Podcasts about extension education

In this episode of Red Dirt Agronomy, the team sits down with Dr. Jayson Lusk, Vice President and Dean of Agricultural Programs at Oklahoma State University, for a wide-ranging conversation on the future of agriculture and leadership in higher education. Dr. Lusk reflects on his journey from researcher to administrator, the challenges of guiding a land-grant institution, and how he stays grounded in the needs of Oklahoma's producers. The discussion explores the evolving role of faculty engagement, the value of public communication, and how Extension can remain impactful in an increasingly digital world.The episode also covers Dr. Lusk's strategic vision for OSU agriculture, including plans to revitalize off-campus facilities, launch a beef center of excellence, and leverage big data and AI to support producer decision-making. With insights into the delicate balance of university leadership and the importance of staying connected with faculty and stakeholders, this conversation offers practical value for anyone invested in the future of agricultural research and outreach.Key Takeaways Leadership Through Service: Dr. Lusk's path to administration was driven by a desire to amplify impact, not personal ambition.Extension Still Matters: Public-facing efforts like podcasts and producer engagement remain central to OSU's land-grant mission.Strategic, Not Micromanaged: Dr. Lusk emphasizes empowering faculty and fostering collaboration over top-down control.From Data to Decisions: OSU aims to invest in tools that help producers turn data into practical, on-farm choices.Modernizing Infrastructure: Upgrading aging research farms and facilities is a top priority to support future ag innovation.Beef and Wheat Focus: Strategic investment is centered on Oklahoma's two leading ag sectors—cattle and wheat.Funding Realities: OSU's ag programs benefit from strong state support, offering resilience amid federal funding uncertainty.Collaboration Counts: Lusk believes faculty success drives college success—and that includes interdisciplinary teamwork.Measuring Impact, Not Just Output: Dr. Lusk calls for better ways to reward high-impact work that goes beyond publication metrics.Producers as Stakeholders: Oklahoma taxpayers fund OSU's ag work, and deserve results they can see in the field.Timestamps:00:04 - Welcome and episode intro03:16 - Dr. Lusk's path from faculty to administration07:08 - Strategic decisions in leadership roles13:33 - Navigating university structure and transitions18:42 - Measuring impact in research and extension30:56 - Challenges and strategy behind the new OSU Ag Hall34:28 - Dr. Lusk's strategic vision for OSU Agriculture38:24 - The future of ag data, decision tools, and AI RedDirtAgronomy.com

In this episode, Dr. Karla Hauersperger, Lead Physician at Nationwide Childrens Marysville Ohio Close to Home Center, Kent Weakley, Site Director at Marysville and Dublin Ohio Nationwide Childrens Close to Home Centers and Wayne Dellinger, CCA, Extension Education, Agriculture and Natural Resources for the Union County Ohio State University Extension provide a highly engaging and informative overview of youth farm injuries, interventions and positive, proactive measures that parents/guardians on the farm can implement, This is an excellent primer that you will want to catch!

(00:00) Introduction and background on Ashley Faris, Ph.D.(03:49) Discussion on the success of managing the sugarcane aphid(06:46) When raising money makes sense for pest management research(09:58) The power of small teams in tackling pest issues(13:55) Defining success and goals for pest management(17:08) Playing "infinite games" in life and pest management(20:11) Challenges of starting a business vs. staying in business with pest management(22:13) Lessons from 25 years in business for pest management(27:28) Venture scale vs. bootstrapping approaches in pest management(30:30) Choosing the right path for your business in pest management(33:19) The "Shape Up" framework for pest management(37:59) The drawback of making promises in pest management(39:56) Adopting a new way of working in pest management(41:36) The two-week cooldown period in pest management(43:53) Trusting intuition and gut in pest management decisions(46:41) Creating a gut-driven culture in pest management(49:44) What Ashley looks for in new hires for pest management(56:19) Advice on making changes and adapting in pest management(01:00:06) Why Dr. Faris' changed her mind about in pest management(01:02:33) Planning in 6-week stretches and figuring it out as you go in pest management(01:06:43) Being proud of the work you do in pest management(01:09:05) Dr. Faris' thoughts on why work should not feel like war in pest management(01:11:31) Advice for starting a bootstrapped business in pest management(01:14:33) Being at peace with the worst that can happen in pest management(01:15:42) The benefits of bootstrapping in pest management(01:19:11) The value of constraints in business for pest management(01:22:00) Dr. Faris' philosophy: "Just keep making great shit" in pest management(01:23:19) Once, 37signals's new line of software products for pest management(01:26:33) The philosophy behind Once for pest management(01:35:47) Closing thoughts on pest management(01:37:23) Lightning round on pest management RedDirtAgronomy.com

