself ’ customers in its retail locations, but we dedicate staff at each store to attend specifically to our local farmers, ranchers, and industrial customers in the markets we serve,” said Stanaback. He also noted that Motor Parts’ inventory reflects its commitment to businesses, highlighting that the outside sales team members survey customer needs to ensure that inventory is a match. “For example, if a customer needs a specific individual filter and hydraulic hose, we make sure that those are continually in stock. This means the customer has little to no downtime, which translates to minimal financial impact for our customers,” he said. Motor Parts’ inventory specialist is Dennis Barnhart with more than 45 years with the company. Barnhart recognizes the important role inventory has in customer satisfaction.
Vehicle owners can easily find ASE Certified Technicians knowledgeable professionals. Repair shops set themselves apart and certified professionals gain the respect and recognition they’ve worked hard to earn. “The Motor Parts’ commitment to professionalism is another way that sets us apart in the marketplace,” he said. “We have many, many long term employees at our locations. It is not unusual to find members of our team who have been with us for 20, 30 and even 45 years. Longevity, commitment, and professionalism are what customers have come to expect from Motor Parts. We’ve got something that’s hard to beat.”
NAPA, the National Automotive Parts Association, is an automotive parts and accessories retailer that was founded in the U.S. in 1925. It is a cooperative that distributes parts to both corporately and independently owned auto parts stores like those of Mr. Read, who has the largest group of NAPA stores in Florida. NAPA operates 62 distribution centers in the U.S., 6,000 stores, 14,000 affiliated NAPA AutoCare repair facilities and more than 400,000 parts in inventory every day. The company has gone beyond automobiles and supplies replacement parts and specialty parts and equipment for the markets served by Motor Parts stores here in central Florida. The cooperative also serves consumers in Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, Latin America and Australia. “It’s good to know NAPA has our back every day,” said Stanaback. WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
Motor Parts also serves the community in other ways. Stanaback notes the importance of the community connection. “We support our communities where Motor Parts has a presence,” said Stanaback. “If there’s a Motor Parts store, you can be certain we’ve given back. Whether it’s Ducks Unlimited, FFA, scouting, youth baseball, Wounded Warriors or the Polk County Sheriff’s Office to name a few —we’ve gotten involved.” If you’re looking for parts on a one-time or continuing basis, give NAPA a call and let their ASE-certified team members take care of your needs.
Avon Park 863-453-3191 Lake Wales 863-676-3471 Plant City 813-752-3193 Lake Placid 863-465-5019
INTHEFIELD MAGAZINE
Bartow 863-533-3128 Mulberry 863-425-1116 Sebring 863-385-0104 Wauchula 863-773-4126 January 2014
3
®
Contents
VOL. 7 • 8ISSUE 7 4 VOL. • ISSUE
Feature Feature Story Rob Krieger J.B. & Leigh Ann Wynn Page Page 34
28
Cover Photo by: Melissa Nichols
Business Up Front - Napa
Page 3
Master Gardener - Poinsettia
Page 10
Tampa Bay Fishing Report
Page 14
Rocking Chair Chatter
Page 22
Kathleen - FFA Wins State Citrus Title
Page 24
Polk County Sheriff’s Office
Page 26
Kathleen - Named State Champion Forestry Team
Page 30
Satsuma orange
Page 38 Recipes
Page 40 Naturally Amazing: Food Stamp Art
POLK COU NTY
CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION P.O. Box 9005 • Drawer HS0 3 Bartow, FL 33831 -9005 OFFICERS & B OARD OF DIRECTORS
President -JB Wynn President - Charles Clark (863) 528-8537 (863) 581-3255 cclark@expoco.com
jbwynn29@gmail.com Vice President - Dave Tomkow (863) 665-5088 Vice President - David McCullers cattlemanslivetock@earthlink.net
(863) 528-1195
Secretary/Treasurer - Justin Bunch (863) 425-1121 jbunch@agriumretail.com Treasure -Justin Bunch Al Bellotto - (863) (863)581-5515 425-1121
Ray Clark jbunch@agriumretail.com - (863) 683-8196 rclark@tampabay.rr.com
Al Bellotto L.B. Flanders, DVM -- (863) (863)581-5515 644-5974 Dewey Fussell - (863) 984-3782 Ray Clark - (863) 683-8196
rclark@tampabay.rr.com
Mike Fussell - (863) 698-8314 fussell.flafarm@verizon.net L.B. Flander, DVM - (863) 644-5974 David McCullers - (863) 528-1195
Dewey Fussell - (863) 698-8314
Moby Persing - (863) 528-4379 fussell.flafarm@verizon.net
Ned Waters (863) 698-1597 Moby-Persing - (863) 528-4379 watersn@doacs.state.fl.us
Mike- (863) Facente - (863) 697-9419 J.B. Wynn 581-3255 jbwynn29@gmail.com Charles Clark- (863) 528-8537
cclarkc4@yahoo.com Alternate - Mike Facente - (863) 697-9419 Standing Committee Chairs: Membership - J.B. Wynn Events - Kevin Fussell (863) 412-5876 Rodeo - Fred Waters (863) 559-7808 watersf@doacs.state.fl.us Cattlewomen - President Marjorie Wood (863) 660-4137 onnie397@aol.com Extension - Bridget Carlisle (863) 519-8677 bccarlis@ufl.edu Sheriff’s Dept. - Sgt. Howard Martin
Page 42
Closer Look -Insects as Food (Entomophagy)
Page 43
44
IINNTTHE HEFFIELD IELD M MAGAZINE AGAZINE
JJanuary anuary 2014 2014
WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
INTHEFIELD MAGAZINE INTHEFIELD MAGAZINE
January 2014 January 2014
5 5
Publisher/Photography Karen Berry Senior Managing Editor/ Associate Publisher Sarah Holt It’s the most wonderful time of the year……no, I’m not late with my holiday message, I’m talking about fair time! I’ve always loved the fair. I used to love it for the rides and games, now I love it as a place to see the FFA and 4-H students show off their hard work! I love seeing the pride on the faces of these competitors as they show people that they know the hard work and responsibility that comes with having projects is paying off. From livestock, to plants, to crafts and more, these youth are to be commended for the hard work they put in to get to the competition. If you have never seen the look on the face of a student just crowned as Grand Champion, you are missing out! In Florida we are blessed with weather that allows us to have fairs much earlier than the rest of the country. First up is the Polk County Youth Fair, held January 25-January 31. The showcase at this fair is all things youth, as the name implies. Beginning February 6 and running 12 days until February 17, the Florida State Fair will host a wide variety of agriculture events for youth and adults. Quickly following on the heels of the Florida State Fair is the Florida Strawberry Festival, February 27 – March 9, an event also full of a variety of agriculture events from dairy and beef cattle, to homemade crafts, and everything in between. These are events you don’t want to miss. While you are there indulging in the obscene fair food, often times food you would never think to make, be sure to let the youth know how much you appreciate their hard work. Also, maybe you can help answer the age old question, “How do you deep fry Pepsi?” Drop by and see us in the Ag Hall of Fame building during the Florida State Fair. See you at the fairs!
The Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you. _ Numbers 6:25
Editor-In-Chief Al Berry 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
January 2014
Ace Air Conditioning & Electric.................16 Agro-Culture Liquid Fertilizers..............................16 Bankers South Group.....................19 Broke & Poor..................................33 Carlton & Carlton, PA....................44 Cattlemens Livestock Auction......21 Cattlemens Livestock Auction.....35 Cecil Breeding Farm.......................13 Darn Grills & Ranch Supply........39 Discount Metal Mart.......................34 Ellison RBM Inc...............................39 Everglades Farm Equipment........48 Fancy Farms....................................12 Farm Credit......................................31 Farm Bureau Ins Bill William......33 Fla Dpt of Ag & Consumer Svcs...........................18 FFA Alumni Association.................23 Florida Farm & Ranchers Supply........................34 Florida Fence Post Company........15 Fred’s Market Restaurant...............9 Grove Equipment Service.............17 Grove Equipment Service............32 Harold’s Feed & Pet supply............11 Haystack Farms...............................44 Helena Chemical-Tampa...............21 International Market World.........20 Jason Grimes Contracting.............7 Kelley Buick.......................................2 Key Plex............................................47 Knights Station Feed......................37 Lightsey Cattle Co.........................39 Mosaic.................................................9 Napa.................................................20 Pathway Biologic............................36 Polk County Cattlemen’s Association...................4 QLF Specialty Products...................7 QLF Specialty Products................23 Rocking “H” Ranch..........................41 Seedway.............................................11 Southside Western Wear..............27 Stephanie Humphrey....................42 The Bug Man..................................39 Wallenstein of Florida...................45 Wishnatzki Farms............................5
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
January 2014
7
Happy New Year! Let’s take a look back at 2013 - What a great year to be a cattleman! Market prices are the highest they’ve ever been. Calves, butcher cows and feeder cow prices have hit an all-time high, and don’t look to be coming down in early 2014. Farm income in 2013 is the highest it’s been in 40 years. If you were in the cattle business already, I’m sure you have been counting your blessings. If you’re just now getting in, well, all I can say is “Welcome”! For those of you who don’t know me, my name is J.B. Wynn and I was born and raised in Lakeland. I live in Alturas with my wife, Leigh Ann, and we are in the cattle business. I have sat on the Polk County Cattlemen’s Board of Directors the last four years, but have been a member for as long as I can remember! If we haven’t met yet, I look forward to working with you over the next few years. We have an exciting year ahead of us, starting first with the Polk County Youth Fair Fundraiser on Saturday, Jan-
8
INTHEFIELD MAGAZINE
January anuary 2014
uary 18 at 6pm at Higgenbotham’s Rocking H Ranch. A good time is had by all at the country dinner, live auction and barn dance. Show up and support your local youth fair. Advance tickets are $25, tickets at the door are $50. As always, the annual Polk County Cattlemen’s Ranch Rodeo and Trade Show will be in February and is entering its 9th year for the trade show and 7th year for the rodeo. This year, it falls on Saturday, February 15, with the trade show opening at 10am followed by the rodeo at 1pm at the Bartow Agricultural Center. Come out to watch your local cowboys and cowgirls compete for a chance to make it to the state finals in Kissimmee in September. I look forward to serving you as your county president. If you need anything, do not hesitate to contact me at jbwynn29@gmail.com. 2014 is going to be a great year and here’s to the continued high cattle prices!
JB Wynn
JB Wynn Polk County Catlemen’s Association President
WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
The first annual fair in the American colonies was held in 1641 in New Amsterdam (now New York City) to showcase farm products of the local area. The USA’s first state fair was held in Syracuse, New York in September of 1841. The first time that fairgoers ate hot dogs and ice cream as they walked along the midway was during the Saint Louis World’s Fair in 1904, thus coining these two foods as the world’s first “fast foods”. In 1904 the South Florida Fair Association was formed and plans for a new exhibition were proposed. The fair was founded as the South Florida Fair and renamed the Mid-Winter Festival a few years later. The name finally changed to the present Florida State Fair in 1915. The Columbian Exposition, or Chicago World’s Fair of 1893, was conducted to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus’ landing in the New World. State fairs began in the nineteenth century for the purpose of promoting state agriculture, through competitive exhibitions of livestock and display of farm products. Besides the rides and exhibits, other venues during the Florida State Fair include the Bob Thomas Equestrian Center, which hosts horse races and other equestrian events; Cracker Country, which demonstrates life in frontier Florida; and exhibitions from most counties of Florida plus various agricultural and other state organizations in the large Expo Hall
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
January 2014
9
Poinsettia By Debra Howell
MASTER GARDENER
A “Most Beautifu l” Plant An interesting aspect of writing gardening articles is the history of each plant revealed by my research. The poinsettia is no exception and has quite a history. The poinsettia is called Euphorbia pulcherrima and occurs in the spurge family. The species name “pulcherrima” means most beautiful, and during the short days of winter this claim cannot be denied. It is certainly among the most beautiful plants of the winter season. For the Aztecs, poinsettia sap provided a form of fever control and the leaf bracts helped them to create a red dye. They also used the plants in their fall celebrations. Montezuma, the great Aztec king, used caravans to haul loads of poinsettias to the site of the current Mexico City. The plant could not be grown at high altitudes, prompting the use of caravans to supply the king with his prized plants. This background should reveal a clue as to the country of origin of this brilliant and mysterious plant. A Mexican native, the plant was named for Joel Poinsett who brought it from Mexico to the United States in 1825. At the time, Mr. Poinsett was the first American Ambassador to Mexico and also a botanist. This was sort of a quid pro quo arrangement as Poinsett had gifted Mexico with the American elm tree. Although Poinsett was a stellar ambassador and United States Congressman, his fifteen minutes of fame came from roaming the Mexican countryside in search of new plants. He then cultivated these plants in his South Carolina greenhouse. His death on December 12, 1851, is now commemorated as Poinsettia Day. Due to the intensive breeding programs involving the basic red poinsettia, now your Christmas poinsettias may be procured in red, peach, pink, burgundy, yellow, white and marbled hues. Now some folks think these plants are poisonous, but studies at Ohio State University and the natural information center for poison control have proved that a 50-pound child would need to wolf down over 500 leaves to receive any adverse effects. This practice could, however, result in diarrhea and vomiting. Who couldn’t see that coming?! And also, who actually volunteered for this study? One caveat is that since the sap is latex, you could have a reaction to contact with the sap if you are allergic to latex. 10 10
IN INTTHE HE FFIELD IELDM MAGAZINE AGAZINE
JJanuary anuary 2014 2014
Although the Paul Ecke Ranch in California supplies 70 percent of the poinsettias in the United States, we have Sunshine Growers here in Fort Meade, Florida, who are huge contributors to the poinsettia trade. Tim Walker, of Sunshine Growers, has been propagating poinsettias for many years, and now the sons of Tim and Susan Walker, Reuben and Ethan, have joined the ranks of these landscape professionals who contribute an ocean of these beauties to the Christmas plant market annually. The Walkers are my “go-to guys” for any expert advice I need for my Fort Meade PRIDE Curb Appeal Committee. Following the Christmas season, you may remove your plants from their containers after frost danger is past. A good rule of thumb is to dig your planting hole a foot wider than the root ball. You should backfill to the same depth at which it was grown in its container. Gently tamp the soil to prevent settling and water thoroughly. You may then mulch with a sustainable product to help with weed control. Prune your plants after the bloom season is over and frost damage danger is past. You will want to trim them down to about eighteen inches from the ground. If you want a compact plant rather than a leggy one, you may want to pinch the plant during the growing season. Do not pinch or prune after September 10, as it won’t leave enough time to develop buds prior to October. If you plan to use poinsettias for cut flowers, you must first treat the fresh cut stems to coagulate the sap. You may submerse the cut ends for one minute in boiling water. But, the method with which I grew up was the cauterization method. I can still picture my mom, Mrs. Velma, with a big box of kitchen matches with which she cauterized the stems that were dripping white with sap. Whichever method you choose will prevent the bract from wilting. Poinsettias grown in your landscape are susceptible to magnesium deficiencies that are especially present in sandy, calcium-based soils. If you notice chlorosis (yellowing) on the leaves, apply magnesium sulfate in the form of Epsom salt twice annually in February or March and again in June or July. WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
If you notice damage to your plants, it is most likely the result of piercing, sucking pests such as mealybugs, spider mites, scales, whiteflies and the ever-present aphids. Rarely, you might encounter the poinsettia hornworm. This worm, which resembles a citrus orange-dog in appearance, is large enough to munch a bunch and cause rapid defoliation. You should deal with these big boys individually, rather than spraying the entire shrub. If you feel that chemical control is necessary, contact your Cooperative Extension Service Office. If your plants experience fungi, it will probably occur where the soil stays wet. The best treatment is pro-active. Just be prudent when you select planting sites and make sure the site doesn’t stay wet. If fungus is present, remove the diseased plants and treat the area with a fungicidal drench or a soil fumigant. Today poinsettias are referred to in Mexico and Guatemala as “La flor de la Nochebuena” or “flower of the Holy Night.” Poinsettias are used traditionally as container plants to celebrate Christ’s season. So, go to your favorite landscape outlet and bring home these plants in their warm, welcoming colors, and share the fellowship of our mild winter season with your precious family and friends.
WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
INTHEFIELD MAGAZINE
January 2014
11
Make all your events “Berry Special” in 2014.
Happy New Year! Our produce stand is now open.
Located at the corner of Rice and County Line Road. | 813.478.3486 | fancyfarms.com 12 12
IN INTTHE HEFFIELD IELDM MAGAZINE AGAZINE
JJanuary anuary 2014 2014
WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
INTHEFIELD MAGAZINE
JJanuary anuary 2014 2014
13
Drift Fishing When drift fishing, your boat becomes as important as your rod and reel. Theoretically, it develops into part of your total fishing tackle package.
bow first it is important to establish how it behaves under different conditions. Occasionally by altering the steering direction of the outboard motor (starboard or port) you can optimize the angle of drift.
A great method of targeting various inshore game fish is drifting. Like other techniques there are strategies veteran anglers use to increase their success. Conversely drift fishing isn’t difficult, in fact it only involves a location that looks fishy, some long distance casting and sufficient patience. With gusty winds and fast currents drifting in front of a sea anchor or a set of Power-Pole Drift Paddles can be a reliable method for adjusting boat speed and its angle of drift.
For example, if the desired drift is bow to the wind, place the anchor on the windward front quarter of the boat or drifting stern to the wind, it should be placed on the windward stern quarter. For a more sideways drift, place it somewhere close to amidships. Ideally, you want to drift slowly sideways in relation to the wind.
Power-Pole Drift Paddles /Sea Anchors/ Drift Socks … Sea anchors were originally designed as a simple, relatively inexpensive, safety device, that when deployed unfolded like an underwater parachute to keep your bow to the wind in the event you lost power on your vessel. Then like all good things its use propagated and soon became a widely used fishing tool that created pull or drag on the sides, bow or stern respectively to slow a fishing boat in windy conditions. In relation to their size and outstanding boat control sea anchors also fold or roll up nicely for easy storage. When purchasing a sea anchor be certain and match it to your boat length and weight. I have never regretted buying the next larger size for my 24 foot Action Craft. Sea anchors, often referred to as drift socks, play a vital role in safety, recreational, and tournament angling. Unlike drift socks the Drift Paddle concept functions differently from socks, they are attached to a Power-Pole Shallow Water Anchor and the up and down is controlled hydraulically. There is no storage required, the boat and you stay dry, and you’re not pulling in a parachute filled with 200 lbs. of water. Drift Angles - Since boats are unique to their own manufacturer they come in various shapes and sizes. Since most boats drift stern first or
14 14
IINNTTHE HEFFIELD IELD M MAGAZINE AGAZINE
JJanuary anuary 2014 2014
Here again unlike drift socks, Drift Paddles can add stability in choppy water and are fully adjustable. With only the touch of a button, the Power-Pole Drift Paddle deploys up to 10-ft. and its seven quickchange and locking paddle positions control the angle of your drift, while slowing your forward motion by up to 50%. Drift Speed… Even if the vessel drifts ideally to the wind and current, a sea anchor is helpful to slow the speed of your drift. This can be crucial if strong winds or current is pushing the boat too rapidly. Everything on, in, or attached to, reacts to wind like a sail, so whenever possible remove them and, provided the winds are calm, this may be all that’s required. Drift Fishing … There are two things that control a drift, one is the wind the other is current. Being able to understand and forecast how the boat behaves in these conditions should help you achieve better positioning and a productive drift. Actually Fishing on a Drift… When it comes to actual fishing, it’s a good idea to cast away from the wind or toward the direction you’re drifting. Try not to cast into wind especially with braided line. Fishing in the direction of the drift allows you to cover areas undisturbed by the boat. Then again, it requires your attention to keeping your line taught as you drift towards it. Failure to keep a tight line results in missed strikes or swallowed hooks. Drift sock forward trolling tip… Using two smaller drift socks, one on either side of the bow, keeps your boat straight. Use your forward bow cleat or if you have two forward quarter bow cleats, one on each side, use them. Or by all means use your Power-Pole Drift Paddles, this is a great application for the drift paddles in slowing the boat and keeping it straight.
WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
Drift Socks
Yellow Tail Jack
Tampa Bay Fishing Report January 2014 SNOOK: (Season is Closed) Find some greenbacks, net some and there’s a good chance you can find a snook willing to eat them if you fish them slow enough. I’ve been finding them around docks, in deeper water with muddy bottoms. I’ve also had several good days tossing diving or suspending lures in some inshore channels, canals, creeks and rivers. REDFISH: I had several good Redfish days on the north and south end of the Bay. Live or dead bait under a cork and you should get a good bite going. Live shrimp tail hooked and tossed around docks using a light weight jig head is also a good bet. Plus you never know what you might pull out from under a dock using a shrimp. Skipping artificial soft MirrOlure, DOA, Gulp plastic lures on a light weight jig head around docks and structure should produce some good cool weather entertainment.
“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: As usual the trout bites been good and should continue through March. There are some really big fish hanging around shallow water potholes, and on negative winter tide, unfortunately for those who like staying in a boat, it’s wading that is the best bet to load up a Frabill Flow-Troll Bucket with some good size shrimp and get out of the boat. A good incoming or outgoing tide is usually the trick, as they seem to eat better on moving water. Don’t be surprised when trout fishing with jigs if you catch several pompano. We’ve landed several nice fish this winter. COBIA & SHARKS: Last week I saw a few cobia cruising the warm water discharges near power plants and actually found a couple on the flats around the manatees. One was swimming under the big mammal and you could hardly see it. It seems there are always plenty of sharks, jacks, and ladyfish hanging around the warm water discharges at the power plants and they offer some first-class wintertime action. SHEEPSHEAD: If you’re after these tasty fish the key places are bridges, pilings, docks, oysters and rock plies. Rig up with a #1 hook, small weight and a piece of shrimp, oyster or mussel, scrape the pilings and you’re in the game. Be ready, there are some really nice fish coming from around the bridges.
WWW.IIN NTTHE HEFFIELD IELDM MAGAZINE.COM AGAZINE.COM WWW.
IN NTHE HEFIELD IELD MAGAZINE AGAZINE
January January 2014 2014
15
16
INTHEFIELD MAGAZINE
January 2014
WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
TOYS!
NOW Availa
WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
INTHEFIELD MAGAZINE
ble!
January 2014
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
January 2014
WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
Join Today! Visit FreshFromFlorida.com or call us at (850) 617-7399.
WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
INTHEFIELD MAGAZINE
JJanuary anuary2014 2014
19
20
INTHEFIELD MAGAZINE
January 2014
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 January 2014
21 21
GRITS Last year I went to my wife’s family reunion in Alabama. I decided to do a little “Southern Survey” on grits, since most everyone in attendance were true southerners. I know I have written about “God’s Manna From Heaven” before, but I thought you might be interested in the results of my survey. My first question was, “What Are Grits?” John “Greg” Davidson was a walking encyclopedia on grits. When posed the question he said, “I did an essay in college on the origin of grits. What do you want to know?” “Well, John” I asked, “If a Yankee asked you what grits were, what would you say?” He replied, “First off, Yankees have attempted to create synthetic grits. They call it ”Cream of Wheat.” The main ingredient, as far as I can tell, is Elmer’s Glue mixed with shredded Styrofoam.” I asked Jerry Davidson, Patsy’s uncle, “When they ask how grits are formed, what do you tell them?” “No problem, I just tell them grits are formed deep and underground with intense heat and pressure much like a volcano. Then I give them the full story! I tell them it takes more than a thousand years to form a single Grit. Most of the world’s grit mines are in the south, mainly Alabama and Georgia, and are guarded by armed guards with dogs. Harvesting the grit is a dangerous occupation, and many grit miners lose their lives each year so that grits can continue to be served morning after morning with the correct amount of butter.” I asked Kim Strother, my wife’s cousin, about the best way to cook grits. She said, “There’s nothing to it. You boil a cup and a half of water with salt and a little butter, dump in about five tablespoons of grits. Let the grits soak up all the water, then put the heat to it. When you stick a pencil in the grits and it stands alone, the grits are done.” Aunt Babs jumped into the conversations and said, “Do you know how to tell if the grits are buttered enough to eat?” “What is your answer, Aunt Babs?” I asked. She replied, “You hold an un-pealed ripe banana next to the bowl of grits. If the colors match, the grits are ready to eat.” Those Alabama people know how to cook grits and make red eye gravy. Grits, homemade buttermilk biscuits and red-eyed gravy will beat a T-bone steak and baked potato every time. My mother made the best biscuits in the world, and always said you never ever substitute canned or store bought biscuits for the real thing because they cause rotten teeth and impotence. 22
INTHEFIELD MAGAZINE
January 2014
Now I have some questions for you to help me answer. Does pushing the elevator button more that once make it arrive faster? If corn oil is made from corn, and vegetable oil is made from vegetables, then what is baby oil made from? Why doesn’t glue stick to the inside of the bottle? How is it one careless match can start a forest fire, but it takes a whole box to start a campfire? Do illiterate people get the full effect of Alphabet soup? Why is it that now everyone has a cell phone, no one talks about seeing UFOs like they used to? Who decided “Hotpoint” would be a good name for a company that sells refrigerators? Who took the bite out of the Apple logo? Do Victor the Dog’s relatives still receive royalties from RCA Victor when they use his picture on their label? Why isn’t there a period after Dr on the Dr Pepper label? Can you knock the stuffing out of the Pillsbury Dough Boy? Was Betty Crocker ever a flour child? Why do people spend twice as much money on a shirt just because it has popular logo on it? And men, when you’re working on the car and your hands become coated in grease, why is it your nose begins to itch, and you have to tinkle? I am not sure I have a firm grip on the situation we are in today! If you cross the Cuban border illegally you will be thrown into political prison to rot. If you cross the Venezuelan border illegally you will be branded a spy and your fate will be sealed. If you across the Iranian border illegally you are detained indefinitely. If you cross the Afghan border illegally, you get shot. If you cross the Saudi Arabian border illegally you will be jailed. If you cross the Chinese border illegally you may never be heard from again. If you cross the border into the United States you can get a job, drivers license, welfare, food stamps, credit cards, subsidized rent or a loan to buy a house, free cell phone, free education and free health care. I think I change my name and get caught sneaking across the border into the United States. Did you hear the story of the Florida senior citizen that was driving his brand new Corvette convertible on I-75 at 90 miles an hour? He looked in his rear view mirror and saw a FHP Trouper, blue lights flashing and siren blaring. The old sport floored it to 100 mph, then 110, and on to 120. Suddenly he thought, “What am I doing? I am too old for this,” and pulled over to await the trooper’s arrival. Pulling in behind him, the trooper got out of his vehicle and walked up to the Corvette. He looked at his watch, and said, “Sir, my shift ends in 15 minutes. Today is Friday. If you can give me a good reason for speeding---a reason I’ve never heard before, I’ll let you go!” The old gentleman thought for a second and said, “Three years ago, my wife ran off with a Florida State Trooper. I thought you were bringing her back.” “Have a good sir, Sir,” replied the trooper. And in closing, don’t worry about the world coming to an end today. It’s already tomorrow in Australia! WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
Have You Discovered Your Source Of Liquid Supplement is No Longer Available? Turn To Randy Davis with Quality Liquid Feeds, to Discuss New Options!
To learn more about our products, contact:
WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
Randy Davis 337.523.4107
INTHEFIELD MAGAZINE
January 2014
23
By Lexi Sanchez
Kathleen
FFA Wins State Citrus Title The annual Citrus Career Development Event (CDE) was held on December 10, 2013 at the FFA Leadership Training Center (LTC) in Haines City. FFA chapters from all over the state gathered for a chance to win the State Citrus title. For some of these members it was just the beginning of successful FFA career but for others it symbolized one of their last chances at a FFA State Championship title. This was the case for Kathleen FFA member Melissa Shipley, who was determined to attain first place in at least one state level CDE before she graduates in May. With all the hard work and time that she and fellow team members, Emmett Lee, Taeler Dupre and Joseph Julian, put forth for this CDE, Melissa and her team met the goal. Kathleen FFA took first place in the State Citrus CDE event. Winning State Citrus, one of the most competitive contests in Florida, is an amazing feat in itself, but this is the second consecutive year that Kathleen FFA has received this title. Not only did they have the contest’s “High Individual,” Taeler Dupre, but they also had the second, third and fourth placing individual scores all coming close to each other within a few points. Students competing are required to take a 25 question general knowledge exam, covering topics ranging from 24 24
NT THE HEF FIELD IELD M MAGAZINE AGAZINE IIN
anuary 2014 2014 JJanuary
harvesting methods and how much a box of tangerines weigh, all the way to greenhouse production and disease control methods. Additionally students must have the skills to identify 38 varieties of citrus fruit, 35 pests and predators, 27 weeds and 32 diseases and disorders effecting citrus productivity in our state. The samples can either be photographs or live samples collected and meticulously set out by leaders in the citrus industry, all of the factors adding up to a grand total of 209 points as a perfect score. Unfortunately for this particular CDE there is no national level contest but it is still an amazing accomplishment for these students putting forth time after school and during Ag classes studying to do their best. Getting every member together after school at the same time is a difficult task considering half of the team was on a State Champion Forestry team and for a week Kathleen FFA chapter members and their advisors had been in Louisville, Kentucky for the National Convention. They took every opportunity to practice, working hard to make up for lost time and it is obvious to these members of Kathleen FFA that hard work really does pay off! WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
PA FR R E The year 2014 marks a historic 110th annual K E Fair, with the theme “1st Place For Fun” reminding IN fairgoers that the Florida State Fair is the first state G fair of the year in the country. Boasting the largest !
INTRODUCING THE 110TH 2014 FLORIDA STATE FAIR The Florida State Fair Authority announces the 2014 Florida State Fair, scheduled to take place from February 6 – 17, 2014 at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa near I-4/I-75. Advance tickets go on sale on Friday, January 3 at Walgreens locations throughout the State and also at participating AAA Tampa Bay area locations (list of locations provided below).
Admission: Advance pricing is $7 for seniors (select senior days only) $9 for adults $5 for children ages 6-11.. Ride armbands - $25 in advance.
