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In this episode of the Mississippi Outdoors Podcast, host Matt Wyatt is joined by Dr. Wes Neal, Research and Extension Professor at Mississippi State University, to talk all things private ponds—how to grow big bass, avoid common stocking mistakes, and understand what actually causes fish kills. Wes walks through the science of pond management, explains why crappie are a disaster in small ponds, and breaks down his three golden rules for success: build it right, stock it right, fish it right. From salinity stress to bass genetics to catfish crowd control, this episode is a masterclass for anyone trying to manage a productive private fishery in Mississippi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Escuche mientras Karina Elze, miembro de la junta directiva del CICC, entrevista a la Dra. Silvia Álvarez de Dávila, Ph. D. CFLE, profesora de extensión del Departamento de Familia, Salud y Bienestar de la Extensión de la Universidad de Minnesota, y a la Dra. Enid Campos, directora clínica de The Center Clinic en Dodge Center, Minnesota. Ambas mujeres están trabajando para ayudar a desarrollar el Proyecto de 40 días, que brinda apoyo a los padres hispanohablantes. El Proyecto de 40 días promueve el bienestar mental y el apoyo social para los nuevos padres antes del nacimiento y durante las primeras cinco semanas posteriores al nacimiento. Listen in as CICC Board Member Karina Elze interviews Dr. Silvia Alvarez de Davila Ph. D CFLE. Extension Professor, Department of Family, Health and Wellbeing at the University of Minnesota Extension, and Dr. Enid Campos, clinical director of The Center Clinic in Dodge Center, MN.  Both women are working to help develop The 40-Day Project, supporting Spanish-speaking parents.  The 40-Day Project promotes mental well-being and social support for new parents before birth and during the first five weeks after birth.¿Preguntas? https://40days.umn.edu/

Host Jeff Lehmkuhler is joined by Dr. Gregg Rentfrow, Extension Professor and meat specialist, to introduce the cut sheet and share what to consider when completing one when having a beef processed.   Free music: Danger Drive

Hello there!In this episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Dr. Jochum Wiersma, a small grains specialist from the University of Minnesota, shares his insights on hybrid rye and its potential impact on crop production in the United States. He discusses the agronomic benefits, management practices, and economic importance of hybrid rye, emphasizing its adaptability and productivity. Tune in to the Crop Science Podcast Show for this enlightening discussion."The largest difference in hybrid rye is that the plants are more uniform than the traditional open-pollinated varieties."Meet the guest: Dr. Jochum Wiersma is an Extension Professor and Small Grains Specialist at the University of Minnesota. He earned his Ph.D. in genetics and plant breeding from the University of Minnesota. With nearly 30 years of experience in extension and research, Dr. Wiersma focuses on small grains production and management.What you will learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:22) Introduction (06:29) Economic importance of rye(10:27) Hybrid rye vs. open-pollinated varieties(11:53) Adoption and market challenges(18:06) Forever Green Initiative (22:27) Management of hybrid rye(25:17) Final three questionsThe Crop Science Podcast Show is trusted and supported by the innovative companies:- KWS- CNH RemanAre you ready to unleash the podcasting potential of your company?

Are you ready for it?Join hosts Rachael Deleon and Dr. Mary Carlson for an engaging episode featuring special guest Amanda Christensen, AFC, Extension Professor at Utah State University, and Founder of Utah Money Moms. In our latest episode, Amanda shares her passion for empowering women on their financial wellness journey and reminds us how cultivating community can inspire women to take control of their financial futures. You'll learn how to engage with your local cooperative extension, the power of PowerPay, and how the AFC has been so valuable to the work of a financial educator. Amanda is on a mission to transform lives with real-life money smarts.Show Notes: 03:04 What led Amanda to the world of extension06:46 Amanda's secret weapon to debt elimination09:29 Shaking off financial stress resources11:04 The Power Pay Money Master Course community 11:53 An inside look into Empowering Financial Wellness statewide program13:36 Diving into Utah Money Moms18:01 Amanda's journey to the AFC20:31 The path to the extension world 22:49 Amanda's final 2 centsShow Note Links: Power Pay Power Pay Money Master Online Course Finance Extension Empowering Financial Wellness Program Utah State Extension Resources Find your state's extension office Utah Money Moms InstagramUtah Money Moms Utah State University Want to get involved with AFCPE®?Here are a few places to start: Become a Member, Sign up for an Essentials Course, or Get AFC Certified today! Want to support the podcast? We love partnering with organizations that share our mission and values. Download our media kit.