On this week's episode of the FarmBits podcasts, Katie and Victor were joined by Dr. Michael D. Cahn, an Irrigation and Water Resource Advisor, at Cooperative Extension in Monterey County, University of California. Dr. Cahn shares his background with Specialty Crops in Central Coast, information regarding specialty crops production and management. Dr. Cahn also highlighted nutrient leaching and some of the strategies to decrease nitrogen leaching. Tune in here for Part 1 of our conversation with Dr. Cahn. Contact Information:  E-mail: mdcahn@ucanr.edu FarmBits Contact Information: E-Mail: farmbits@unl.edu  Twitter: https://twitter.com/UNLFarmBits  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UNLFarmBits  Co-host 1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-bathke-a15082246/  Co-host 2 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victor-de-sousa-ferreira-32877484/ Opinions expressed by the hosts and guests on this podcast are solely their own and do not reflect the views of Nebraska Extension or the University of Nebraska - Lincoln.

Grand challenges in this episode: Beef Cattle Awareness and Food Inequity About the Challenge The purpose of this project is to leverage a preexisting online professional development resource and its large following of SBA educators to create a more effective model of professional development where teachers engage in immersive experiences in agriculture, capture those experiences via the formats already used by Owl Pellets, and share them with their peers to develop an ever-growing community of practice around grand agricultural challenges founds within teachers' local communities and FANH careers. One of the primary goals of this project is to re-engage SBA educators in the challenges, technology, and work of their local agricultural community – making grand challenges local. Visit the Teach Grand Challenges website. About the Guests Lacie Darnell is an agricultural education teacher at Norwich High School in Norwich, Kansas. Lacie has been an agricultural educator for the last eight years, with experience in southwest and south central Kansas. Lacie grew up in a small town, in which her family owned a large beef operation outside of Anthony, Kansas. From a young age, Lacie learned to love and appreciate the ranching lifestyle and has many fond memories of the farm in her childhood. From there, Lacie began being active in FFA which led her to her career in agricultural education. Her passions include agriculture awareness, specifically with animal agriculture, as well as plant and soil systems. Outside of teaching, she enjoys spending time with her fiancé, step daughter, dogs, gardening/landscaping, and attending sporting events. Dr. Tiffany G. Morey is an agricultural educator and change agent from New Jersey. She holds a B.S. in Animal Science from Rutgers University-Cook College, an M.Ed. in Agricultural Education from the Rutgers University Graduate School of Education, and a PhD in Agricultural and Extension Education from The Pennsylvania State University. Dr. Morey has a passion for educating others on where their food comes from, exploring ways to provide people with locally grown produce to create healthier and more nutritious meals, and helping to solve food accessibility, equality, and equity issues in her community. In her spare time, she enjoys riding her horse, volunteering at a therapeutic horseback riding program, running, cooking, and spending time with her family.

Uff Da! It's the land of 10,000 Lakes, Minnesota Nice, and lots of history. This is the 10,000 podcast, a show where your hosts will take you on a journey through the histories of the Northstar State. I'm Nellie Phillips, your host for this episode where we will be talking about the beloved St. Olaf radio station, WCAL. Bibliography “A Word From Our Editors…” Manitou Messenger. December 3, 2004.   Blodgett, Steve. “Appellate court rejects attempt to overturn sale of WCAL.” Manitou Messenger. December 30, 2009.   “Brief Overview.” SaveWCAL, March 7, 2009.  Gage, Amy. “FCC approves sale of WCAL to Minnesota Public Radio.” Manitou Messenger. November 15, 2004.    Gage, Amy. “Faculty Members to Get Additional Raise along with Cost-of-Living Increase.” Manitou Messenger. August 1, 2005. Gage, Amy. “St. Olaf College reaches agreement to sell WCAL to Minnesota Public Radio.”  Manitou Messenger. August 10, 2004.  Heltsley, Emelie, Jean Mullins. “SaveWCAL Stays Strong.” Manitou Messenger. October 15,  2004.  Roberts, Kate. “WCAL: The Nation's First Public Radio Station.” Essay. In Minnesota 150: The People, Places, and Things That Shape Our State, 180–80. Minnesota Historical Society Press, 2007.  Schroeder, Carl. “Save WCAL.” Manitou Messenger. September 17, 2004. Slotten, Hugh Richard. "Radio's Hidden Voice: Noncommercial Broadcasting, Extension Education, and State Universities during the 1920s." Technology and Culture 49, no. 1  (2008): 1-20. Shaw, Joseph M. History of St. Olaf College, 1874-1974. Northfield, Minn: St. Olaf College Press, 1974.  Walker, Jesse. “The FCC's Wars.” Rebels on the Air : An Alternative History of Radio in  America. New York: New York University Press, 2001. Accessed March 2, 2023. 