TICKETS AVAILABLE AT: •Walgreens stores
independent midway and highlighting the largest traveling roller coaster in North America, the Fair also offers 110 free things to do; four featured concerts including America, Country Gold, Sister Hazel and Uncle Kracker, amazing animals and livestock, the Mildred W. and Doyle E. Carlton Jr. Cracker Country, bizarre side show spectacles like sword swallowing and fire eating, an exciting FMX Motorcycle Thrill Zone, fantastic fair food and other exciting entertainment throughout the twelve days of Fair fun. “We’ve created expanded daily discounts and promotions to appeal to every group from honoring our heroes on opening day and four senior days to college day and four student days touching nine surrounding counties,” notes Charles Pesano, Executive Director of the Florida State Fair Authority. “This is a great year to experience the fair and the key for having epic fun on a budget will be to buy early and save.” Country Gold concert tickets on Wednesday, February 12 can only be purchased through the Florida State Fair Authority. Shows will be at noon and 4 pm. All tickets available through the Fair box office, website, mail or fax: Call 1-800-345-FAIR (3247) Other significant discounts exist throughout the Fair on ride armbands, themed promotional days and evening hours on select days. Check website for details.
Children 5 and under are FREE
• participating AAA locations throughout Tampa Bay including: AAA Travel Center, Belleair, Bradenton, Brandon, Carrollwood, Clearwater, Lady Lake, Lake Sumter Landing, Lakeland, Lakewood Ranch, New Tampa, Palm Harbor, Port Richey, Quest South in Orlando, Sarasota, Seminole, Spring Hill, St. Petersburg, Sun City Center, Tampa and Trinity.
Florida State Fairgrounds • 4800 US Hwy. 301 North, Tampa 33610
WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
INTHEFIELD MAGAZINE
January 2014
25
Anonymous Tip
Leads Deputies to In-progress Rooster Fight – 14 Suspects Arrested By Grady Judd, Polk County Sheriff
! D E T BUS
Shortly before 4:30 pm, on Saturday, November 16, 2013, Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies received an anonymous tip about possible rooster fights taking place at 4560 Carl Boozer Road, Haines City. Deputies responded to the location and discovered a fight in progress with 14 suspects at the scene. Agriculture Crimes deputies responded and a search warrant was obtained for the property. One suspect, Garcia-Rivera, was in possession of $680 in cash, and a large amount of fighting paraphernalia was located inside his vehicle. In addition, two firearms along with a large quantity of rooster fighting paraphernalia were located in three separate vehicles. Inside the barn deputies found two roosters in tied sacks to be weighed prior to a fight. A rooster bath, discarded spur packaging, sparring dummy, mole skin wrapping, syringes, and a variety of medicines were also located on the property. There were approximately 200 roosters, hens, and chicks in cages within the barn area.
Arrested were: 1. Noel Garcia Rivera, DOB 08/08/1973, 239 Magellan Drive, Kissimmee 2. Mario Antonio Guzman, DOB 05/29/1972, 634 Polynesian Court, Kissimmee 3. Gerardo J Ramos-Pamales, DOB 12/21/1980, 4503 Ross Lanier Lane, Kissimmee 4. Manuel Figueroa, DOB 03/13/1935, 4560 Carl Boozer Road, Haines City 5. Jaime Criado-Colon, DOB 07/29/1965, 3309 Baker Road, Haines City 6. Manuel Emil Contreras-Lorenzo, DOB 03/20/1981, 721 Euclid Avenue, Lake Wales 7. Rhadames Mora-Burgos, DOB 08/15/1978, 1026 Bice Grove Road, Hines City 8. Jose Antonio Ocasio-Ocasio, DOB 04/20/1956, 906 Cumberland Drive, Kissimmee 9. Arnold Rodriguez, DOB 08/17/1955, 342 Mystery House Road, Davenport (registered sex offender) 10. Jesus Santana-Ramirez, DOB 07/20/1935, 707 Fore Lane, Kissimmee 11. Mitchel Santana, DOB 03/27/1967, 707 Fore Lane, Kissimmee 12. Nelson A. Cordero-Nunez, DOB 06/26/1959, 3237 Fairhaven Avenue, Kissimmee (Dominican Republic entertainer – 1980s) 13. Joaquin Noel Abdon-Fernandez, DOB 12/31/1975, 8545 Wichita Place, Orlando 14. Juan Almanzar, DOB 02/14/1966, 627 Baldwin Circle, Kissimmee 26 26
IINNTTHE HEFFIELD IELD M MAGAZINE AGAZINE
JJanuary anuary 2014 2014
The 14 suspects were each charged with Fighting and Baiting Animals, and Possession of Fighting Paraphernalia. The information we received from the tipster helped us break up a rooster fight in progress. Ultimately, the birds fight to the death, but many suffer injuries which go untreated. Illegal activity such as rooster fighting accompanies gambling, and can often involve drug dealing, illegal gun sales and other crimes. If you suspect illegal activity taking place in rural areas of the county, please contact our Agriculture deputies at 863-298-6200. WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
813-752-2379
Mon. - Sat.: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Western & Outdoor Wear, Farm, Ranch & Pet Supplies
3014 S. Jim Redman Pkwy. (Hwy. 39 S) Plant City,INFL • www.southsidestores.com THEFIELD MAGAZINE January 2014 27
WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
INTHEFIELD MAGAZINE
January 2014
27
J.B. & Leigh Ann Wynn By Melissa Nichols
When we choose our feature stories, we try to focus on people who lead by setting an example, people whose stories are an inspiration to those who read them, and those who are really the backbone of the agriculture community in which they live. This month’s feature story is all of that and more. With roots as deep as they can possibly be within the agricultural history of Polk County, this month’s feature story is J.B. & Leigh Ann Wynn.
dad have inspired him to continue on his father’s passion, cattle.
J.B. (Justin Boyett) is the son of Dennis and Sara Wynn of Lakeland. Dennis spent many years as a meat manager at Publix. Dennis Wynn raised cattle on the side and it was truly his passion and dream to continue to grow his herd. His sons J.B. and Stewart learned the entire cattle operation first hand, watching, listening and working with their father. They learned about the hard work associated with having a successful cattle operation. J.B. was actively involved in FFA and served as the President for the Lakeland Sr. High School FFA Chapter for two consecutive years before he graduated in 1999. J.B. was also an avid showman, raising and showing Polk County Youth Fair Market steers. J.B. went on to attend Santa Fe Community College in Gainesville. J.B. started dating Leigh Ann Lightsey, who was also in Gainesville attending the University of Florida. J.B. somewhat knew her from growing up in Polk County and being involved at the Polk County Youth Fair. Leigh Ann also showed steers in the Polk County Youth Fair from the age of 8-18. Being raised with and around cattle is just in Leigh Ann’s blood. Riding horses is another story, as she is afraid of their power. Tragically in the years to follow, J.B.’s dad Dennis was diagnosed with brain cancer. J.B. soon after moved back down to Polk County to work cattle and spent the seven years of his dad’s terminal illness paying close attention to every word his dad said, especially when it came to his most passionate subject, cattle. He learned a lot about patience and tenacity. Dennis lost his battle with cancer in 2009 but the lessons that J.B. learned from watching, listening and assisting his 28
INTHEFIELD MAGAZINE
January 2014
Leigh Ann , daughter of Cary and Marcia Lightsey, is a seventh generation cattlewoman in Florida and was raised on her family’s cattle and citrus operation in Lake Wales, Lightsey Cattle Company. Like a match made in heaven, J.B. and Leigh Ann have been inseparable ever since they began dating. They married in 2004 and are well on their way to having a successful cattle operation of their own. They are an inspiration to many young people as they have worked very hard for what they have. They both had a dream in common, that dream was to have that successful cattle operation that Dennis Wynn always dreamed he would have. J.B. works and manages the cattle operation, handles the medical needs of the cattle, the feed regimens, and coordinates the working cattle and ranch hands. And as any good team does, Leigh Ann picks up the office work, she handles the paperwork, billing, taxes and helps out when they work cows on the weekends. J.B. also makes a living day-working for other ranchers, as well as building barns, cow pens and fences. “I love working around cattle, other ranchers and just being outdoors.” JB and Leigh Ann are great people to be around, they are always willing to help others. JB and Leigh Ann enjoy opening up their home and ranch to different groups, most recently the Florida Baptist Children’s Home. “The kids came out and we gave them “A Day in the Life of a Cowboy”. It was so sweet to watch them ride a horse for the first time or use a branding iron to brand a piece of wood to hang in their cottage or rope a roping dummy while sitting in a saddle. I think it was something that most of them have never had the chance to do and we can’t wait for them to come back again,” said Leigh Ann. Leigh Ann works a full time job outside of the cattle operation. She is the Senior VP of Business Development for Land South Group in Lakeland, where she works in varying capacities for their many companies, including Bankers South, WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
