Long Pond Farms · Madison, Florida
Seasonal Operations Calendar
A month-by-month overview of all scheduled seasonal and time-sensitive tasks across all eight operational areas of the property.
Grounds
Wildlife
Food Plots
Duck Pond
Forestry
Equipment
Water
Equestrian
Stands
Lodge
Orchard
Timber
January
winterForestry:Plow, disc, and spray all firebreaks
Duck Pond:Monitor and maintain water levels
Stands:Remove stand skirts; loosen ladder straps
Grounds:Winterize pipes if freeze risk remains
Orchard:Prune all fruit trees; apply dormant oil spray
Timber:Selective thinning operations per forestry plan
February
winterFood Plots:Soil testing across all plots; apply lime
Duck Pond:Drain pond
Forestry:Execute prescribed burns (Feb–Mar)
Orchard:Apply copper fungicide at first bloom; monitor for frost
Timber:Annual timber cruise with licensed forester
March
springForestry:Complete prescribed burns
Food Plots:Apply 2-4DB herbicide to clover fields
Grounds:Begin warm-season mowing schedule
Orchard:Apply balanced fertilizer after petal fall; begin monthly spray program
Lodge:Full exterior inspection; test generator and outdoor lighting
April
springDuck Pond:Lime and plow duck pond
Water:Fertilize bass pond; inspect docks
Grounds:Weekly mowing of entryways begins
Orchard:Thin fruit clusters; continue monthly spray program
Lodge:Deep clean all appliances; professional carpet cleaning
May
springDuck Pond:Apply post-emergence herbicide
Equestrian:Fertilize and spray pastures
Grounds:Trim bushes; elevate oak canopies
Orchard:Continue monthly fungicide/insecticide spray
Lodge:Quarterly power-wash of decks and porches
June
summerFood Plots:Mow, spray, and plant summer crops (soybeans, peas)
Duck Pond:Fertilize and plant; apply pre-emergence herbicide
Grounds:Bi-weekly road shoulder mowing begins
Grounds:Grade roads monthly through summer
Orchard:Continue spray program; begin monitoring for harvest readiness
July
summerFood Plots:Plow and smooth fall-only food plots
Food Plots:Plant chufa; apply nitrogen fertilizer
Grounds:Inspect and clear culverts and drainage
Orchard:Begin harvest of early varieties; remove fallen fruit daily
August
summerFood Plots:Apply post-emergence herbicide to fall plots
Forestry:Plow and spray firebreaks (Aug)
Stands:Full safety audit of all stands and blinds
Stands:Install new skirts; clear shooting lanes
Orchard:Peak harvest season; document yields per variety
Lodge:Pre-season deep clean and full readiness inspection
September
fallFood Plots:Fertilize fall plots; over-seed summer strips
Duck Pond:Service well pump; mow landing strips; spread corn
Stands:Complete stand prep before season opener
Equipment:Full equipment inspection before hunting season
Orchard:Post-harvest cleanup; rake leaf litter; mulch tree rings
Lodge:Confirm all lodge systems operational for hunting season
October
fallFood Plots:Drill fall/winter seed mixes (oats, wheat, brassicas)
Duck Pond:Close drain, seal, and fill pond
Food Plots:Plant clover (late Oct)
Wildlife:Rotate feeder fills; fill Wednesdays only
Orchard:Apply final dormant spray
Timber:Conservation easement compliance annual review
November
fallDuck Pond:Monitor and maintain water levels
Grounds:Winterize exposed pipes and spigots
Grounds:Split and stack firewood in covered areas
Wildlife:Continue Wednesday feeder fills
Lodge:Inspect and replace HVAC filters; test smoke/CO detectors
December
winterDuck Pond:Monitor and maintain water levels
Equipment:Year-end fleet maintenance review and digital log audit
Grounds:Inspect all fencing and entryway boards
Wildlife:Continue Wednesday feeder fills
Orchard:Annual tree inventory; plan replacements for spring
Lodge:Year-end deep clean; restock all provisions