heartland magazine november 2012

GIVING THANKS

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Heartland in the Field Magazine is published monthly and is available through local businesses, restaurants and other local venues within Hardee, Highlands, DeSoto, Charlotte, Glades, Hendry and Okeechobee Counties. It is also distributed by U.S. mail to a target market, which includes members of the Farm Bureau and those with ag classification on their land. Letters, comments and questions can be sent to Heartland In the Field Magazine, P.O. Box 3183 Plant City, FL. 33563 or you are welcome to e-mail them to [email protected] or call 813-708-3661.

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!e New Fertilizer Plant


For more information and who to contact for your area, visit the company’s web sitewww.howardfertilizer.com


HEARTLAND’S


I am now fishing Halo rods and I am proud to be promoting a great rod from a local company right here on world famous Lake Okeechobee. The Twilite series rods will be a great addition to the already top of the line equipment that I have on my boat. I love the extreme sensitivity, unparalleled strength and weight, advanced micro guide technology that are braided line resistant, unmatched casting distance, and precisely engineered rod actions that these rods offer. I will also be using the Daylite series on Okeechobee and the all new Inshore series for my saltwater trips. All the equipment they make at HALO Fishing is made with the idea that they are making the very best products to get the job done. We work very closely and listen to our pro staff in the design process to ensure we offer them the best equipment to get their job done on the water. If you are thinking about a new fishing rod you owe it to yourself to check out Halo Rods. www.halofishing.com


Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

For program information or to get involved in Operation Outdoor Freedom, visit www.floridastateforests.org/operationoutdoorfreedom.html.


Ardis

“Farmers are the best environmentalists. If you don’t care for the land, it won’t produce quality crops nor provide for your future.” – Ardis Hammock


Meet leatherworker Billy Johns.


Another Real Life Florida Cowboy


Barrel Racers support


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THANKSGIVINGBy Ron Lambert

As I am writing these words on October 14, many, many thoughts are running through my mind as how I might best express the thoughts that I feel compelled to share. I will "rst state that I am a concerned citizen of these United States with a growing fear regarding the decline of our great Country. !ere are of course many contributing factors that have led us here, but the greatest of these faults is very likely apathy on our own part.

While we are on the subject of what is wrong and what we might change, consider carefully your own and your families position regarding the following gradual and subtle changes in regards to good old American family centered Holidays.


Pack your boots and head to Tampa, Florida for !e 2013 Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show!

!is is the premier event for anyone in the cattle business- it’s the one you can’t a"ord to miss.

2013 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade ShowFebruary 6-9 Tampa, FL

www.beefusa.org


BMPsHave You Enrolled?


Dale Smith of Perry Smith & Sons, Inc.

A third generation farmer, Dale Smith is familiar with the trials and tribulations that farm life can bring. Married 23 years to wife Kay, they both give daily thanks to the Lord for providing the bountiful life that is enjoyed by their family.


Eggplant


December Quarterly Meeting • November 29-30, Lake City, Holiday Inn & SuitesFlorida Cattlewomen Beef Short Course • December 8, Gainesville

Florida Cattlewomen Skeet Shoot • January 5, 2013, Quail Creek Plantation

Ginger-Maple Steak with Napa Cabbage & Grilled Onions

Marinade time: 15 minutes to 2 hoursTotal recipe time: 40 to 45 minutes

Makes 8 servings

Ingredients:

Ginger-Maple Marinade & Dressing:

Instructions:


Natalie’s Orchid


FRIENDS OF NRAFundraising for the Future of the Shooting Sports


Adams Ranch Annual Sale


Cary Pigman


3100 North Bonnett Creek Road | Avon Park, FL 33825863-452-5347 [email protected]

Political advertisement paid for and approved by Cary Pigman, Republican for State Representative

ENDORSED BY Commissioner Adam Putnam,

Congressman Tom Rooney, and Florida Citrus Mutual.


Crystal Drake

BENEFITS:• Low maintenance & liability • Income in the future with low money input • Adds value to vacant land by having trees• Improves wildlife value and provides other

land options

Call for free information and evaluation: Sam Van Hook, Kissimmee Valley Forester • 863.678.5199

• Machine and hand planting tree available• Commercial or restoration tree plantings • Longleaf or Slash pine trees available

HAVE VACANT LAND: PLANT PINES THIS WINTER

Economical way to obtain and maintain agricultural tax exemption Excellent way to restore land to original features

Possible government cost share assistance


Denise Grimsley


S P O N S O R E D B Y P E A C E R I V E R E L E C T R I C C O O P E R A T I V E

D E C E M B E R 7 & 8 , 2 0 1 2

2 0 1 2 P R E V I E W S H O W

4 T H A N N U A L

O P E N T O A L L

All entry fees will be awarded in prize money. Top awards are sponsored – 100% payout Divisions and Showmanship.