Has the UN Biodiversity Convention been a force for ‘good' or ‘evil' in how biotech crops are regulated globally? AgBioFEWS Panelists: Asa Budnick, Nick Loschin, Joseph Opoku and Modesta Abugu AgBioFEWS Fellows Asa Budnick, Nick Loschin, Joseph Opoku Gakpo and Modesta Abugu will share their observations on and interrogate practices at the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP15) in Montreal, Canada that eventually lead to global decisions on the governance of biotech crops. Abstract The United Nations' Biodiversity Conference is a once every two years conference led by the Secretariat of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) that gathers stakeholders from all over the world to set out global plans on how to protect biodiversity. The December 2022 conference laid out a new set of nature protecting goals to be implemented from now till 2030, dubbed the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework. The conference held from the 7th to 19th December 2022 served as the Fifteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP 15) to the Convention on Biological Diversity, the Tenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety (CP-MOP 10), and the Fourth meeting of the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization (NP-MOP 4). We present learnings from our participation in various plenary and working group sessions which deliberated on biotechnology regulations, risk assessment, detection and regulation of living/genetically modified organisms, agroecology, digital sequence information (DSI), among others. We also speak about our one-on-one meetings and side events with various delegates and groups, and inform on the role of academia and research organizations in influencing policy decisions at the CBD – COP. And then, respond to the question: Has the UN Biodiversity Convention been a force for ‘good' or ‘evil' in how biotech crops are regulated globally? Finally, we provide overall recommendations on how these deliberations could be improved if it should continue serving as the platform for decision making on biotech crop regulations globally. Related links: United Nations Biodiversity Conference COP15 concludes with historic deal to protect biodiversity Blog: Reflections on COP15, by Willy Wei, Nick Loschin, and Khara Griger, 1/13/23 Speaker Bios Modesta Nnedinso Abugu (@modestannedi) is a PhD student in the sweetpotato breeding and genetics program, under the supervision of Dr. Craig Yencho and Dr. Massimo Iorizzo. Her research seeks to understand the genetic mechanism of interaction of various sweetpotato flavor compounds. She is passionate about communicating science to the public, especially on the potentials of agricultural biotechnology tools in promoting food security, and also interested international regulation of biotech crops. She obtained her masters degree in Horticultural Science from the University of Florida, and BS in Biochemistry from the University of Nigeria Nsukka. Joseph Opoku Gakpo (@josephopoku1990) is a PhD student in Agricultural and Extension Education at the Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences, NC State University. His research interests include: communicating controversial sciences like GMOs, vaccinations, and climate; factors that influence success in agricultural education; and how communication is shaping global philanthropic efforts to reduce poverty. He holds a Bsc in Agricultural Biotechnology from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Ghana, an MA in Communication Studies from the University of Ghana, and a Master of Arts in Liberal Studies from NC State. He is a journalist by profession and is the 2018 International Federation of Agricultural Journalists' Best Video Journalist Star Prize Award winner. He was also a 2016 Global Leadership Fellow with Cornell University's Alliance for Science Program. Nick Loschin is a PhD student in the Applied Ecology Department, working in the Interdisciplinary Risk Sciences team under Dr. Khara Grieger. He decided to join the PhD program at NC State because he is interested in better understanding the interdisciplinary intersections between risk assessment, sustainability, and community engagement within the context of new food and agriculture technologies. Over the past few years, he has been working at US EPA as an ORISE Research Fellow where he has centered his work within social and natural sciences in order to make science more accessible to diverse groups. More specifically, his team is situated within the Sustainable and Healthy Communities National Research Program, where they focus on environmental justice, science translation, and cumulative risk impacts. He also volunteers with the RTP Speakers Bureau, where he regularly gives presentations on sustainability to a wide variety of audiences and organizations. Asa Budnick is pursuing a PhD in Plant Biology. He works in the lab of Dr. Heike Sederoff studying plant molecular biology and genetics. Asa graduated with a BS in Biology from Northeastern University in 2018. Before entering NC State, he worked at MIT, Editas Medicine, and Inari Agriculture. With a focus on sequencing and gene editing technology development for crop improvement. Asa wants to work to improve food system sustainability and food sovereignty while utilizing and building an understanding of plant genetics. GES Colloquium (GES 591-002) is jointly taught by Drs. Jen Baltzegar and Dawn Rodriguez-Ward, who you may contact with any class-specific questions. Colloquium will generally be live-streamed via Zoom, with monthly in-person meetings in the 1911 Building, room 129. Please subscribe to the GES newsletter and Twitter for updates . Genetic Engineering and Society Center GES Colloquium - Tuesdays 12-1PM (via Zoom) NC State University | http://go.ncsu.edu/ges-colloquium GES Mediasite - See videos, full abstracts, speaker bios, and slides https://go.ncsu.edu/ges-mediasite Twitter - https://twitter.com/GESCenterNCSU GES Center - Integrating scientific knowledge & diverse public values in shaping the futures of biotechnology. Find out more at https://ges-center-lectures-ncsu.pinecast.co