SUE SCHNEIDER, Ph.D., is a medical anthropologist, author, integrative health coach and certified mindfulness instructor. She has been teaching mindfulness meditation to students of all ages in university and community settings for over a decade. She currently leads community health and wellness initiatives as an Extension Professor and State Health Specialist at Colorado State University and has an integrative health coaching practice in Fort Colins, Colorado, where she lives with her husband, son, and two dogs.   

Converting a washing machine into a greens spinner can be a cost-effective and efficient option for farms to spin their dry leafy greens, but what are the food safety risks that come with it? Amanda Kinchla, Extension Professor of Food Science at the University of Massachusetts, was a part of a research team that studied the microbial contamination risks of washing machine greens spinners and how it compared to commercially available units. In this episode, Micah Hutchison, a Produce Safety Technician, sits down with Amanda to learn more about her research, discuss the findings, and talk through how to effectively clean and sanitize these machines. Funding for this podcast was made possible in part by the Food and Drug Administration through grant PAR-16-137. The views expressed in the posted materials do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services, nor does any mention of trade names, commercial practices or organization imply endorsement by the United States Government.

Today’s episode of the Stronger Marriage Connection dives into AmandaChristensen’s personal money mission to help couples learn how to manage their finances and build their connection. Timestamps: 0:00 – Introduction: Who is Amanda Christensen?2:28 – Why is money such a hard topic to discuss in marriage?5:03 – Dave’s experience: managing a tight budget as college students.6:02 – Liz’s experience: managing money when you are developing financial independence prior to marriage.7:05 – Money autonomy and money wins.10:00 – Learn your money personality.11:26 – What does the research say about how couples manage finances?One spouse handling main finances, trust, communication, chose what kind of accountmanagement works for you, discovering how to communicate about money withoutargument, little or no debt and living within your means.22:40 – Personal finance is personal!23:50 – Amanda’s money management tip #1: Have a money plan25:18 – Amanda’s money management tip #2: Develop financial trust26:16 – Amanda’s money management tip #3: Talk about large purchases26:58 – Amanda’s money management tip #4: Talk about debt28:14 – Amanda’s money management tip #5: What does it mean to live within your means?30:45 – Amanda’s money management tip #6: Work together during challenge34:35 – Understanding your own and your spouse’s money script37:18 – Resources to find out more about Amanda’s work38:36 – Takeaways About Amanda Christensen:Amanda H. Christensen is an Extension Professor and Accredited Financial Counselorresponsible for statewide personal finance education through USU Extension. She’s editor of the Utah Money Moms blog. She and her team are the recipients of two consecutive Best of State awards for efforts to improve financial wellness across the state. You can view their live webinar schedule or request a free class for your group at finance.usu.edu/efw. On a Sunday afternoon you’ll find Amanda sipping a Diet Coke with lime at the kitchen table over a 1000 piece puzzle listening to an audio book. Insights: Dave: Developing trust and communication around money builds connection and allows you tobe on the same page. Liz: The key to a couple’s financial success is about doing what is best for them. Amanda: Even couples in great marriages disagree about money, and that’s okay! Invites:    •    Take the online “money personality assessment” at www.powerpay.org and use thecode “FWFREETANF” for a free e-course and personality assessment. Discuss yourresults with your partner.   •    A money plan with your partner for the next month. See where you are livingwithin your means and may be living outside of your means.   •    Discover what your money script is by asking yourself the questions Amanda outlines in the podcast. Now, discover what your spouse’s money script is. Amanda Christensen Links: PowerPay Money Master Online Course Link: www.powerpay.orgCode for listeners to register for free: “FWFREETANF”Financial Management Practices of Couples in Great Marriages Researcharticle: https://www.proquest.com/openview/7e860331b30e51876bb6df092364c6b9/1?pq-origsite=gscholar&cbl=37909 Happiness and income research update:  https://penntoday.upenn.edu/news/does-more-money-correlate-greater-happiness-Penn-Princeton-research The gender gap and retirement: https://www.fidelity.com/learning-center/personal-finance/gender-gap-retirement www.utahmoneymoms.com @utahmoney moms www.finance.usu.edu   Visit our site for FREE relationship resources and regular giveaways: Strongermarriage.org podcast.strongermarriage.org Facebook: StrongerMarriage.orgInstagram: @strongermarriagelifeTikTok: @strongermarriagelife Dr. Dave Schramm: https://drdaveschramm.com https://drdavespeaks.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/DrDaveUSU Facebook Marriage Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/770019130329579 Facebook Parenting Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/542067440314642 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdaveschramm/   Dr. Liz Hale: http://www.drlizhale.com/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Preparing for grain storage and marketing tips  - August 23, 2023We want to thank our sponsors the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council, along with the Minnesota Corn Research and Promotion Council.NDSU Grain Drying and Storage - https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/graindrying https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/ag-hub/ag-topics/crop-production/drying-storageContact information for today's show:  Ed Usset, Extension Professor, Applied Economics, Grain Marketing Specialist - usset001@umn.edu Kenneth Hellevang, NDSU Professor & Extension Engineer - Kenneth.Hellevang@ndsu.edu  Anthony Hanson, Extension Educator - Crops - han4022@umn.edu Strategic Farming: Field Notes Podcast site -  https://strategicfarming.transistor.fm/ Recordings of sessions will be available as a podcast at: https://strategicfarming.transistor.fm/episodes  Subscribe and share this link with your networks: https://z.umn.edu/fieldnotespodcast Crops Team - Upcoming Events https://z.umn.edu/UMcropeventsCrop production website - https://z.umn.edu/cropsMN Crop News - https://z.umn.edu/cropnewsUMN Crops YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/UMNCrops/

