Podcasts about natural resource conservation

Today our guest is Hannah Evans from Population Connection, a non-profit organization that promotes awareness about the impact of human population numbers on climate change and the Earth's resources. Hannah works to cultivate partnerships between Population Connection and international NGOs. Before joining Population Connection's staff, Hannah worked as an adjunct professor of Women's Studies and taught classes on gender, science, and feminist theory. She has non-profit experience working as a program developer for sustainable agriculture and public health programs in Honduras and Panama and has worked as a researcher studying food security issues throughout Southern California. Hannah holds a BA in Environmental Policy and Natural Resource Conservation and Political Science and a Master's in Political Ecology from San Diego State University, where her research focused on sustainability labeling and ethical consumption between the United States and Nicaragua. For more information, go to www.populationconnection.org. Join Catherine Greenleaf, a certified wildlife rehabilitator with 20 years of experience rescuing and rehabilitating injured birds, for twice-monthly discussions about restoring native habitat and helping the birds in your backyard. Access the BIRD HUGGER Newsletter here: www.birdhuggerpodcast.com. Send your questions about birds and native gardening to birdhuggerpodcast@gmail.com. (PG-13) St. Dymphna Press, LLC.

Clay Birkeland, Director of Ag Banking at Pioneer Bank & Trust talks to Justin Boerboom with the Natural Resource Conservation Service about the programs they have for the ag community in South Dakota. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike Campbell, founder and lead farmer of South Florida's first commercial aquaponic farm Bare Roots Organics, joins us to talk about how aquaponics fits into his vision for the future of sustainable farming. Mike shares his journey and passion for building a sustainable world, driven by his background in film/television and love for nature and quality food. We will explore the importance of sustainable farming and the role of aquaponics in conserving resources compared to traditional agriculture. We will also discuss the cooperative relationship between plants and fish in aquaponics, highlighting the symbiotic environment involving three main players: fish, bacteria, and plants.  In this episode, learn about: - Mike Campbell and Bare Roots Organics - The basics of aquaponics  - Resource conservation  - Labor requirements to run an aquaponics farm Learn more about Bare Roots Organics on the website: https://www.barerootsorganics.com/ For those interested in Mike's products, he is a vendor on our Backyard Market, which is our virtual farmer's market. Check out his variety of fresh greens at:  https://backyardmarket.org/     Support the showWe hope you enjoyed the episode! Please help us continue to produce more valuable content by subscribing to our Fresh Take Podcast Series! Subscribe here SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY- Learn more about the many benefits of becoming a Sponsor of Florida Organic Growers! Your contribution will not only help to advance an organic and sustainable future but gain brand awareness through our growing audience. If you are interested, click here

Jeff Inman grew up rock climbing in VA and studied Natural Resource Conservation at Virginia tech. During his last year of school he discovered Arboriculture and realized it was a profession that allowed him to climb every day.

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt Lets Talk Animals From Aardvarks to Zebras, Farewell show Veterinarian's Perspective- 4 veterinarians discuss different aspects of private practice -Being a Vet in a small town -Being a women in the veterinary profession -The future of alternative veterinary medicine -Aspects of vet hospitals becoming part of corporations Guests: Dr Greg Thibodeau, Dr Yevette Lahaye, Dr Tom Cameron, Dr Mark Hanks About the host: Dr. Hunt is a retired veterinarian that practiced small animal medicine and surgery for 32 years. For twenty six of those years he owned and operated the Bucksport Veterinary Hospital. He graduated from Michigan State University Vet School in 1982, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Conservation from the University of Connecticut in 1974, and a Masters in Zoology at Michigan State in 1976. Although he took special interest in pet behavior problems his primary interest was helping pet owners care for their pets by not only helping them when they were sick but educating, counseling and supporting the family to achieve good pet care. Dr. Hunt was also a track coach at Bucksport High School for 20+ years, raised his 3 children and loved being part of the Bucksport community. His has written 2 books and currently teaches at the Veterinary Technician program at York County Community College. The post Let's Talk Animals (Finale) 6/23/22: Veterinarian's Perspective first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt Lets Talk Animals From Aardvarks to Zebras, Farewell show Veterinarian's Perspective- 4 veterinarians discuss different aspects of private practice -Being a Vet in a small town -Being a women in the veterinary profession -The future of alternative veterinary medicine -Aspects of vet hospitals becoming part of corporations Guests: Dr Greg Thibodeau, Dr Yevette Lahaye, Dr Tom Cameron, Dr Mark Hanks About the host: Dr. Hunt is a retired veterinarian that practiced small animal medicine and surgery for 32 years. For twenty six of those years he owned and operated the Bucksport Veterinary Hospital. He graduated from Michigan State University Vet School in 1982, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Conservation from the University of Connecticut in 1974, and a Masters in Zoology at Michigan State in 1976. Although he took special interest in pet behavior problems his primary interest was helping pet owners care for their pets by not only helping them when they were sick but educating, counseling and supporting the family to achieve good pet care. Dr. Hunt was also a track coach at Bucksport High School for 20+ years, raised his 3 children and loved being part of the Bucksport community. His has written 2 books and currently teaches at the Veterinary Technician program at York County Community College. The post Let's Talk Animals (Finale) 6/23/22: Veterinarian's Perspective first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt Key Discussion Points a) what are solitary, Mason Bees b) Life cycle c) Belly flopping pollination technique d) their importance to the environment e) How to make your yard Mason Bee friendly Guest: Thyra McKelvie, from Rent Mason Bees About the host: Dr. Hunt is a retired veterinarian that practiced small animal medicine and surgery for 32 years. For twenty six of those years he owned and operated the Bucksport Veterinary Hospital. He graduated from Michigan State University Vet School in 1982, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Conservation from the University of Connecticut in 1974, and a Masters in Zoology at Michigan State in 1976. Although he took special interest in pet behavior problems his primary