The Tennessee State Fair has taken place for over a century, with only a couple of interruptions: WWII and the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. There have been lots of changes over the years, from a huge fire in the 1960s, to the addition of car shows, to the recent move from the Nashville fairgrounds out to Lebanon. In this show, we'll dive into the past and present of the fair with a historian and the fair's current executive director. Then, we'll hear from a couple farmers about what the fair means to them, and how it contributes to agricultural education in our communities. But first, we're joined by WPLN's senior healthcare reporter for an update on Tennessee's trigger ban on abortion. Guests:  Blake Farmer, WPLN senior healthcare reporter Paige Pfleger, WPLN criminal justice reporter Kelley Sirko, Metro Archives librarian Helen Mcpeak, Executive Director of the Tennessee State Fair Cynthia Capers, owner of Heniscity Farm John C. Ricketts, farmer and Professor of Agricultural & Extension Education at Tennessee State University

Dr. Ross Beach, received a PhD from Michigan State University with a major in Agricultural and Extension Education. My wife Inky (Leslie) and I served 47 years with The Evangelical Alliance Mission in Korea, Chad and on special assignment. As a result, we gained extensive cross-cultural experience, having visited forty countries and lived in four countries. I speak English, French and Korean. I have taught workshops and seminars on Christian Community Development, online courses for Crown College, and participated as a guest speaker at Wheaton College Graduate School, Calvin College, Michigan State University and Moody Bible Institute. I recently wrote a book about those 47 years. It is titled Dying to Live and can be purchased at dyingtolivebookorder.com.My wife died on Good Friday 2020 as her three bouts with cerebral malaria in Chad did result in severe Alzheimer's years later.About the book: Dying to Live is written from the heart as my wife and I faced life-threatening challenges and changes that required us to stand strong when confronting rebel soldiers, moving 220 tons of seed rice to 10,000 families in need, crossing the Sahara Desert by pickup, and dealing with cerebral malaria. You will find this book easy to read as the story comes to life from a collection of experiences over a period of years as recorded in past letters and reports. This book is an instructive read on living the Christian life by faith in God and following through by obedience and commitment to God's will.“A marvelous picture of service to Christ and Community. An exciting and inspirational account.”Michael Pocock, PhD, Dallas Theological Seminary“This captivating journey pursuing God's will makes for a page turning book.”Evvy Hay Campbell, PhD, Wheaton College“Dying to Live is a deep story of obedience to calling, perseverance in hardships, ingenuity in perplexing and dire situations. It is unwavering faith in God's grace and care.”Marvin Newell, PhD, Executive Director, Alliance for the Unreached