an agricultural financing company, and Land South Realty, a real estate brokerage firm mainly handling ag tracts. She is most proud of obtaining her mortgage license this past year and being able to assist farmers and ranchers with their ag lending needs. I sat down with Leigh Ann and asked her about keeping up with her career while also helping with her own cattle operation. She replied, “I really enjoy interacting with other cattlemen and citrus growers that go through the same issues throughout the year as my friends and family. I understand the cash flow issues that come along with a growing agricultural company and I get joy out of helping them expand their operation.” Leigh Ann also has recently begun a two-year agricultural leadership program based out of the University of Florida, the Wedgworth Leadership Institute. She and 29 other agriculturally-minded individuals met for the first time in November in Gainesville to start their journey together. She is looking forward to this opportunity to grow in and outside of ag, share memories that will last a lifetime, and network from Tallahassee to D.C. This group even gets to finish up the program with an overseas trip at the end of the two years. Four other Wedgworth members of Class IX are from Polk County. J.B. and Leigh Ann have goals that they want to continue to reach with their own cattle operation, and they will enjoy every step of the way getting there. Being married almost ten years and no children, they think of their cattle as their “babies.” These same goals also make J.B. the perfect person for his newest title, as he is now the Polk County Cattlemen’s President. It takes someone who is motivated and wants to
WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
see the future of the cattle industry in Polk County succeed to be an effective President and J.B. is just that. J.B.’s dad Dennis sat on the Polk County Cattlemen’s Board of Directors for over nine years and was heavily active as a membership chair for many years. J.B. has followed in his dad’s footsteps with his involvement in the Polk County Cattlemen’s Association. J.B. is excited about his role and he looks forward to meeting all of the members. It doesn’t take long to see that J.B. Wynn is one of the hardest working young men around. J.B. is often referred to as “the good ole boy kind” by fellow cattlemen because he always tries to help anyone he can. J.B. is the “give you the shirt off his back” kind of person, those people are just few and far between anymore. Cary Lightsey says about his daughter and son-in-law J.B., “They are both really hard workers. All of my kids work hard for what they have and don’t stand around waiting for a handout. JB will make a great president for the Cattlemen’s.” Charles Clark, the previous Polk County Cattlemen’s President was asked about J.B. taking over position of President. Charles responded “J.B. has been a PCCA Director for the past four years and has participated in many of the Association activities during that time. He has served on the Rodeo committee and works tirelessly to promote the Association and its goals. He and Leigh Ann believe in the future of agriculture and the cattle industry in Florida. J.B. enthusiastically gives back to the cattle industry and will serve as an example to all of our members to also step forward and serve the industry. While he has ties to the Florida of old, he knows for continued success in the cattle industry, hard work and adapting to changes will be of the utmost importance.”
IN INTTHE HEFFIELD IELDM MAGAZINE AGAZINE
JJanuary anuary 2014 2014
29 29
Kathleen Named State Champion Forestry Team ! By Melissa Nichols
On November 14 and 15, FFA members from around the state gathered in Perry, Florida for the annual State Forestry Career Development Event (CDE). Each district from the state was represented by the FFA chapter that won the district contest. These students prepared rigorously for these two days and a chance to win the State Forestry Title. On the night of November 14, the events began with the 50-question general knowledge test. Early Friday morning, the rest of the contest took place. The contest consisted of a dendrology portion, tools portion, insects and diseases, timber cruising and maps. For dendrology, there were 50 possible trees and out of those, 20 were selected. Students identified these trees both by their common names and by their scientific names. For the tools portion, 20 tools are selected from the list that is provided and are in turn identified by the competitors. The insects and diseases portion again consists of 20 specimens. Pictures, as well as live or preserved samples of these insects, were used, as well as pictures of the diseases. Timber cruising is generally considered the hardest part of forestry. Competitors are given a Biltmore stick and have to use it and the trigonometric measurements on it to find the diameter of and how many 16 foot logs can be obtained out of the ten trees 30
INTHEFIELD MAGAZINE
January 2014
that are marked. The maps are the final portion of the Forestry CDE. USGS Topographic maps are the types of maps that are generally used for this contest. The foresters in charge of this part of the contest take the maps that are selected and pull questions from them. Questions can consist of interpreting symbols, finding distance between two points and naming the elevation of a point as well as many others. After the contest, the scores were tallied. After the top three teams from each category were named, it was clear that the State Champion Forestry team could be basically any team that was there. First, third place was announced, then second. Lastly, Kathleen High School was announced as the FFA State Champions for Forestry. Taeler Dupre was also named the highest individual, with the highest overall individual score in the contest. As a result, Kathleen High will be the school that represents the state of Florida in the National Forestry CDE at the National FFA Convention in Louisville, Kentucky this October. This is a huge accomplishment for Kathleen High School FFA. WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
All About Trees 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 best management practices, dealing with erosion caused by stormwater runoff and questions involving reclaimed water. Evaluations and recommendations are based on science-based research from UF/IFAS. In addition to site evaluations, the Community Association Outreach Program offers onsite presentations about the FFL principles. The FFL Community Association Outreach Program is a free resource for HOAs and other community associations to provide for guidance in instituting sustainable landscape practices, reviewing landscaperelated covenants and working with landscape maintenance contrac3. The in success which astories plantwith or animal lives. that adopttors. FFLenvironment has had several communities ed practices from which theycalled were this able for to see reduced water con4.FFL A kangaroo is sometimes short. sumption and water utility and maintenance costs. Contact me at the 7. There areCounty lots ofExtension these found in a813-744-5519 forest, and some are if Hillsborough Service, x 54142, goodservices to climb. these would benefit your homeowner or condominium association.
Across
8. The crop of trees in a forest is called a _____.
For more information on environmental horticulture topics,
9. In somecontact forestsyour you can set up a tent and _____. local County Extension Service.
Additional information on Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ 10. The skin-like outer covering of a tree trunk. can be accessed at http:/ /floridayards.org, http://fyn.ifas.ufl.edu and WaterMatters.org. 11. Most of these are green; they come in all shapes and sizLandscaping™ Association es, The and Florida-Friendly are found on the branches of Community trees. Outreach Program is sponsored by the University of Florida’s 12. The indigenous meaning ofSciences, the name this forestand is Institute of Food and Agricultural the of Hillsborough ‘Amongst theofTrees’. Polk Boards County Commissioners and the Southwest Florida Water Management District.
Down 1. Learning about forests is part of Studies of Society and the _____?
2. The limbs of a tree are called? 5. The top part, or crowns of trees, including branches and foliage. 6. The unit of measurement used to describe the area of forests. 12. Forests provide homes to animals, including _____. 13. In forests there can be two categories of features. One is built and the other is _____. 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 January 2014 HEFFIELD IELD MAGAZINE AGAZINE 2014 INTM HE F IELD MAGAZINE January JANUARY 2013
31 31 27
32 32
IINNTTHE HEFFIELD IELD M MAGAZINE AGAZINE
JJanuary anuary 2014 2014
WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
INTHEFIELD MAGAZINE
January 2014
33
34
INTHEFIELD MAGAZINE
January 2014
WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
WWW. WWW.IIN NT THE HEF FIELD IELDM MAGAZINE.COM AGAZINE.COM
INTHEFIELD MAGAZINE
January 20142014 January
35 35
In the soil . . .
on the leaf
Knows Citrus When dormancy ends, and the focus soon turns to
maximizing top flush, Pathway
microbes will optimize micronutrient and potassium availability for the tree.