interest was helping pet owners care for their pets by not only helping them when they were sick but educating, counseling and supporting the family to achieve good pet care. Dr. Hunt was also a track coach at Bucksport High School for 20+ years, raised his 3 children and loved being part of the Bucksport community. His has written 2 books and currently teaches at the Veterinary Technician program at York County Community College. The post Let's Talk Animals 4/28/22: Mason Bees first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt Key Discussion Points a) what are solitary, Mason Bees b) Life cycle c) Belly flopping pollination technique d) their importance to the environment e) How to make your yard Mason Bee friendly Guest: Thyra McKelvie, from Rent Mason Bees About the host: Dr. Hunt is a retired veterinarian that practiced small animal medicine and surgery for 32 years. For twenty six of those years he owned and operated the Bucksport Veterinary Hospital. He graduated from Michigan State University Vet School in 1982, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Conservation from the University of Connecticut in 1974, and a Masters in Zoology at Michigan State in 1976. Although he took special interest in pet behavior problems his primary interest was helping pet owners care for their pets by not only helping them when they were sick but educating, counseling and supporting the family to achieve good pet care. Dr. Hunt was also a track coach at Bucksport High School for 20+ years, raised his 3 children and loved being part of the Bucksport community. His has written 2 books and currently teaches at the Veterinary Technician program at York County Community College. The post Let's Talk Animals 4/28/22: Mason Bees first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Why is tonight different from all other nights? Because Stephanie Chiarello, Aaron Salinas, and Amy Lowry recorded this podcast episode on Passover! And the were joined by two very special guests - Texas State Representative Erin Zwiener and Austin Area Funny Man Jeremy Lamb!   Rep. Erin Zwiener holds a Bachelor of Science in Natural Resource Conservation, a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, and is a three-time Jeopardy! Champion.Rep. Zwiener serves on the House Committees on Public Health, House Administration, and Appropriations, where she is the Vice-Chair of the Subcommittee on Article III (Education). She is a member of the House Democratic Caucus, LGBTQ Caucus, Criminal Justice Reform Caucus, Women's Health Caucus, and IT Caucus. In January of 2021, Rep. Zwiener established the Caucus on Climate, Environment, and the Energy Industry and currently serves as its Chair.She lives in Driftwood with her husband Quincy, daughter Lark, a dog, three horses, a mule, a pony, a pig, and too many chickens. Jeremy Sweetlamb is a lifelong student, director, actor, teacher, promoter, producer, and defender of improvised theatre.For 25 years he has lived and trained in Chicago, LA, and New York before returning to his native Austin, TX. He has recorded a comedy album: 'Beardedlamb Sings Along to the Urban Cowboy Motion Picture Soundtrack.' He has performed with Bill Hader and Bob Odenkirk at the Just for Laughs festival in Montreal.Jeremy started one of the biggest comedy festivals in the country in Out of Bounds. He continues to embrace failure gracefully by teaching middle school theatre and trying to be a good partner and Dad to two lil bitties.Champion,theyCast:Host: Stephanie ChiarelloComedians: Aaron Salinas & Jeremy SweetlambSpecial Guest: Rep. Erin ZwienerAnnouncer: Amy LowreyPodcast Editor: Tom BookerWriters:Stephanie Chiarello, Amy K.

Erin Zwiener is an author, educator, and conservationist who is currently serving her second term in the Texas House of Representatives. She's committed to fighting for our Texas values of healthy communities, inclusivity, and common sense government. Rep. Zwiener serves on the House Committees on Public Health, House Administration, and Appropriations, where she is the Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Article III (Education). She is a member of the House Democratic Caucus, LGBTQ Caucus, Criminal Justice Reform Caucus, Women's Health Caucus, and IT Caucus. In January of 2021, Rep. Zwiener established the Caucus on Climate, Environment, and the Energy Industry and currently serves as its Chair. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Natural Resource Conservation, a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, and is a three-time Jeopardy! champion. She lives in Driftwood with her husband Quincy, daughter Lark, a dog, three horses, a mule, a pony, a pig, and too many chickens. https://house.texas.gov/members/member-page/?district=45   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt -What goes into hospice for pets -What roll does palliative care play -Why and how did you get into this branch of vet medicine -Types of hospice care including euthanasia Guest: Dr Kelly Hill, Haven Veterinary Hospice About the host: Dr. Hunt is a retired veterinarian that practiced small animal medicine and surgery for 32 years. For twenty six of those years he owned and operated the Bucksport Veterinary Hospital. He graduated from Michigan State University Vet School in 1982, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Conservation from the University of Connecticut in 1974, and a Masters in Zoology at Michigan State in 1976. Although he took special interest in pet behavior problems his primary interest was helping pet owners care for their pets by not only helping them when they were sick but educating, counseling and supporting the family to achieve good pet care. Dr. Hunt was also a track coach at Bucksport High School for 20+ years, raised his 3 children and loved being part of the Bucksport community. His has written 2 books and currently teaches at the Veterinary Technician program at York County Community College. The post Let's Talk Animals 2/24/22: Hospice for Pets first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt -What goes into hospice for pets -What roll does palliative care play -Why and how did you get into this branch of vet medicine -Types of hospice care including euthanasia Guest: Dr Kelly Hill, Haven Veterinary Hospice About the host: Dr. Hunt is a retired veterinarian that practiced small animal medicine and surgery for 32 years. For twenty six of those years he owned and operated the Bucksport Veterinary Hospital. He graduated from Michigan State University Vet School in 1982, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Conservation from the University of Connecticut in 1974, and a Masters in Zoology at Michigan State in 1976. Although he took special interest in pet behavior problems his primary interest was helping pet owners care for their pets by not only helping them when they were sick but educating, counseling and supporting the family to achieve good pet care. Dr. Hunt was also a track coach at Bucksport High School for 20+ years, raised his 3 children and loved being part of the Bucksport community. His has written 2 books and currently teaches at the Veterinary Technician program at York County Community College. The post Let's Talk Animals 2/24/22: Hospice for Pets