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Dr. David Krueger is a higher education professional with over 30 years extensive experience in collaborating and partnering with Career and Technical Education (CTE) professionals, university administrators, industry and community leaders.  Dr. Krueger began his career as a high school agriculture teacher and CTE professional in Idaho before moving to Michigan to earn a doctorate degree in Agriculture and Extension Education at Michigan State University and begin preparing the next generation of CTE professionals. Dr. Krueger has collaborated on many CTE curriculum projects around the country and started CTE programs to meet the needs of the ever-changing skilled workforce landscape. In the summer of 2018 Dr. Krueger accepted the position of Dean in the College of Technical Sciences at Montana State University – Northern. Dr. Krueger directs the college which offers a wide range of degrees and programs through a blend of applied, project-based curricula that educates a diverse group of students. Graduates of the College are equipped with strong analytical capabilities, the latest in cutting-edge technologies, and the skills for innovation, entrepreneurship, and leadership. They continue to fuel the economic and technological development of Montana and beyond. The College of Technical Sciences strives to become a leader nationwide in shaping new concepts of applied technical and apprenticeship education. 

Why does she engage in the work? For Dr. Jackie Bruce, it's crystal clear - and it's inspiring. "For me, the 'Why' is that we are creating a more equitable, more just, more liberated community. That's the point...not just to improve the bottom line...but so that every single person can be the person they were meant to be. That's the point." Her clarity struck me in a powerful way. Dr. Jackie Bruce is an Associate Professor, Director of Graduate Programs  Agricultural & Extension Education and Undergraduate Coordinator, Leadership in Ag & Life Sciences Minor at North Carolina State University. She resides in the department of Agricultural & Human Sciences and teaches courses in leadership development & qualitative research methods, and advises undergraduate and graduate students. She serves as the Co-Director of the Oaks Leadership Scholars Program, is an Equal Opportunity Institute Graduate Scholar, and an LGBT Center Advocate. She enjoys great discussions and direct action related to creating more inclusive communities. Jackie is the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Leadership Education and is honored to work with a vibrant community of leadership scholars and practitioners.Learn More About Jackie's WorkJournal of Leadership EducationDr. Bruce at Google ScholarQuotes From This Episode"The moment when we acknowledge that anybody can be a leader is huge.""As the conversations become more complex, as the world becomes closer, as the problems become more nuanced...the old stuff maybe doesn't fit anymore.""When I think about why we do this...why do I go into the classroom every day to educate young people on leadership? For me, the 'Why' is so that we are creating a more equitable, more just, more liberated community. That's the point...not just to improve the bottom line...but so that every single person can be the person they were meant to be. That's the point.""My K-12, educator friends use the phrase 'you got to Maslow before you can Bloom." It's the idea that we have to have those basic needs met. Kids have to be fed, sheltered, and clothed. They have to feel like they belong. They have to feel secure. And then we can start teaching them reading, writing, and arithmetic."Resources Mentioned in This EpisodeIbram X. Kendi  - How To Be An Anti-Racist Podcast: Pod Save AmericaPodcast: Coffee Break ItalianWebsite: Crooked MediaAbout The International Leadership Association (ILA)The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together professionals with a keen interest in the study, practice, and teaching of leadership. Today, ILA is the largest worldwide community committed to leadership scholarship, development, and practice. Connect with Your Host, Scott AllenScott's other Podcast - The Captovation PodcastLinkedInWebsite

Samantha Zlotorzynski, Extension Education, Penn State Extension, and Maureen Casey, Client Relationship Manager, Penn State Extension, on wise shopping, saving money on groceries, and pre-planning shopping and meals. With prices rising fast, these experts help us sift through coupons, WIC, SNAP, farmers markets, frozen foods, and nutritional topics.

Samantha Zlotorzynski, Extension Education, Penn State Extension, and Maureen Casey, Client Relationship Manager, Penn State Extension, on wise shopping, saving money on groceries, and pre-planning shopping and meals. With prices rising fast, these experts help us sift through coupons, WIC, SNAP, farmers markets, frozen foods, and nutritional topics.