Host:  Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky Guest: Dr. Brad Lee, Extension Professor in Plant and Soil Sciences Season 5, Episode 41 As pet owners, we have many responsibilities. Picking up their waste should rank very high on the list. To be fair, about 60% of dog owners pick up after their best friends while in public, but for the health of our public water sources, we need to raise that number.  Pet owners also need to get into the habit of picking up after their animals, all the time not just while in public. On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Brad Lee shares about the importance of picking up after pets to preserve Kentucky's water quality. For more information about water quality as it relates to nutrients in the soil: Water Quality and Nutrient Management at Home                 We would love to hear your thoughts about the Talking FACS podcast.  Just click the link to go to a brief survey. At the end, you will have the opportunity to share your contact information to be entered into a drawing for the chance to win some University of Kentucky swag. To connect with FCS Extension: Kentucky Extension Offices UK FCS Website FCS Facebook FCS Instagram

Are you interested in becoming a Master Preserver? On this week's episode of the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, Extension Professor, Melanie Jewkes, joins us to discuss the Master Food Preserver Program.You'll learn exactly what a Master Food Preserver certification course entails, how it equips you with all the knowledge you need to safely preserve food at home, and how it allows you to help others. We each share our biggest takeaways from completing the certification and what makes it a great opportunity for anyone looking to learn.Uplevel your food preservation skills and become a mentor for others by joining a Master Preserver course near you!Thanks for listening! Find the links and resources mentioned in today's episode in the show notes below. Send your food preservation questions to perfectlypreservedpodcast@gmail.comJoin Anna and Jenny on Instagram to connect and learn more.SHOW NOTES:See more from Anna on this episode here https://smarthomecanning.com/blogs/news/perfectly-preserved-podcast-ep-32-the-master-food-preserver-programSee more from Jenny on this episode here

Are you wondering what food preservation resources are available in your area? Melanie Jewkes, Extension Professor from Utah State University, joins us in this week's episode of the Perfectly Preserved Podcast. Melanie will answer all our questions about cooperative extension offices across the country and how they can help you as a new or experienced food preserver. Melanie shares more about her role as an Extension Professor, common canning challenges an extension office can help with, and ways to check a family recipe for safety. She also gives advice on what to do if you don't have a local extension office and tells about the craziest canning call she's received, and shares her favorite foods to preserve. Anna and Jenny learn something as they hear specifics on how long it takes for Clostridium botulinum to grow in improperly canned goods.  This episode will both enlighten your canning practices and inspire you to reach out to your local extension office!Join Anna and Jenny on Instagram to connect and learn more.Thanks for listening! Find the links and resources mentioned in today's episode in the show notes below. Send your food preservation questions to perfectlypreservedpodcast@gmail.comSHOW NOTES:See more from Jenny on this episode here https://thedomesticwildflower.com/perfectly-preserved-podcast-episode-13-interview-with-melanie-jewkes/See more from Anna on this episode herehttps://smarthomecanning.com/blogs/news/perfectly-preserved-podcast-interview-with-melanie-jewkes-ep-13