first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt -Based on the Book: Smart Ass -Author shares her story of adopting a Donkey -Stories include the author trying to understand donkey behavior -How the donkey taught the author a few things about herself Guest: Margaret Winslow, author of Smart Ass About the host: Dr. Hunt is a retired veterinarian that practiced small animal medicine and surgery for 32 years. For twenty six of those years he owned and operated the Bucksport Veterinary Hospital. He graduated from Michigan State University Vet School in 1982, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Conservation from the University of Connecticut in 1974, and a Masters in Zoology at Michigan State in 1976. Although he took special interest in pet behavior problems his primary interest was helping pet owners care for their pets by not only helping them when they were sick but educating, counseling and supporting the family to achieve good pet care. Dr. Hunt was also a track coach at Bucksport High School for 20+ years, raised his 3 children and loved being part of the Bucksport community. His has written 2 books and currently teaches at the Veterinary Technician program at York County Community College. The post Let's Talk Animals 1/27/22: Getting to Know the Donkey first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt -Based on the Book: Smart Ass -Author shares her story of adopting a Donkey -Stories include the author trying to understand donkey behavior -How the donkey taught the author a few things about herself Guest: Margaret Winslow, author of Smart Ass About the host: Dr. Hunt is a retired veterinarian that practiced small animal medicine and surgery for 32 years. For twenty six of those years he owned and operated the Bucksport Veterinary Hospital. He graduated from Michigan State University Vet School in 1982, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Conservation from the University of Connecticut in 1974, and a Masters in Zoology at Michigan State in 1976. Although he took special interest in pet behavior problems his primary interest was helping pet owners care for their pets by not only helping them when they were sick but educating, counseling and supporting the family to achieve good pet care. Dr. Hunt was also a track coach at Bucksport High School for 20+ years, raised his 3 children and loved being part of the Bucksport community. His has written 2 books and currently teaches at the Veterinary Technician program at York County Community College. The post Let's Talk Animals 1/27/22: Getting to Know the Donkey first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt Citizen Science Programs -What they are, how they work -Bird Atlas Program -River Bird, Turkey, Reptile programs Guest: Dr Nathan Webb, Wildlife Division Director for the Dept. of Fisheries and Wildlife About the host: Dr. Hunt is a retired veterinarian that practiced small animal medicine and surgery for 32 years. For twenty six of those years he owned and operated the Bucksport Veterinary Hospital. He graduated from Michigan State University Vet School in 1982, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Conservation from the University of Connecticut in 1974, and a Masters in Zoology at Michigan State in 1976. Although he took special interest in pet behavior problems his primary interest was helping pet owners care for their pets by not only helping them when they were sick but educating, counseling and supporting the family to achieve good pet care. Dr. Hunt was also a track coach at Bucksport High School for 20+ years, raised his 3 children and loved being part of the Bucksport community. His has written 2 books and currently teaches at the Veterinary Technician program at York County Community College. The post Let's Talk Animals 12/23/21: Citizen Science Programs first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt Citizen Science Programs -What they are, how they work -Bird Atlas Program -River Bird, Turkey, Reptile programs Guest: Dr Nathan Webb, Wildlife Division Director for the Dept. of Fisheries and Wildlife About the host: Dr. Hunt is a retired veterinarian that practiced small animal medicine and surgery for 32 years. For twenty six of those years he owned and operated the Bucksport Veterinary Hospital. He graduated from Michigan State University Vet School in 1982, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Conservation from the University of Connecticut in 1974, and a Masters in Zoology at Michigan State in 1976. Although he took special interest in pet behavior problems his primary interest was helping pet owners care for their pets by not only helping them when they were sick but educating, counseling and supporting the family to achieve good pet care. Dr. Hunt was also a track coach at Bucksport High School for 20+ years, raised his 3 children and loved being part of the Bucksport community. His has written 2 books and currently teaches at the Veterinary Technician program at York County Community College. The post Let's Talk Animals 12/23/21: Citizen Science Programs first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt -New role in our communities -Veterinarians involvement -Types of Shelters -Animal shelter management Guest: Dr Katherine Polak- veterinarian specializing in Animal Shelter medicine About the host: Dr. Hunt is a retired veterinarian that practiced small animal medicine and surgery for 32 years. For twenty six of those years he owned and operated the Bucksport Veterinary Hospital. He graduated from Michigan State University Vet School in 1982, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Conservation from the University of Connecticut in 1974, and a Masters in Zoology at Michigan State in 1976. Although he took special interest in pet behavior problems his primary interest was helping pet owners care for their pets by not only helping them when they were sick but educating, counseling and supporting the family to achieve good pet care. Dr. Hunt was also a track coach at Bucksport High School for 20+ years, raised his 3 children and loved being part of the Bucksport community. His has written 2 books and currently teaches at the Veterinary Technician program at York County Community College. The post Let's Talk Animals 10/28/21: Animal Shelters first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt -New role in our communities -Veterinarians involvement -Types of Shelters -Animal shelter management Guest: Dr Katherine Polak- veterinarian specializing in Animal Shelter medicine About the host: Dr. Hunt is a retired veterinarian that practiced small animal medicine and surgery for 32 years. For twenty six of those years he owned and operated the Bucksport Veterinary Hospital. He graduated from Michigan State University Vet School in 1982, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Conservation from the University of Connecticut in 1974, and a Masters in Zoology at Michigan State in 1976. Although he took special interest in pet behavior problems his primary interest was helping pet owners care for their pets by not only helping them when they were sick but educating, counseling and supporting the family to achieve good pet care. Dr. Hunt was also a track coach at Bucksport High School for 20+ years, raised his 3 children and loved being part of the Bucksport community. His has written 2 books and currently teaches at the Veterinary Technician program at York County Community College. The post Let's Talk Animals 10/28/21: Animal Shelters first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt -How dogs and cats are regarded in SE Asia -The role of Animal Welfare groups in pet management -The process of exporting dogs -What importing countries and new pet owners need to do Guest: Dr Katherine Polak- Animal welfare coordinator in Thailand About the host: Dr. Hunt is a retired veterinarian that practiced small animal medicine and surgery for 32 years. For twenty six of those years he owned and operated the Bucksport Veterinary Hospital. He graduated from Michigan State University Vet School in 1982, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Conservation from the University of Connecticut in 1974, and a Masters in Zoology at Michigan State in 1976. Although he took special interest in pet behavior problems his primary interest was helping pet owners care for their pets by not only helping them when they were sick but educating, counseling and supporting the family to achieve good pet care. Dr. Hunt was also a track coach at Bucksport High School for 20+ years, raised his 3 children and loved being part of the Bucksport community. His has written 2 books and currently teaches at the Veterinary Technician program at York County Community College. The post Let's Talk Animals 9/23/21: Exporting Dogs from SouthEast Asia first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt -How dogs and cats are regarded in SE Asia -The role of Animal Welfare groups in pet management -The process of exporting dogs -What importing countries and new pet owners need to do Guest: Dr Katherine Polak- Animal welfare coordinator in Thailand About the host: Dr. Hunt is a retired veterinarian that practiced small animal medicine and surgery for 32 years. For twenty six of those years he owned and operated the Bucksport Veterinary Hospital. He graduated from Michigan State University Vet School in 1982, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Conservation from the University of Connecticut in 1974, and a Masters in Zoology at Michigan State in 1976. Although he took special interest in pet behavior problems his primary interest was helping pet owners care for their pets by not only helping them when they were sick but educating, counseling and supporting the family to achieve good pet care. Dr. Hunt was also a track coach at Bucksport High School for 20+ years, raised his 3 children and loved being part of the Bucksport community. His has written 2 books and currently teaches at the Veterinary Technician program at York County Community College. The post Let's Talk Animals 9/23/21: Exporting Dogs from SouthEast Asia first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt -Purpose of packaging -Types of packaging -Where product is sold -Sustainability & special consideration (child proofing etc) Guest: Mark Bennett- engineer for large Pet Product company About the host: Dr. Hunt is a retired veterinarian that practiced small animal medicine and surgery for 32 years. For twenty six of those years he owned and operated the Bucksport Veterinary Hospital. He graduated from Michigan State University Vet School in 1982, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Conservation from the University of Connecticut in 1974, and a Masters in Zoology at Michigan State in 1976. Although he took special interest in pet behavior problems his primary interest was helping pet owners care for their pets by not only helping them when they were sick but educating, counseling and supporting the family to achieve good pet care. Dr. Hunt was also a track coach at Bucksport High School for 20+ years, raised his 3 children and loved being part of the Bucksport community. His has written 2 books and currently teaches at the Veterinary Technician program at York County Community College. The post Let's Talk Animals 8/26/21: Packaging pet products first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt -Purpose of packaging -Types of packaging -Where product is sold -Sustainability & special consideration (child proofing etc) Guest: Mark Bennett- engineer for large Pet Product company About the host: Dr. Hunt is a retired veterinarian that practiced small animal medicine and surgery for 32 years. For twenty six of those years he owned and operated the Bucksport Veterinary Hospital. He graduated from Michigan State University Vet School in 1982, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Conservation from the University of Connecticut in 1974, and a Masters in Zoology at Michigan State in 1976. Although he took special interest in pet behavior problems his primary interest was helping pet owners care for their pets by not only helping them when they were sick but educating, counseling and supporting the family to achieve good pet care. Dr. Hunt was also a track coach at Bucksport High School for 20+ years, raised his 3 children and loved being part of the Bucksport community. His has written 2 books and currently teaches at the Veterinary Technician program at York County Community College. The post Let's Talk Animals 8/26/21: Packaging pet products first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt Key Discussion Points a) What Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue (YGRR) group does b) How dogs are looked at in China c) How dogs resued from other countries d) The sudden CDC ban on dog imports- what it means and what needs to be done. Guest: Peter Fitzgerald- Law Professor Emeritus, board member of YGRR About the host: Dr. Hunt is a retired veterinarian that practiced small animal medicine and surgery for 32 years. For twenty six of those years he owned and operated the Bucksport Veterinary Hospital. He graduated from Michigan State University Vet School in 1982, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Conservation from the University of Connecticut in 1974, and a Masters in Zoology at Michigan State in 1976. Although he took special interest in pet behavior problems his primary interest was helping pet owners care for their pets by not only helping them when they were sick but educating, counseling and supporting the family to achieve good pet care. Dr. Hunt was also a track coach at Bucksport High School for 20+ years, raised his 3 children and loved being part of the Bucksport community. His has written 2 books and currently teaches at the Veterinary Technician program at York County Community College. The post Let's Talk Animals 7/22/21: CDC bans dog imports, hinders Dog Rescue first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt Key Discussion Points a) What Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue (YGRR) group does b) How dogs are looked at in China c) How dogs resued from other countries d) The sudden CDC ban on dog imports- what it means and what needs to be done. Guest: Peter Fitzgerald- Law Professor Emeritus, board member of YGRR About the host: Dr. Hunt is a retired veterinarian that practiced small animal medicine and surgery for 32 years. For twenty six of those years he owned and operated the Bucksport Veterinary