This episode VIN Foundation Board Member Dr. Matt Holland is having a conversation with Ross Veterinary School SAVMA Chapter President and SAVMA Chapter President Representative-elect Jonathan Dumas. Jonathan is candid and transparent about his unique path to veterinary school and shares a realistic view on how the veterinary profession is dealing with diversity, equality, and inclusion. Facing his steepest challenge yet, Jonathan admits that veterinary school is difficult, and this raw conversation provides insight into his touching story of perseverance and dedication. As Jonathan says, faith without work is dead. HOST AND GUEST BIOS:Matt Holland, DVMMatt Holland graduated from the University of Illinois CVM class of 2017. He is a Veterinary & Pre-Vet Student Advocate for the VIN Student Team and his interests are Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, mental wellness, environmental health, student debt, & policy. His interest in policy led him to Washington, D.C. after graduating, where he completed the AVMA/AAAS (American Association for the Advancement of Science) Congressional Fellowship in the office of Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos and the AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowship at the USDA National Institute of Food & Agriculture. Originally from a suburb of Chicago, IL, he came to veterinary medicine as a second career. After graduating in 2007 from Drake University with a B.A. in radio and television journalism, he worked as a freelance television producer for various media outlets in Chicago and New York City including Big Ten Network, Major League Baseball Network, and the Chicago Bears. During veterinary school, he found a love for giving back to the profession, and one of his proudest achievements is serving as SAVMA President. He is thankful for the opportunity to keep giving back as a VIN Foundation board member and excited for the future of the VIN Foundation. Jonathan DumasJonathan is from Miami, Florida, and attended the University of Florida where he received a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science. He then went on to receive a dual master’s in Agricultural and Extension Education and International Agriculture and Development from Pennsylvania State University. Jonathan spent five years working in Washington, D.C. as a Program and Policy Analyst for both USDA, APHIS, Veterinary Services, and USDA, Departmental Management, Office of Human Resources Management respectively. It has been Jonathan’s lifelong dream to become a Veterinarian, and since starting Veterinary School he has developed interests in mixed animal medicine, animal nutrition, and public policy. Jonathan currently serves as the Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine SAVMA President and is the National SAVMA Chapter Presidents Representative-Elect. LINKS AND INFORMATION:Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine: https://vet.rossu.edu/SAVMA: https://www.avma.org/membership/SAVMAUSDA Pathways Program: https://www.usda.gov/our-agency/careers/usda-pathways-programs USDA APHIS: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/home/USDA DM Office of Human Resources Management: https://www.dm.usda.gov/employ/ Dr. Matt Holland episode: https://vinfoundation.podbean.com/e/a-haiku-a-veterinarian-and-the-coronavirus/VIN Foundation Vets4Vets®: https://vinfoundation.org/resources/vets4vets/ You may learn more about the VIN Foundation on the website, or join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. If you like this podcast, we would appreciate it if you follow and share. As always, we welcome feedback. If you have an idea for a podcast episode, we’d love to hear it!

How can America's wartime victory gardens be reimagined to inform an increasingly uncertain future, and how can digital tools be used to create compelling narratives around food and farming? Dr. Rose Hayden-Smith - an Emeritus University of California (UC) Cooperative Extension Advisor in Digital Communications in Food Systems & Extension Education, the Editor of the UC Food Observer, and a Food and Society Policy Fellow - discusses how her journey through a Ph.D. in US history and working with many forms of technology led to a career in extension, how she started the UC Food Observer, and how gardens are an engaging first step towards uniting our communities and joining up the thinking between policy areas! Learn more about Rose, The Victory Grower, here. Learn more about the students producing this podcast and their science communication efforts by following us on Twitter @SciCommUCR and visiting our website.

Over the past couple of years, we have seen confidence in leadership erode due to multiple kinds of scandals. How does this affect how young adults view and respond to church leadership? How can church leaders pursue difficult conversations with young adults, and how can young adults pursue difficult conversations with their leadership?On this episode of Christian Curious, Dr. Halee Scott and Karla Valencia, a Denver Seminary student pursuing a MA in leadership, dive into these questions with Tim Koller, the Associate Dean of Program Innovation and Extension Education, as well as the director of the leadership program.