This week we interviewed Reagan, who is the Extension Professor at USU helping different communities and tribes with agriculture projects and helping to teach science and nature to kids. Reagan is also one of the board members for our non-profit, Dine Nizhoni Incorporated. Reagan talks about some of her projects, and how she started on this journey to helping her people learn and grow. What keeps her motivated and why it's important for the next generation to start being motivated to help out their communities.Photo Credit: Erwin Declercq - Getty ImagesSupport the show

Orchids are a popular and colorful addition to any home setting. In this episode of the Sunshine Gardening Podcast, I called up Dr. Rick Durham, Extension Professor and Consumer Horticulture Specialist to have him answer common questions about how to properly care for orchids in the home! To get the full scoop on showing orchid love in the home, stay right here for more on the Sunshine Gardening podcast! Tell us about some of the common orchid types for the home. Phalaenopsis – Moth Orchid – Southeast Asia Often considered easiest to growEpiphyticRequire moderate light and good moistureTemperatures of mid 60s night, 70-80 daysFlower spikes often produce new buds after floweringMay bloom anytime of the year, many flowersIndividual flowers last from a few days to a month or more Moth Orchids Dendrobium – many resemble Phalaenopsis, Philippines, Australia, East Asia EpiphyticMore light than PhalaenopsisTemperature variable, most require nights of 55-60, daytime in 70-80.Somewhat forgiving of dry medium –pseudobulbs, some like a dormancy periodSeasonal bloom periodsFlowers may last for 6 weeks or more Dendrobium Orchids What kind of care is needed to keep orchids happy at home? Tell us more about the cultural requirements needed for orchids such as light, growing media, and humidity. Light• Orchids generally need bright, often indirect, light• Those listed above will grow in the home under proper conditions• Southeast or south exposure window is best for those needing lots of light: Cattleya, Oncidium, Dendrobium, close to window• East or west exposure window is best for lower-light species: Phalaenopsis and Paphiopedilum• No mid-day sun for any, may benefit from summers outdoors but no direct mid-day sun• Also - possible to grow orchids under lights Epiphytes - grow on trees• Light, airy growing medium• Tree fern fiber, fir bark, sphagnum peat, vermiculite, redwood fiber, lava rock, mounted on cork• Pots should have ample drainage• Pot-in-pot systems may increase humidity around root system, avoid standing water• Repot every 2-3 years as medium breaks down and plants out grow their pot• The presence of aerial roots is normal and healthy• Soft, dark colored roots are a sign of too much water Humidity• Many orchid species are native to tropical rain forests• Home humidity levels can be quite low (both summerand winter)• Avoid drafts of forced air (hot and cold)• Use room humidifier, group plants together, or place plants on pebble-filled trays with water• Spraying plants with water is less beneficial• Orchids may benefit from summers outdoors– protect from mid-day sun– step up watering and increase fertility How often should you water orchids? How often should you apply fertilizer? Watering• Water often enough so that medium stays moist, brief periods of dryness is ok• Pots will become light – indication that water is needed• If water accumulates in saucer or outer pot, pour it out soon after watering• Ice can be used as a substitute for watering, I prefer to do so only occasionally• Note pseudobulbs – They should be plump and firm, naturally shrivel with age Fertilization• Fertilization is most crucial when new growth is occurring (after flowering)• Orchids are not heavy feeders• I fertilize about once a month with a ¼ strength soluble house plant fertilizer• I generally fertilize more in summer when I also water more If someone wanted to learn more about orchids, what resources are available? For more information, check out these resources: • American Orchid Society, www.aos.org • Wikipedia, www.wikipedia.org – search for various types of orchids• Various on-line forums and web sites including YouTube videos of how to…. I hope that you enjoyed our discussion today on showing orchid love in the home! A special thank you to Dr. Rick Durham for being our guest on the Sunshine Gardening Podcast! To view the show notes for Episode 21,

Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – gives us his Pick of the Week and previews other auctions. Dr. Ray Massey is an Extension Professor of agricultural and applied economics at University of Missouri and he joins us to discuss PRF and other crop insurance programs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a companion episode to our recent commentary, MOFB President Garrett Hawkins is joined by Ray Massey, Extension Professor of Agriculture and Applied Economics at the University of Missouri to discuss agriculture's role in the climate change discussion. To read the companion commentary visit https://mofb.org/are-we-the-problem/

Weeds AR Wild Series, S1 Ep22. Dr. Prashant Jha, Research and Extension Professor of Weed Science with Iowa State University, joins Dr. Norsworthy to discuss some strategies for managing weed seed at soybean harvest.  Specific strategies that have been evaluated or are currently being tested include narrow-windrow burning, chaff lining, and use of a seed mills.  The effectiveness of these approaches are discussed.  Dr. Jha also talks about the use of the Weed Zapper to devitalize waterhemp seed late in the year.

Two professionals from Utah State University Extension join Troy Mix, Associate Director of the University of Delaware's Institute for Public Administration (IPA), to talk about empowering rural communities through remote work. Dr. Paul Hill is an Extension Professor and Director of the Rural Online Initiative (ROI) program, which develops and delivers remote work certificate programs. Marta Nielsen hosts Remote Work Radio—the ROI podcast that chronicles the stories of people who make their living by working remotely as employees, freelancers, and entrepreneurs. Topics covered in this May 10, 2021 interview include remote work opportunities for individuals, communities, and regions; skills needed to succeed and lead in the remote environment; efforts by the State of Utah to encourage remote work; and lessons learned through delivering the Rural Online Initiative. This episode continues the Future of Remote Work series presented through IPA's First State Insights podcast. This series of articles and interviews seeks to shed light on remote work trends; explore implications for businesses, communities, and policymakers; and spur conversations to make this emerging reality work well for Delaware. Visit https://extension.usu.edu/remoteworkcertificate/ for more information on the Rural Online Initiative program. For the latest in IPA's Future of Remote Work series, search for remote work articles on IPA's news feed (www.bidenschool.udel.edu/ipa/about/news) and visit the Future of Remote Work playlist on SoundCloud (soundcloud.com/first-state-insights/sets/future-of-remote-work). Opening and closing music: "I Dunno" by Grapes, used under Creative Commons 3.0 License.

Extension Forage Specialist, University of Kentucky. Academic brother. Fellow forage geek. Photographer. What are "Land Grant" Universities? What's the Cooperative Extension Service? "You're a lot smarter if you listen a lot more than you talk." (I wonder what he meant by THAT? ;-) ) "When we've got an answer and nobody's doin' it, then you better ask 'Why?'." Jimmy Henning is Extension Professor and Extension Forage Specialist in the Department of Plant and Soil Science at the University of Kentucky. His extension program focuses on hay and haylage production and nutritional quality as well as pasture establishment and management. He is a co-founder of the Kentucky Grazing Schools and the UK Forage Variety Testing program. He led in the implementation of forage variety trials for grazing tolerance to cattle and for preference by horses. He is part of a forage team that is actively serving the Kentucky horse industry through the Equine Pasture Evaluation program. Dr. Henning is a graduate of the University of Georgia and the University of Kentucky, College of Agriculture. Jim Gerrish, American GrazingLands Services - https://www.americangrazinglands.com/ KY Forages YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/user/VTForages Hay Kings facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/237012536788906 Regenerative Grazing facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/RegenerativeGrazing Jimmy's Etsy store - https://www.etsy.com/shop/JCHPhoto

Host Dr. Jeff Lehmkuhler is joined again this episode by his colleague Dr. Gregg Rentfrow, Extension Professor and meat specialist to wrap up their discussion on selecting a meat processor for your beef animal.Music: Free download Bensound.com happyrock

Host Dr. Jeff Lehmkuhler is joined this episode by his colleague Dr. Gregg Rentfrow, Extension Professor and meat specialist.  We discuss things to consider when choosing a butcher to process your beef and other issues.Music: Free download Bensound.com happyrock

Host Dr. Jeff Lehmkuhler is joined by during this episode by his colleague Dr. Les Anderson, Extension Professor and beef cattle specialist.  We discuss aspects of reproductive management to ensure reproductive efficiency.Credits - Music: http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music 

Dr. Richard C. Lacy, Extension Professor & Regional Extension Coordinator Department of Agricultural Economics, Mississippi State University Extension Food festivals are popular events to bring people together in a community to promote the production and sale of local foods. In this episode, Dr. Lacy shares how one food event in the Mississippi Delta has been bringing people and community together around a very special food for more than 40 years. Dr. Lacy explains how the community has continued to keep this food festival going and growing for more than four decades.