Hospital. He graduated from Michigan State University Vet School in 1982, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Conservation from the University of Connecticut in 1974, and a Masters in Zoology at Michigan State in 1976. Although he took special interest in pet behavior problems his primary interest was helping pet owners care for their pets by not only helping them when they were sick but educating, counseling and supporting the family to achieve good pet care. Dr. Hunt was also a track coach at Bucksport High School for 20+ years, raised his 3 children and loved being part of the Bucksport community. His has written 2 books and currently teaches at the Veterinary Technician program at York County Community College. The post Let's Talk Animals 7/22/21: CDC bans dog imports, hinders Dog Rescue first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Erin Zwiener is an author, educator, and conservationist who is currently serving her second term in the Texas House of Representatives. She's committed to fighting for our Texas values of healthy communities, inclusivity, and common sense government. Rep. Zwiener serves on the House Committees on Public Health, House Administration, and Appropriations, where she is the Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Article III (Education). She is a member of the House Democratic Caucus, LGBTQ Caucus, Criminal Justice Reform Caucus, Women's Health Caucus, and IT Caucus. In January of 2021, Rep. Zwiener established the Caucus on Climate, Environment, and the Energy Industry and currently serves as its Chair. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Natural Resource Conservation, a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, and is a three-time Jeopardy! champion. She lives in Driftwood with her husband Quincy, daughter Lark, a dog, three horses, a mule, a pony, a pig, and too many chickens. https://house.texas.gov/members/member-page/?district=45   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt -Using the development of a new dental chew as an example -Developing the concept of the dental chew -Steps in taking the concept to a prototype to be tested -Marketing, pricing, safety, production aspects of getting the product to market Guest: Mark Bennett, a mechanical engineer, who is project coordinator for product development at a large veterinary company About the host: Dr. Hunt is a retired veterinarian that practiced small animal medicine and surgery for 32 years. For twenty six of those years he owned and operated the Bucksport Veterinary Hospital. He graduated from Michigan State University Vet School in 1982, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Conservation from the University of Connecticut in 1974, and a Masters in Zoology at Michigan State in 1976. Although he took special interest in pet behavior problems his primary interest was helping pet owners care for their pets by not only helping them when they were sick but educating, counseling and supporting the family to achieve good pet care. Dr. Hunt was also a track coach at Bucksport High School for 20+ years, raised his 3 children and loved being part of the Bucksport community. His has written 2 books and currently teaches at the Veterinary Technician program at York County Community College. The post Let's Talk Animals 6/24/21: How Pet Products are Developed first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt -Using the development of a new dental chew as an example -Developing the concept of the dental chew -Steps in taking the concept to a prototype to be tested -Marketing, pricing, safety, production aspects of getting the product to market Guest: Mark Bennett, a mechanical engineer, who is project coordinator for product development at a large veterinary company About the host: Dr. Hunt is a retired veterinarian that practiced small animal medicine and surgery for 32 years. For twenty six of those years he owned and operated the Bucksport Veterinary Hospital. He graduated from Michigan State University Vet School in 1982, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Conservation from the University of Connecticut in 1974, and a Masters in Zoology at Michigan State in 1976. Although he took special interest in pet behavior problems his primary interest was helping pet owners care for their pets by not only helping them when they were sick but educating, counseling and supporting the family to achieve good pet care. Dr. Hunt was also a track coach at Bucksport High School for 20+ years, raised his 3 children and loved being part of the Bucksport community. His has written 2 books and currently teaches at the Veterinary Technician program at York County Community College. The post Let's Talk Animals 6/24/21: How Pet Products are Developed first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt -Development of new implants for amputees (dog & people) -Animal and pre-vet program at UMAINE -Opportunities at UMaine for students interested in animals Guest: Dr Jim Webber, veterinarian and professor at University of Maine About the host: Dr. Hunt is a retired veterinarian that practiced small animal medicine and surgery for 32 years. For twenty six of those years he owned and operated the Bucksport Veterinary Hospital. He graduated from Michigan State University Vet School in 1982, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Conservation from the University of Connecticut in 1974, and a Masters in Zoology at Michigan State in 1976. Although he took special interest in pet behavior problems his primary interest was helping pet owners care for their pets by not only helping them when they were sick but educating, counseling and supporting the family to achieve good pet care. Dr. Hunt was also a track coach at Bucksport High School for 20+ years, raised his 3 children and loved being part of the Bucksport community. His has written 2 books and currently teaches at the Veterinary Technician program at York County Community College. The post Let's Talk Animals 5/27/21: Veterinary Advances, UMaine Pre-Vet Program first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt -Development of new implants for amputees (dog & people) -Animal and pre-vet program at UMAINE -Opportunities at UMaine for students interested in animals Guest: Dr Jim Webber, veterinarian and professor at University of Maine About the host: Dr. Hunt is a retired veterinarian that practiced small animal medicine and surgery for 32 years. For twenty six of those years he owned and operated the Bucksport Veterinary Hospital. He graduated from Michigan State University Vet School in 1982, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Conservation from the University of Connecticut in 1974, and a Masters in Zoology at Michigan State in 1976. Although he took special interest in pet behavior problems his primary interest was helping pet owners care for their pets by not only helping them when they were sick but educating, counseling and supporting the family to achieve good pet care. Dr. Hunt was also a track coach at Bucksport High School for 20+ years, raised his 3 children and loved being part of the Bucksport community. His has written 2 books and currently teaches at the Veterinary Technician program at York County Community College.