MERGE
TM
is formulated to enhance dry or liquid primary & secondary nutrient inputs. Easy to apply ‌ Microbes ride with your fertilizer.
Contact your local Pathway distributor or representative for MERGE
TM
.
www.PathwayBioLogic.com 813 . 719 . 7284 36
INTHEFIELD MAGAZINE
January 2014
WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
INTHEFIELD MAGAZINE
January 2014
37
FLORIDA
Satsuma Very juicy and sweet
By Sandy Kaster, M.S. Clinical Medicines, B.S. Nutrition Science
V
ery juicy and sweet, the Florida Satsuma orange is a type of seedless mandarin orange that is prized for its mild, delicious taste and low acidity. Also called Satsuma tangerine or Satsuma mandarin, the fruit is easily peeled and seedless, making it a convenient, portable, and healthy snack. Satsumas are one of the sweetest citrus varieties available and have a tender, juicy texture. A prominent feature of the Satsuma is its thin, leathery skin loosely wrapped around the fruit, allowing it to be more easily peeled than most other citrus varieties. Originating from Japan, this citrus fruit is grown in the United States, in California, Alabama, Louisiana, Florida, Mississippi, and Texas. Oranges and other citrus are major crops for Florida, which is the second largest citrus producer in the world, behind Brazil. In 200506, Florida accounted for 68 percent of the U.S. citrus production, California for 28 percent, and Texas and Arizona for 4 percent. The majority of Florida’s orange production is for the juice processing industry, but a large number of oranges are produced for the fresh market, and others are shipped both domestically and internationally. Florida leads the country’s production of not only oranges, but also tangerines and grapefruit.
Folate Satsumas and other varieties of oranges are a great source of folate, a vitamin that can reduce the risk of birth defects of the brain and spinal cord (neural tube defects) in the fetus. Pregnant women should consume a diet high in folate, and eating an orange or other citrus fruit every day can help. Folate is also essential for growth and development, and plays a key role in DNA formation. Its heart-healthy benefits come from its ability to lower homocysteine levels in the body. Homocysteine is an amino acid in the blood that is correlated with heart disease, so lower levels of this compound are desirable. Additionally, low levels of folate have been linked with low energy levels, depression and even memory impairments. So it’s an essential vitamin for everyone, in addition to its significant importance for the developing fetus.
NUTRITIONAL PROFILE Satsuma oranges are as nutritious as they are delicious. This sweet citrus is also an excellent nutritional source of dietary fiber, folate, thiamin, potassium, and Vitamin A. In addition to these vitamins and minerals, oranges contain a wealth of other disease-fighting compounds, such as phytonutrients and antioxidants. These potent nutrients fight cancer, lower cholesterol, and control blood sugar levels.
Phytonutrients Oranges contain more than 170 phytonutrients, a class of antioxidants that protects against allergies, cancer, heart disease, and the effects of aging. Some research studies have found that people with high intakes of flavonoids have a much lower risk of dying from heart disease. This may be due to its ability to lower high blood pressure and cholesterol, which translates into better cardiovascular health. Polyphenols, another class of phytonutrients found in oranges, may fight against cancer, viruses, allergies, tumors, and inflammation.
According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, one mediumsized Satsuma (109 g) contains 50 calories, 1g protein, no fat, 11 g carbohydrate, and 2 g of dietary fiber. It also provides 110% of the Daily Recommended Value (%DV) for Vitamin C, 8% for folate, 6% for thiamin, 4% for vitamin B6, pantothenic acid, niacin, and calcium, as well as significant amounts of phosphorus, magnesium, calcium, vitamin A, and iron.
How to Select and Store Choose Satsuma oranges that have smoothly textured skin and are slightly soft and heavy for their size. The juiciest, sweetest oranges tend to be thin skinned and larger in size. Avoid those that have soft spots, brown spots, shriveled skin, or feel light for their size. Oranges can be stored either at room temperature if consumed quickly, or in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. The best flavor comes from oranges that are eaten soon after they are picked.
Vitamin C A single Satsuma orange contains more than an entire day’s requirement of vitamin C! Vitamin C 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.
How to Enjoy Since Satsuma oranges come in their own natural packaging, they are a portable, convenient snack that can easily be packed for dessert, snack, or part of a lunch box. You can simply peel and eat the fruit or slice it into wedges. The fruit can also be juiced with a juicer or squeezed by hand.
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 drinking a glass of orange juice or eating a whole orange. Fiber Oranges and other citrus fruits contain a significant amount of both soluble and insoluble dietary fiber, which can help lower cholesterol, 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 colon, rectum, breast, and pancreas. A single Satsuma provides almost 10% of the daily value for fiber, which has been shown to reduce 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. Oranges also contain pectin, a water-soluble fiber that helps reduce blood cholesterol levels and helps you feel fuller with less calories. 38
INTHEFIELD MAGAZINE
January 2014
Other ways to enjoy Satsuma oranges include: • Toss orange segments into a leafy green salad. • Boil with sugar and water to make jellies and preserves. • Squeeze the juice into a pan, allow it to thicken over heat, and use it as a sauce for fish or chicken. • Add Satsuma juice to baked goods for a bright refreshing twist. • Slip a few slices of Satsuma orange into a pitcher of water for a refreshing low-calorie beverage. • Boil orange slices with your teabag or add slices to boiled tea. • Float orange slices in your bath for a citrusy spa treatment. • Use the whole fruit, peel and all, to make marmalade. • Serve sliced oranges after a meal for a wholesome dessert. Enjoy fresh Florida Satsuma oranges in their peak season today. With its superb sweetness and low acidity, the Satsuma orange is exceptionally delicious and extremely healthy! SELECTED REFERENCES http://www.citrusvariety.ucr.edu/citrus/satsumas.html http://www.cookinglight.com http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/
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.
Mention This Ad for 10% OFF
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
January 20142014 January
39 39
RECIPES
Single Serve Fruity Pizza
INGREDIENTS 1 9-inch whole-wheat pita bread 1 orange, peeled and sectioned 1/4 cup fresh strawberries, sliced 1/4 cup cantaloupe, sliced 1/4 cup fresh blueberries 1 ounce light cream cheese 1 teaspoon natural vanilla extract
DIRECTIONS Combine cream cheese and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl until well blended. Spread cheese over pitas. Decorate with fruit by creating fun faces and patterns.
Recipes Courtesy of the Florida Department of Agriculture
Florida Strawberry Mascarpone Panini INGREDIENTS
1/2 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced thin 8 slices fresh bread (1/2 inch thick) 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese confectioners sugar for dusting 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
DIRECTIONS
Heat a panini press or griddle over medium heat. Spread a thin layer of mascarpone on top of each of the 8 bread slices. Add an even layer of fresh sliced strawberries to 4 of the bread slices. Use the other 4 slices of bread to top the sandwiches. Brush the sandwiches with butter and grill or press until golden, about 5 minutes. Transfer the panini to a cutting board and dust with confectioners sugar. Serve warm.
40
INTHEFIELD MAGAZINE
January 2014
WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
Photo by: www.wingsofgloryphotography.com
WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
INTHEFIELD MAGAZINE
January 2014
41
Naturally Amazing Activities
By Sean Green
Food Stamp Art
Nature is filled with interesting patterns that often go unnoticed. Valentine’s day is next month, and using common vegetables as stamps can create some pretty attractive works of art that are simple and inexpensive. Acrylic paint is suggested because it is non
Materials: Various Vegetables Acrylic Paint Paper or Canvass Directions: • Carefully cut a vegetable to reveal the natural pattern examples can include: Okra: (Flower pattern) Celery Bundle (Rose Pattern)
toxic, dries fast, and is pretty easy to clean up, but any coloring will work, including food dye, an ink pad, or other types of paint. If you are very ambitions, custom patterns can be carved out of potatoes with clay sculpting tools.