On today’s show, I examine Dak Prescott’s current negotiations on a contract extension, and question why he would turn down the opportunity to become the second-highest paid quarterback in the NFL. When taking a deeper look at Prescott’s credentials, he is nothing more than an average quarterback, and does not deserve a $35 million annual […]

On today’s show, I examine Dak Prescott’s current negotiations on a contract extension, and question why he would turn down the opportunity to become the second-highest paid quarterback in the NFL. When taking a deeper look at Prescott’s credentials, he is nothing more than an average quarterback, and does not deserve a $35 million annual […] The post Dak Prescott’s Extension, Professor Allen Sanderson Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 5-25-20) appeared first on Sports Talk Chicago.

University of Kentucky Associate Extension Professor Kenny Burdine talks about the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic is having on farmers and cattle markets.

KFB News Editor Tim Thornberry visits with University of Kentucky Associate Extension Professor Kenny Burdine about livestock markets and the food supply chain in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis.

Dr. Randy Brooks Ph.D. is essentially writing the book on Wildland Firefighter fatigue and sleep... He's an Extension Professor of Forestry and Extension Forestry Specialist at the University of Idaho, and has a passion for expanding the awareness and safety for Wildland Firefighters... This subject is very near and dear to him because not only is his son a Wildland Firefighter, but he has lost a colleague on the Twisp River Fire in Washington...His studies include a survey of 400 Wildland Firefighters, and approximately 60 Wildland Firefighters wearing "Redibands" - A wrist worn activity monitor that reports sleep data...His recent webinar can be found here:https://www.nrfirescience.org/event/assessing-wildland-firefighter-sleep-and-fatigue-while-fire-assignmentHis Instagram can be found here:https://www.instagram.com/randy.brooks2950/His work with reducing risks with fatigue is a subject that we should all be taking into consideration! Definitely worth following up on!Enjoy!

Vern Grubinger is the vegetable and berry specialist and Extension Professor with the University of Vermont, and coordinator of USDA’s Northeast SARE program. In this interview, we draw on Vern’s several decades as an educator and extension agent and talk about the changes, innovations, and breakthrough’s he’s seen over the years. We discuss how he suggests new farmers get started, how a culture of shared learning has only brought the industry forward, and untapped resources that farmers can use to innovate and grow their farms. In This Episode: >> The number one priority that Vern learned from his mentor that he uses every day to stay on track as an educator >> How growing vegetables is ultimately the easy part and the real challenges that farmers face >> How the general growing philosophy has changed from “spray and pray” to a more holistic and systems thinking approach >> What 1 technique that new farmers can use to assure a strong first year of farming About the guest: Vern Grubinger has been working with and learning from farmers for more than 30 years. He is the vegetable and berry specialist and Extension Professor with the University of Vermont, and coordinator of USDA’s Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program (SARE) which makes grants to researchers, educators and farmers. He authored the books 'Sustainable Vegetable Production from Start Up to Market' and 'With an Ear to the Ground: Essays on Sustainable Agriculture.' He co-authored ‘Farms, Food and Communities: Exploring Food Systems.’ Over the years, Vern has sought to enhance the viability of farms by providing actionable information through conferences, fact sheets, a grower listserv, newsletters, on-farm workshops, a web site, videos and, most enjoyable and mutually beneficial, individual conversations and farm visits. "

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Dr. Paul Vincelli, Extension Professor for Plant Pathology Episode 9 In this episode, Dr. Paul Vincelli shares with Dr. Jennifer Hunter some basic information about genetic engineering and GMO foods.  They discuss the importance of becoming thoroughly educated from a scientific basis so that consumers can determine if they should or should not avoid GMO foods.  For more information about risks and benefits of genetically engineered crops, see http://www2.ca.uky.edu/agcomm/pubs/PPA/PPA47/PPA47.pdf. Full episode transcript

Dave Francis, Extension Professor at Utah State University stars in this episode. Dave’s STEM projects include: water quality, 4-H Teens as Teachers, 4-H Science in Urban Communities and engaging rural youth in Afterschool STEM efforts. His most recent efforts include building capacity for the Maker Movement and 4-H Computer Science with Google.