Good Morning it's Saturday May 1st, and this is The Wenatchee World's newest podcast, Slices of Wenatchee. We're excited to bring you a closer look at one of our top stories and other announcements every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.  wenatcheeworld.com/nabur Today - A $2.8 million federal grant will help fund safety measures in Chelan County areas at high risk to wildfire. And the state Department of Natural Resources clarified the program earlier this week.    This episode is brought to you by Equilus Group Incorporated. Equilus Group, Inc is a Registered Investment Advisory Firm in the states of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. Equilus Group, Inc- Building Your Financial Success. Learn more at Equilusfinancial.com. Member SIPC and FINRA.   -   Now our feature story...   A $2.8 million federal grant will help fund safety measures in Chelan County areas at high risk to wildfire. And the state Department of Natural Resources clarified the program earlier this week.    It'll pay for forest health treatments over the next five years to property owners whose homes are between Peshastin and Lake Wenatchee. The program will also add to the Chelan County PUD's efforts to clear vegetation near power lines. the state Department of Natural Resources said Monday in a news release.   DNR Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz said that collaborating with local organizations across the state is the best way to address our forest health crisis.  She also noted that fire doesn't respect property lines - and that's why it's important to be proactive in creating defensible spaces.  The grant comes from the Natural Resource Conservation's Regional Conservation Partnership Program.   The Fuel Break and Forest Resilience Partnership will be led by the Cascadia Conservation District, Chelan County PUD, and state Department of Natural Resources.   So, what's going to be prioritized? First, properties that are identified by DNR for their potential to create high-priority fuel breaks. Those will include Lower Peshastin Creek, Derby Creek, Beaver Creek, Eagle Creek, Chumstick Creek, Lake Wenatchee, Lower Chiwawa River, Lower Nason Creek and Big Meadow Creek.   These areas are part of the Wenatchee River watershed, which is identified in the DNR's 20-Year Forest Health Strategic Plan as one of the highest-priority areas for forest restoration and management efforts.   CCD Forest Program Manager Patrick Haggerty said that the project is the culmination of years of coordinated planning efforts. The DNR, the U.S. Forest Service, and local fire districts have identified the corridor from lower Peshastin up to Lake Wenatchee as being one of the most important areas in the entire state to take action on wildfire resilience and forest health.   Chelan County was also one of three counties tapped by the DNR to participate in Wildfire Ready Neighbors. What's that? A new program that connects residents with experts who can help out in protecting their homes and property.   The Fuel Break and Forest Resilience Partnership will target properties next to 140 miles of overhead power lines in the area.The PUD already spends $3 million per year there to trim trees and clear vegetation.   PUD General Manager Steve Wright also stressed the importance of the program saying that the issue of forest health and wildfire risk is much bigger than any one agency can tackle. He said that they're excited to collaborate with private landowners, Cascadia Conservation District and DNR.    It seems like over 3,000 acres will be treated as part of this project over the next five years. And beyond that, the DNR is looking to treat 1.25 million acres of Washington forest lands by 2037.   Landowners should be contacted about the project in the fall. But in the meantime you can contact Cascadia Conservation District at info@cascadiacd.org to learn more.   To stay up to date with this story visit us at wenatcheeworld.com.   - Before we continue, a special thanks to our friends and sponsors at Confluence Health. The team at Confluence Health is grateful for the trust the community puts in them every single day. They are diligently working to improve the health and quality of life for our friends and neighbors. They are Grateful | They are Confluence Health.  Learn more by visiting them at ConfluenceHealth.com --   Next, our weekly profile of one of the World's 30 Under 35 award recipients.    This week - Jenaia Johnson. Johnson is in her fifth year of teaching science — this year to ninth-grade students at Wenatchee High School. Before that she taught science at Pioneer and Foothills middle schools.   Johnson is a self described Filipino-Indigenous woman on a mission to make science education more equitable and relevant to students.   She uses her experience growing up in Wenatchee to connect to her students. And she works to inspire them as they inspire her.   After her own graduation from high school, she went on to get an undergraduate degree from the University of Hawaii. There, she majored in secondary education and biology. Now, she's pursuing a master's degree in biology from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. She'll graduate in May.    Johnson has conducted research in Baja California, Mexico, where she spent time collecting data on cactus species at a ranch in the desert; and worked with the Vermilion Sea Institute collecting data on marine species and analyzing whale sharks.   And In summer 2019, she was in Namibia doing research for the Cheetah Conservation Fund, learning about the human-wildlife conflict and how implementing relevant and real data and citizen science into the classroom creates a rich science learning environment.   And last summer, she was supposed to be in Paraguay, conducting her final research project, but COVID-19 changed those plans. Instead, she partnered with a University in Thailand to create a campaign to bring mindfulness to the west and specifically in education. To her, the work has been enlightening.  With so many accomplishments already we asked Johnson what inspires her to be successful.   She said that having the opportunities that were given to her by her upbringing — from parents and family to teachers in the Wenatchee School District — has given her the chance to see the world on her own. Johnson explained that we all live in such a special place and community, and she's passionate about keeping our world in its natural wonder.    Johnson also talked about wanting her students of color to be able to make a difference, to build compassion for the earth and one another.   Ultimately it's her students who inspire her. She said that to have even one student each year build their own passion for the world around them is what drives her to continue this path in education.   Also, don't forget that nominations for the 30 Under 35 Class of 2021 are due by May 14. For details go to wenatcheeworld.com/30under35.   -   Before we go, some local history,  Wenatchee Valley History is brought to you by NABUR – your trusted neighborhood community. NABUR is a free online forum you can trust to connect with your community, focus on facts & make a difference. Join the conversation! Visit wenatcheeworld.com/nabur   Now, some history…   Lake Chelan is located on land historically associated with the Chelan Indian Tribe. It sits within the traditional territory of several native groups speaking the Interior Salish language. The area was homesteaded in 1862 by John W. Stevenson, a blacksmith from Ohio. Later, in 1880 The town of Chelan was established as a military post in by Colonel John Merriam. It was officially incorporated as a town in 1902.    