As ranchers, we know a lot goes into the product we create. We’re purchasing insurance for the farm, maintaining pastures, cutting and baling dry forage, maintaining buildings on property, breeding and selling livestock, and keeping up with veterinary records and vaccinations. We make small decisions each day to ensure the success of the herd and [...]
With prices of goods high, we’re all trying to save money where we can. You might be able to get a discount on your taxes by qualifying for an exemption with the Greenbelt Law. This law in Florida is designed to help agribusinesses in the state. In 2020, Florida had 47,400 commercial farms. This blog [...]
Floridians are no stranger to hurricanes and tropical storms, and now there’s more coverage to help farmers protect their assets. The USDA offers crop insurance, with options expanding in 2020 and now again in 2023. In today’s blog from Dark Hammock Legacy Ranch, we’ll share the details of what you can expect from the expansion. [...]
Grass-fed beef is commonly marketed as a healthier type of beef, but what makes it that way? Omega-3 fatty acids are a part of that equation, as they are essential nutrients that have a big impact on your health. These fats are known as “healthy fats,” while conventional beef contains higher levels of saturated fats, [...]
Farmers and ranchers understand the importance of taking care of the earth around us perhaps better than anyone. Ranches like Dark Hammock Legacy Ranch form a relationship with the earth, and if we don’t take care of our land, it can’t help provide for our needs. What we do affects others around us too, which [...]
The pandemic slammed meat processing to a halt, one bump in a series of supply chain issues that plagued the beef industry. The largest meat processing corporations process an estimated 80 percent of the supply, so interruptions are felt throughout the country. However, one way to avoid that and to prevent the same issues happening [...]
Florida is a great state for ranching, but cattle ranching isn’t without its challenges. High temperatures, frequent summer rain storms and hurricanes, and an abundance of mosquitoes and other insects work against ranchers across the state. However, with some proper preparation and education, we can work to fight against those challenges and provide the best [...]
So many parts of Florida are rich with agricultural offerings, from farms where families have been growing for generations, to local farmers markets where the community can take advantage of fresh produce and support their economy, to educational opportunities to enrich the next generation of ranchers. We're a proud member of the ag community here [...]
February 18-25, 2023 marks National FFA Week. The National FFA Organization, where FFA stands for Future Farmers of America, plays a big role in schools across America as they prepare students for future career success through a variety of learning opportunities. This intracurricular student organization works to prepare students for future challenges and a variety [...]
Farming is almost always under attack from environmentalists who say the animals and practices are bad for the planet. However, farmers and ranchers from all over are making their commitments to environmentally-conscious practices. Florida farmers have abided by state agriculture laws and contributed to the economy, taken carbon out of the atmosphere, and protected our [...]