Supreme Grand Champion Heifer – $300 & Buckle Reserve Supreme Grand Champion Heifer – $150 & Sullivan’s Magic Comb Grand Champion Steer – $300 & Buckle Reserve Grand Champion Steer – $150 & Sullivan’s Magic Comb Supreme Grand Champion Bull – $100 & Buckle Supreme Reserve Grand Champion Bull – $50 & Sullivan’s Magic Comb Supreme Grand Champion Cow/Calf – Custom Metal Award Showmanship – 1st place Buckle, 2nd Sullivan’s Magic Comb Novice, Junior, Intermediate, Senior and Adult Division awards – Custom Metal Award, Rosettes, Ribbons and Cash.

Saturday, December 8, 2012Check in – 6:30 – 7:30 a.m. Breakfast: 7:00 a.m. - Free

Divisions and ClassesP U R E B R E D ! R I N G O N E All animals must be tattooed or branded and have matching registration papers or they will be shown in the commercial classes.

Division 2 Zebu Division 2A Brahman, Brangus, Brahman influence Division 3 French- Simmental, Gelbvieh, Charolais, Limousin Division 4 English – Angus, Hereford, Shorthorn Division 5 Maine, Maine influence, Chi influence

C O M M E R C I A L ! R I N G T W O Shown by weight

Division 1 (Steers) Division 6 Commercial Heifers – Maine Influence

Commercial Bulls – Maine Influence Division 6A Commercial Heifers – Brahman influence

Commercial Bulls – Brahman influence

S C H E D U L E O F E V E N T S

Free t-shirt to every entryFor more information call 863-767-4606

Any Purebred with 20 or more head will have their own breed show. (20 head per breed of heifers, cow/calf and bulls)

Friday, December 7, 2012 Check-in – 2 – 6 p.m.

Free Stock Show U Clinic 5:00 p.m. Dinner: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. – Free

Showmanship – 7:30 p.m. R I N G O N E

Novice- Ages 7 and under. Adult – Age 22 and up. Must have a junior or above in the ring with novice.

R I N G T W O

Junior – 8-12 Intermediate- 13-15 Senior – 16 and up


Transport of fire ants in baled hay poses enough of a risk that specific regulations exist to help prevent the spread of this introduced pest through the movement of hay. Hay that has been stored on the ground in areas known to have fire ants (the defined ‘quarantine area’ includes all the gulf states, extending as far north as southern Arkansas, Tennessee and South Carolina) may NOT be taken out of this area without an APHIS inspection and permit. If you buy baled forage out of this region to feed in a non-infected area, you should do this simple test: place an attractant such as peanut butter or syrup on a card on the bale’s surface, and check in an hour or so. If ants are present, contact your local Extension office for definitive identification. For more information, check out: www.aphis.gov/ BaledHayIndustryAlert.pdf


Seeing the Old FloridaW!"#$" U#%&$"'%()


I keep our land productive.

I am Mosaic.Before we begin any mining for phosphate — an essential crop nutrient for growing food — Mosaic develops a government-approved plan for restoring the land to productive use after mining. As reclamation supervisor, I oversee the creation of wetlands, parks, wildlife habitats, and other areas for both people and wildlife to enjoy. Knowing I’m helping to preserve nature makes my work more than a job.

Actually, it’s nothing short of a mission.

www.mosaicfla.com

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The Florida Nursery Growers and Landscape Show


“Vitamin C is good for me!” “I love Florida grapes!”


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Citrus Fun Shoot 2012

RAFFLE DRAWING

Thousands of Dollars Worth of Outdoor Gear

and Other PrizesAdditional raffle tickets will

be for sale during event

GREAT LUNCH!!

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Quail Creek Plantation, located on SR 68 north of Okeechobee and west of Fort Pierce


CenterState Bank’s Core Values:Local Market Driven • A Long Term Horizon • World Class Service

Relationship Banking • Faith and Family

Monica AnuezPersonal Banker

Jamie BrammeierCustomer Service Specialist

Faveola CarrilloSr. Personal Banker

Shannon ConradSr. Customer Service Specialist

Kristy CrawfordCommercial Loan Officer/VP

Sherri EnfingerConsumer Loan Officer

Heather HancockExecutive Assistant

Jennifer LaffertyResidential Lender/AVP

Cecilia RodriguezSr. Personal Banker

Tabitha TrentBranch Manager/VP

John WilliamsCommunity President/SVP

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Southwest Florida Highlights


November

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