In 1942 - in response to increased tourism in the region, State Parks bought the first parcel of land that would become Lake Chelan State Park. The park opened just one year later and since then it's  attracted multiple generations of families. Many families  several have vacationed here since the 1960s.   -   Thanks for listening. Today's episode is brought to you by Equilus Group, Inc- Building Your Financial Success. Learn more at Equilusfinancial.com   The Wenatchee World has been engaging, informing and inspiring North Central Washington Communities since 1905. We encourage you to subscribe today to keep your heart and mind connected to what matters most in North Central Washington. Thank you for starting your morning with us and don't forget to tune in again on Tuesday!   Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt -Common poisons and new poisons at home -Treating poisoning -Signs of poisoning -Emergency Poison Kit Guest: Dr Erin Katribe, medical director of Best Friends Animal Society and former Emergency Care Vet About the host: Dr. Hunt is a retired veterinarian that practiced small animal medicine and surgery for 32 years. For twenty six of those years he owned and operated the Bucksport Veterinary Hospital. He graduated from Michigan State University Vet School in 1982, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Conservation from the University of Connecticut in 1974, and a Masters in Zoology at Michigan State in 1976. Although he took special interest in pet behavior problems his primary interest was helping pet owners care for their pets by not only helping them when they were sick but educating, counseling and supporting the family to achieve good pet care. Dr. Hunt was also a track coach at Bucksport High School for 20+ years, raised his 3 children and loved being part of the Bucksport community. His has written 2 books and currently teaches at the Veterinary Technician program at York County Community College. The post Let's Talk Animals 4/22/21: Pet Poison Prevention Month first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt -Common poisons and new poisons at home -Treating poisoning -Signs of poisoning -Emergency Poison Kit Guest: Dr Erin Katribe, medical director of Best Friends Animal Society and former Emergency Care Vet About the host: Dr. Hunt is a retired veterinarian that practiced small animal medicine and surgery for 32 years. For twenty six of those years he owned and operated the Bucksport Veterinary Hospital. He graduated from Michigan State University Vet School in 1982, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Conservation from the University of Connecticut in 1974, and a Masters in Zoology at Michigan State in 1976. Although he took special interest in pet behavior problems his primary interest was helping pet owners care for their pets by not only helping them when they were sick but educating, counseling and supporting the family to achieve good pet care. Dr. Hunt was also a track coach at Bucksport High School for 20+ years, raised his 3 children and loved being part of the Bucksport community. His has written 2 books and currently teaches at the Veterinary Technician program at York County Community College.

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt -Gentleman farming in Maine -Things you need to know -Animals on the farm Guest: Al May- gentleman farmer About the host: Dr. Hunt is a retired veterinarian that practiced small animal medicine and surgery for 32 years. For twenty six of those years he owned and operated the Bucksport Veterinary Hospital. He graduated from Michigan State University Vet School in 1982, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Conservation from the University of Connecticut in 1974, and a Masters in Zoology at Michigan State in 1976. Although he took special interest in pet behavior problems his primary interest was helping pet owners care for their pets by not only helping them when they were sick but educating, counseling and supporting the family to achieve good pet care. Dr. Hunt was also a track coach at Bucksport High School for 20+ years, raised his 3 children and loved being part of the Bucksport community. His has written 2 books and currently teaches at the Veterinary Technician program at York County Community College. The post Let's Talk Animals 3/25/21: Farming in Maine first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt -Gentleman farming in Maine -Things you need to know -Animals on the farm Guest: Al May- gentleman farmer About the host: Dr. Hunt is a retired veterinarian that practiced small animal medicine and surgery for 32 years. For twenty six of those years he owned and operated the Bucksport Veterinary Hospital. He graduated from Michigan State University Vet School in 1982, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Conservation from the University of Connecticut in 1974, and a Masters in Zoology at Michigan State in 1976. Although he took special interest in pet behavior problems his primary interest was helping pet owners care for their pets by not only helping them when they were sick but educating, counseling and supporting the family to achieve good pet care. Dr. Hunt was also a track coach at Bucksport High School for 20+ years, raised his 3 children and loved being part of the Bucksport community. His has written 2 books and currently teaches at the Veterinary Technician program at York County Community College.

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt Bud Boccone- editor of AKC Gazzette talks about the AKC and the ACE Awards -What does the AKC do? -Different events AKC sponsors -The A.C.E. awards for outstanding accomplishment in dogs About the host: Dr. Hunt is a retired veterinarian that practiced small animal medicine and surgery for 32 years. For twenty six of those years he owned and operated the Bucksport Veterinary Hospital. He graduated from Michigan State University Vet School in 1982, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Conservation from the University of Connecticut in 1974, and a Masters in Zoology at Michigan State in 1976. Although he took special interest in pet behavior problems his primary interest was helping pet owners care for their pets by not only helping them when they were sick but educating, counseling and supporting the family to achieve good pet care. Dr. Hunt was also a track coach at Bucksport High School for 20+ years, raised his 3 children and loved being part of the Bucksport community. His has written 2 books and currently teaches at the Veterinary Technician program at York County Community College. The post Let's Talk Animals 2/25/21: AKC and the ACE Awards first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt Bud Boccone- editor of AKC Gazzette talks about the AKC and the ACE Awards -What does the AKC do? -Different events AKC sponsors -The A.C.E. awards for outstanding accomplishment in dogs About the host: Dr. Hunt is a retired veterinarian that practiced small animal medicine and surgery for 32 years. For twenty six of those years he owned and operated the Bucksport Veterinary Hospital. He graduated from Michigan State University Vet School in 1982, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Conservation from the University of Connecticut in 1974, and a Masters in Zoology at Michigan State in 1976. Although he took special interest in pet behavior problems his primary interest was helping pet owners care for their pets by not only helping them when they were sick but educating, counseling and supporting the family to achieve good pet care. Dr. Hunt was also a track coach at Bucksport High School for 20+ years, raised his 3 children and loved being part of the Bucksport community. His has written 2 books and currently teaches at the Veterinary Technician program at York County Community College.