Bell Pepper (Clover Pattern) • Dip the vegetable into the paint and dap onto paper or canvas Experiment with different patterns and color combinations. Acrylic paint dries fast and new colors can be layered on top of dried colors for interesting effects. Real plant stalks added to the composition also make a nice touch. if you would like to share your creation with us, you can upload pictures of your artwork on our Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/InTheFieldMagazine
813-767-4703 301 South Collins Street, Suite 101, Plant City, Florida 33563
• 42
P o rtrait P h o tograp h er Spe c ializ ing in H igh Sc hool Se niors
INTHEFIELD MAGAZINE
January 2014
•
WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
DISCOVER THE PAST. DISCOVER THE FUTURE. DISCOVER THE FUN!
.Livestock & Petting Zoo .Taste of the Fair Feb. 10,
.Country Gold Tour Feb. 12, Shows at Noon & 4pm
.Heroes Day Feb. 6, Presented by Lazydays
.Horiculture & Agriculture .Arts & Crafts .Expo Hall Shopping .Mildred W. & Doyle E. Carlton Jr. Cracker Country
.Senior Discount Days Feb. 10 9am-9pm Feb. 11, 12 & 13 10am-9pm
.Competitive Exhibits .Florida’s Learning Garden
Leroy Van Dyke, Narvel Felts, T.G. Sheppard, Suzy Bogguss & More! VIP-$15, Reserved seats-$10 (Fair Admission Not Included)
Sample Portions at Promotional Prices
All active or retired military, law enforcement, fireman & first responders recieve FREE Fair admission with valid ID .FREE Concerts!* Feb. 6 - America, Feb. 13 - Sister Hazel, Feb. 17 - Uncle Kracker Tickets ages 55+ only $7 in advance, $9 at the gate
Living History Museum
Advance discounted tickets on sale through Feb. 5. Purchase Online at www.FloridaStateFair.com, AAA Auto Club or at participating
February 6-17, 2014
Florida State Fairgrounds at I-4 and US HWY 301
Tampa, FL
Always Free Parking! *with the price of admission
WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
INTHEFIELD MAGAZINE
iss Don’t m
110 freedo* things to
January 2014
43
44
INTHEFIELD MAGAZINE
January 2014
WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
Polk County Allied Trade Show & Ranch Rodeo Saturday, February 15,
v 2014
m
Photos courtesy Lacey
The Polk County Cattlemen’s Association and UF/IFAS Extension Service will host their 9th Annual Allied Trade Show and 7th Annual Ranch Rodeo on Saturday, February 15, at the Bartow Horse Arena at the Agri-Civic Center on Highway 17 South in Bartow. The Trade Show will begin at 9:00am followed by the Ranch Rodeo to begin at 1:00pm. At the Trade Show there will be a host of exhibitors showing off the latest and greatest in the livestock industry. Both large and small cattle producers will benefit from participating in this event. If you are interested in exhibiting your product or service, please contact Livestock Agent, Bridget Carlisle at (863) 519-8677 or bccarlis@ ufl.edu. The Ranch Rodeo events will include calf branding, double mugging, team sorting, wild cow milking, colt riding, and senior sorting. The winning Ranch Rodeo team will continue on to the State Ranch
WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
Waters Photography
Rodeo Finals in Kissimmee in October. Entries are limited to Polk County Ranch teams. For more information on entering your team, contact Rodeo Chair, Fred Waters at (863) 559-7808. We would also like to thank our Trade Show Sponsors: Bartow Ford, Fields Equipment Co., Central States Enterprises, Crop Production Services, Farm Credit, Merial, Organic Matters, Inc., Revinu, Salacoa Valley Farms, Sweet Pro, Higgenbotham Auctioneers, and Intervet/Schering-Plough. We hope you will plan to bring your family and join us for this year’s rodeo and trade show on February 15. Admission to the Trade Show and Ranch Rodeo is free for members of the Polk County Cattlemen’s Association and $10 for all others. Children ages 8 and under are free. Tickets may be purchased at the event. This is sure to be an informative and entertaining event, see you there!
INTHEFIELD MAGAZINE
January 2014
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
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 13, 2014 and November 30, 2014 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
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
FARM EQUIP MENT
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
MIS C.
2012 MASSEY FERGUSON 2615-4L 4X4, shuttle shift, loader with skid, steer bucket. 94.5 hours, warranty. $22,900 Call Alvie 813-759-8722
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
NEW HOLLAND Crop Saver Preservative for hay 2, 50 Gal. Drums. $200 each OBO. 813-620-3006
MASSEY HARRIS FERGUSON NO. 16 PACER With belly mower $1950 Call Alvie 813-759-8722 BAD BOY CZT50 Zero turn 26hp Kawasaki. 138 hrs., Warranty. $4,995 Call Alvie 813-759-8722
KITCHEN CABINETS & VANITIES Get quality all wood cabinets for less than the BIG BOX STORES! Call Today! Ask for Blake. 813-752-3378
P RODUCE FRESH PRODUCE Forbes Road Produce. Open everyday from 7:30am - 8pm. Forbes Rd. & I-4 @ exit 17. Come out and see us!
info @inthe fie ld m a g a z ine .c o m REAL ES TATE LAND WANTED 10 to 100 acres, no improvements, Hillsborough, Polk or East Pasco. Call Lee 813-986-9141 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! OLDER MOBIL HOME 2 bedroom located in a 55+ community. Harry’s Harbor on Lake Rosalie, Lake Wales. $7,500. 813-310-6042
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 NEW & USED TIRES Plant City. 813-752-6173 TOTAL OIL Service for most cars & trucks. 813-752-6173
USED EQUIPMENT Mowers, disk, box blades & disk plows. Call Alvie TODAY! 813-759-8722 KUBOTA B6100E Tractor with 48" woods belly mower. $1,750. Call Alvie 813-759-8722
46 46
NT THE HEF FIELD IELD M MAGAZINE AGAZINE IIN
anuary 2014 JJanuary 2014
WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM
INTHEFIELD MAGAZINE
January 2014
47
MORE BANG FOR THE NOTHING RUNS LIKE A DEERE!
BUCK
Leesburg
727-842-8618
352-315-1016
6918 US Hwy. 19 New Port Richey, FL 34652
Plant City
2805 SR. 60 West Plant City, FL 33567
Package a fleet of tractors, gators and other equipment together with a 2 or 3 year lease and always have new, worry free equipment with service available from Everglades Farm Equipment fleet of road service technicians.
New Port Richey
1800 US HWY. 441 Leesburg, FL 34748
813-737-1660
Okeechobee
820 US Hwy. 98, North Okeechobee, FL 34972
JDL - Largo
863-763-1921
6782 118th Ave. North Largo, Fl. 33773
727-259-7748
Fort Pierce
6150 Orange Ave. Ft. Pierce, FL 34947
Palmetto
772-461-5568
906 US HWY 301 North Palmetto, FL 34221
941-722-3281
Loxahatchee
13295 Southern Blvd. Loxahatchee, FL 33470
Fort Myers
561-784-4000
9501 State Road 82 Fort Myers, FL 33905
239-332-5045
Belle Glade
Corporate Headquarters
Immokalee
775 E. Main St. Immokalee , FL 34142
239-657-4413
2017 N. W. 16TH Belle Glade, FL 33430
Naples
561-996-6531
Comming soon 2014 Naples , FL
Some restrictions apply, see dealer for complete details . Some pictured items may have been used for display purposes only. Leases must go through John Deere Financial. With great deals on new tractors and gators all year long, check with your local dealer for additional savings.
www.EvergladesFarmEquipment.com 48
INTHEFIELD MAGAZINE
January 2014
WWW.INTHEFIELDMAGAZINE.COM