In this episode, Nina Prater, a soil specialist with NCAT's ATTRA sustainable-agriculture program, and NCAT's Southeast Regional Director Margo Hale discuss soil pH. They cover the basics – why it's important, how to measure pH, and how to best remedy soil acidity, which is a common concern in Arkansas where they live. They don't discuss alkaline soils in as much depth because it is not Nina's area of expertise. But as she points out, NCAT's ATTRA program does have other specialists who can address that soil issue with farmers.Margo is a livestock specialist, and she earned degrees in Animal Science and Agricultural & Extension Education without taking a single soil class, so Nina likes to get Margo caught up on all things soil-related. Margo and Nina both work out of NCAT's Southeast Regional Office in Fayetteville, Arkansas.And please take a few minutes to complete a survey when the podcast is done. We really value your feedback to help us make our podcasts better. The link is in the notes below.For more information on this topic, contact Nina Prater directly at ninap@ncat.org and Margo Hale at margoh@ncat.org.Please complete a brief survey to let us know your thoughts about the content of this podcast.Related ATTRA Resources:Voices from the Field: Soil Sessions. Interpreting a Soil TestVoices from the Field: Soil Sessions. Soil Health and the Five Soil Health PrinciplesSoil Sampling: A Management StrategySoil Management: National Organic Program RegulationsSustainable Soil ManagementNutrient Cycling in PasturesOther Resources:University of Arkansas Extension Service Limestone Quality CalculatorNatural Resources Conservation Service: Soil Quality – Agronomy Technical Note No. 8: Liming To Improve Soil Quality in Acid SoilsPlease call ATTRA with any and all of your sustainable agriculture questions at 800-346-9140 or e-mail us at askanag@ncat.org. Our two dozen specialists can help you with a vast array of topics, everything from farm planning to pest management, from produce to livestock, and soils to aquaculture.You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find our other extensive, and free, sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and other resources at NCAT/ATTRA's website.You also can stay in touch with NCAT at its Facebook page.Keep up with NCAT/ATTRA's SIFT farm at its website.Also check out NCAT's Regional Offices' websites and Facebook Pages!Southwest Regional Office: Website / FacebookWestern Regional Office:

Today on Midday: Paul says warmer weather is on the way in Ag Weather. Shalee talks with Tyler Williams an Extension Education for a full look at the forecast. Brandon fills in for Sports. Dave has one final look at News. Chabella highlights WESTCO in Alliance. Dave is back with the Business Report. Chad has this week's Friday's In the Field from northeast Nebraska and Dewey wraps up Midday with his daily chat with John Payne from Chicago.

Today on Midday: Paul says warmer weather is on the way in Ag Weather. Shalee talks with Tyler Williams an Extension Education for a full look at the forecast. Brandon fills in for Sports. Dave has one final look at News. Chabella highlights WESTCO in Alliance. Dave is back with the Business Report. Chad has this week's Friday's In the Field from northeast Nebraska and Dewey wraps up Midday with his daily chat with John Payne from Chicago.

Alane is the Executive Director, Extension Education & Community Development for Meridian Technology Center in Stillwater Oklahoma. She is also on the City Council for Stillwater. She is the former owner of the Zannotti's Wine Bar which is still open. Alane and I talk so much goodness around community leadership, what's like to be on City Council, where great ideas come from, the power of hashtags and so much more. Alane is making great things happen. Facebook: facebook.com/headycoleman Instagram: instagram.com/heady.coleman Twitter: twitter.com/headycoleman Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAkC2xG34yU&t=390s (subscribe pretty please) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/HeadyColeman/support

