Over half a dozen dairy goats were skipping around and nibbling on the fingers of children outside of the Newberry Branch Library Wednesday afternoon Once a year, the library hosts a free interactive workshop to teach children about goats and the value of knowing where their food comes from.

Gainesville Compost is setting a national standard for compost businesses catering to local markets. Chris Cano, founder of Gainesville Compost, believes local composting is a common sense effort.

UF finance senior Vivek Kumar has created a program to deliver quality organic fruits and vegetables the Union Street Farmers Market to local residents every Wednesday. The program is an alternative to traditional farmers' markets and encourages residents to eat local and organic.

Putnam County was ranked among the top 10 unhealthiest counties in Florida and last in health factors, according to an annual health report.

A Palatka man will reveal his Riverfront fountain project during the annual Christmas parade in Palatka on Black Friday. The project cost $30,000, and has received supplies and $2,500 in donations. The fountain serves as a memorial to veterans in the town and has been out of service for the past few years.

Eastside High School teacher David Jones facilitates annual projects that teach students the art of history through storytelling. Jones was recently awarded the Oral History Association Martha Ross Teaching Award.

A group of University of Florida students has teamed up with the Alachua Conservation Trust to raise awareness for the Oval pigtoe mussel. The species, native to the Santa Fe River area, has been endangered since 1998.

Gregg Jones will be directing his last play this year after 28 years in the Santa Fe Fine Arts program. The teacher and mentor will be directing an adaptation of "Oedipus the King."