  The effects of farm insect controls on butterflies and bees are important to understand.  Dr. Ric Bessin is an Extension Professor from the University of Kentucky is an entomologist that has studied this relationship. [...]

This panel discussion (10/19/2016) engaged the general public in current topics of genetics and genomics, such as assembling genomes, gene editing and gene drives, gene therapy in medicine, GMOs, bioethics, and “big unanswered questions”. The panel was made up of a diverse group of faculty at the University of Kentucky: Moderator: Brian Rymond, PhD, Linda and Jack Gill Professor of Biology, Department of Biology Panel Members: - Stephen L. Dobson, PhD, Professor of Medical and Veterinary Entomology, Department of Entomology - Paul Vincelli, PhD, Extension Professor and Provost's Distinguished Service Professor, Department of Plant Pathology - Julia Bursten, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Philosophy - Brett T. Spear, PhD, Professor, Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Molecular Genetics - Jeremiah Smith, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Biology - Pete Mirabito, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Biology Presented by the Friends of the Public Library and the University of Kentucky Biology Department. This event was part of broader series of events – “Month of TH Morgan” - celebrating the 150th birthday of Dr. Thomas Hunt Morgan - Lexington native and Nobel prize winner. His work on fruit fly genetics laid the foundation for modern genetics. You can learn more about the Month of TH Morgan here: https://bio.as.uky.edu/month-th-morgan.

Producer/Host: C.J. Walke Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: Organic Food and Farming in Maine Program Topic: Pasture Management and Grazing Key Discussion Points: a) Fundamentals of pasture management b) Grazing habits of various livestock c) Soil fertility management Guests: Diane Schivera, Organic Livestock Specialist, MOFGA Rick Kersbergen, Extension Professor, University of Maine Cooperative Extension, Sustainable Dairy and Forage Systems The post Common Ground Radio 7/1/16 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producer/Host: C.J. Walke Engineer: Amy Browne (assisted by Annabelle and Stella Walke) Issue: Organic Food and Farming in Maine Program Topic: Pasture Management and Grazing Key Discussion Points: a) Pasture management in Maine b) Grazing practices for ruminants c) Forage production Guests: Rick Kersbergen, Extension Professor, University of Maine Cooperative Extension, Orono, ME Diane Schivera, Organic Livestock Specialist, MOFGA, Unity, ME The post Common Ground Radio 6/5/15 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producer/Host: Ron Beard, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: Community concerns and opportunities Program Topic: The role of sustainability science in helping us weather the storms Key Discussion Points: a) What do we know about the effect of increased numbers and intensity of rain storms on Maine cities and towns and their businesses and residents? What is the scope of the problem, overall and specifically in Ellsworth? b) In general, how do towns handle stormwater? (civil engineering exercise: water runs downhill, towns channel stormwater in ditches and through culverts, trying to prevent erosion, damage to roads and the problems of flooding) c) How does Ellsworth budget for repairs to roads, culverts, etc… how many years are you looking ahead to try to plan for managing storm water… how do City Council members and voters respond to your plans to invest in “infrastructure” in hopes of preventing future damage due to storm water? d) We suspect that these sorts of storms are part of a trend related to climate change… in simple terms, what is happening in the climate that would result in greater numbers of storms and storms of greater intensity? e) Science has always had two kind of results: advancing basic knowledge and solving problems… the University's Sustainability Solutions Initiative helps focus science on the latter… give an overview of this effort and what inspired you to link research and municipalities to better adapt to increases in storm water. f) How is the project working out in Ellsworth… who is involved, what are the various components of the project, what are you learning, what have you tried so far, what shows promise for the future? g) What are messages for other towns and municipalities? How do listeners learn more? Guests: Esperanza Stancioff, Extension Professor, UM Cooperative Extension and Sea Grant Michelle Gagnon, Planner, City of Ellsworth Michelle Beal, City Manager, City of Ellsworth (by phone??) Shaleen Jain Associate Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering Cooperating Associate Professor, Climate Change Institute The post Talk of the Towns 6/28/13 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.