Thank you for listening to the December 2018 Episode of #TeachAgTalks! Details of this episode: We spoke with #psuaged19 member Olivia Aten about her experience with 4-H and FFA, and how she chose Agricultural and Extension Education here at Penn State. She had some great things to share about having a different experience with agriculture while growing up, and we also chatted about the recent NAAE conference that all of our 2019 Student Teacher Candidates attended. The 2019 AgrAbility PA Contest is going on now! Students have the opportunity to create a video presentation, develop a community service project, or design a tabletop demo of assistive technology in agriculture. Projects must be completed by May 31st, 2019 and the winners will be announced at the 2019 State Convention. More details about the competition can be found at: https://agrabilitypa.org/contest Be sure to check out teachagpsu.blogspot.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter for more publications from @TeachAgPSU! Want to see what else is going on in PA Agricultural Education? If you’re not already on the Tuesday Teach Ag Topics email blast send us an email at teachag@psu.edu. #TeachAgTalks is supported by the Center for Professional Personnel Development in Agricultural Education. The Center is dedicated to the empowerment of all educators to advance the food, fiber and natural resources industry through student success! Theme Music Adapted From: Android Sock Hop Kevin MacLeod USUAN1700060 https://soundcloud.com/kevin-9-1/android-sock-hop License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Thank you for listening to the November 2018 Episode of #TeachAgTalks! Details of this episode: The National FFA Convention and Expo is always a great opportunity for FFA members, advisors, and guests to engage in professional development and enjoy themselves. This month we were able to hear from Ryan Rupert, one of our seniors in the Agricultural and Extension Education program at Penn State, about his experiences with his cooperating center at The 92nd National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis, Indiana. Be sure to check out teachagpsu.blogspot.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter for more publications from @TeachAgPSU! Want to see what else is going on in PA Agricultural Education? If you’re not already on the Tuesday Teach Ag Topics email blast send us an email at teachag@psu.edu. #TeachAgTalks is supported by the Center for Professional Personnel Development in Agricultural Education. The Center is dedicated to the empowerment of all educators to advance the food, fiber and natural resources industry through student success! Theme Music Adapted From: Android Sock Hop Kevin MacLeod USUAN1700060 https://soundcloud.com/kevin-9-1/android-sock-hop License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Panelists: Beth Mathie, Farm Educator, Great Kids Farm Sharon Hood, Director of Roots Farm at McDonogh School Dan Schocor, Executive Director of Green Street Academy Eric Oberlechner, Farm Director, Green Street Academy Eric Oberlechner ran his own Landscaping company for 9 years and managed and worked at a nursery for 7 years He has been at Green Street Academy for 4 years managing the farm and supporting the agriculture class as well as generally filling in wherever needed to support the functioning of the school and facilities management.  Born and raised in Baltimore City, with a dream of teaching and living on a farm and owning a cow, Sharon Hood became Director of McDonogh School Roots Farm in July 2016.  Sharon works, manages, directs and teaches students PreK-12th grade farming, with a mission of connecting them to the land and the food we eat and getting their hands in the dirt while always instilling John McDonogh’s rule for living “to do the greatest possible amount of good.” Beth has been the educator at Great Kids Farm for the past 7 years. Prior to working for City Schools she taught high school agriculture and science for 6 years in PA.  Beth has a BS in Agriculture and Extension Education and an MS in Horticulture from Penn State University, and Education Administration certification from Towson University.  She enjoys teaching the diverse range of students she sees every day at the farm. Dr. Dan Schochor is the Executive Director of Green Street Academy. He earned his B.A. from Brown University in Education and History, and his M.Ed. and Ph.D. from Pennsylvania State University in Educational Leadership. Building on a year of experience working as a teacher in Baltimore City, the Special Projects Liaison for the Living Classrooms Foundation and subsequently three years as Principal of the Crossroads School (a Baltimore City Public Charter Middle School), he has been the Executive Director of Green Street Academy for four years. ORIGINS is powered by Simplecast

190: Grace Gershuny on The Organic Revolution. Recollecting early food system activism. Grace is widely known as an author, educator and organic consultant. In the 1990's she served on the staff of the USDA's National Organic Program, where she helped write the regulations. She learned much of what she knows through her longtime involvement with the grassroots organic movement, where she organized conferences and educational events and developed an early organic certification program for the Northeast Organic Farming Association (NOFA). She currently teaches in the Green Mountain College online Masters in Sustainable Food Systems program and serves on the Board of the Institute for Social Ecology. She has a Masters in Extension Education from the University of Vermont, with a self-designed concentration in Ecological Agriculture. Doing business as GAIA Service she works as an independent organic inspector.  She also does consulting for private and non-profit clients on all aspects of organic certification, developing related standards and certification systems, and training programs.  A reformed market gardener, Grace still grows her own veggies and chicken in Barnet, Vermont. In this podcast: Greg is impressed when he gets a chance to talk with Grace who tells about being part of the early organic food movement and her part in writing the first standards for organic food regulation. Her story is important for anyone who is interested in being active in writing food policy for our legislators. Go to www.urbanfarm.org/grace for more information, photos and links on this podcast and to hear our other great guests.