Being a young farmer with a long family history of farming. In This Podcast: There are many people that grow up on a farm that choose to leave to find their calling in the city. However, Casey Cox left her family farm to find her calling only to realize that her destiny was calling from her back yard all along. Listen in to learn about how she found her passion in conservation, her role as a farmer and land stewardship advocate, as well as the various life changing opportunities she has been involved in. Don't miss an episode!visit UrbanFarm.Org/podcast Casey is the sixth generation of her family to farm on the Flint River in South Georgia. Her family farm, Longleaf Ridge, produces sweet corn, peanuts, field corn, soybeans, and timber.  Prior to returning to the farm full-time, Casey managed the Flint River Soil and Water Conservation District, serving as Executive Director for over 5 years. In this role, she developed and directed multiple projects with Federal, state, and private partners and was responsible for procuring and managing over $13.5 million of funding for conservation programs. She was appointed by Secretary Sonny Perdue in 2019 to serve as Georgia's Alternate Board Member on the National Peanut Board. Casey holds a Bachelor of Science in Natural Resource Conservation from the University of Florida. Her most significant professional contribution to date was teaching Cookie Monster and Gonger where peanut butter comes from on Season 49 of Sesame Street. Visit www.UrbanFarm.org/longleafridge for the show notes on this episode, and access to our full podcast library! Casey Cox on the Story of our Farm.

We are featuring Abbie Uhlenkott and Brendan Negri who work in an American Wagyu beef processing facility in the Northwest. Abbie grew up around cattle in rural Idaho and graduated from the University of Idaho with a B.S. in Animal and Veterinary Science and a B.S. in Agricultural Economics. Our other guest, Brendan Negri, grew up in the outdoors of southern Idaho and earned his B.S. in Natural Resource Conservation at the University of Idaho. Abbie and Brendan work for Washington Beef in Toppenish, Washington as Management Trainees. You will learn: 1. The uniqueness of processing Wagyu cattle 2. Worker safety 3. In-plant strategies to tackle COVID-19 4. Fat rendering 5. Early career in the meat industry

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt Discussed book: 101 Rescue Puppies How fostering works Examples of Fostering puppy litters What it’s like to foster- preparing for fostering Guest: Kathy Callahan; Author of 101Rescue Puppies About the host: Dr. Hunt is a retired veterinarian that practiced small animal medicine and surgery for 32 years. For twenty six of those years he owned and operated the Bucksport Veterinary Hospital. He graduated from Michigan State University Vet School in 1982, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Conservation from the University of Connecticut in 1974, and a Masters in Zoology at Michigan State in 1976. Although he took special interest in pet behavior problems his primary interest was helping pet owners care for their pets by not only helping them when they were sick but educating, counseling and supporting the family to achieve good pet care. Dr. Hunt was also a track coach at Bucksport High School for 20+ years, raised his 3 children and loved being part of the Bucksport community. His has written 2 books and currently teaches at the Veterinary Technician program at York County Community College.

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt Discussed book: 101 Rescue Puppies How fostering works Examples of Fostering puppy litters What it’s like to foster- preparing for fostering Guest: Kathy Callahan; Author of 101Rescue Puppies About the host: Dr. Hunt is a retired veterinarian that practiced small animal medicine and surgery for 32 years. For twenty six of those years he owned and operated the Bucksport Veterinary Hospital. He graduated from Michigan State University Vet School in 1982, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Conservation from the University of Connecticut in 1974, and a Masters in Zoology at Michigan State in 1976. Although he took special interest in pet behavior problems his primary interest was helping pet owners care for their pets by not only helping them when they were sick but educating, counseling and supporting the family to achieve good pet care. Dr. Hunt was also a track coach at Bucksport High School for 20+ years, raised his 3 children and loved being part of the Bucksport community. His has written 2 books and currently teaches at the Veterinary Technician program at York County Community College. The post Let's Talk Animals 10/22/20: Fostering Puppies, with Kathy Callahan, Author of 101Rescue Puppies first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt Common parasites in pets, horses, livestock Life cycles discussed Zoonotic potential reviewed Drug resistance in parasites Guest: Dr Anne Zajac, Professor of parasitology Virginia Tech Vet School About the host: Dr. Hunt is a retired veterinarian that practiced small animal medicine and surgery for 32 years. For twenty six of those years he owned and operated the Bucksport Veterinary Hospital. He graduated from Michigan State University Vet School in 1982, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Conservation from the University of Connecticut in 1974, and a Masters in Zoology at Michigan State in 1976. Although he took special interest in pet behavior problems his primary interest was helping pet owners care for their pets by not only helping them when they were sick but educating, counseling and supporting the family to achieve good pet care. Dr. Hunt was also a track coach at Bucksport High School for 20+ years, raised his 3 children and loved being part of the Bucksport community. His has written 2 books and currently teaches at the Veterinary Technician program at York County Community College.

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt Common parasites in pets, horses, livestock Life cycles discussed Zoonotic potential reviewed Drug resistance in parasites Guest: Dr Anne Zajac, Professor of parasitology Virginia Tech Vet School About the host: Dr. Hunt is a retired veterinarian that practiced small animal medicine and surgery for 32 years. For twenty six of those years he owned and operated the Bucksport Veterinary Hospital. He graduated from Michigan State University Vet School in 1982, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Conservation from the University of Connecticut in 1974, and a Masters in Zoology at Michigan State in 1976. Although he took special interest in pet behavior problems his primary interest was helping pet owners care for their pets by not only helping them when they were sick but educating, counseling and supporting the family to achieve good pet care. Dr. Hunt was also a track coach at Bucksport High School for 20+ years, raised his 3 children and loved being part of the Bucksport community. His has written 2 books and currently teaches at the Veterinary Technician program at York County Community College. The post Let's Talk Animals 9/24/20: Animal Parasites first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt -Habitat, hunting, nesting, migration -Predators, behaviors, life cycle -Where did they go? Population collapse – Monitoring, gathering information Guest: Danielle D’Auria, State Wildlife Biologist About the host: Dr. Hunt is a retired veterinarian that practiced small animal medicine and surgery for 32 years. For twenty six of those years he owned and operated the Bucksport Veterinary Hospital. He graduated from Michigan State University Vet School in 1982, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Conservation from the University of Connecticut in 1974, and a Masters in Zoology at Michigan State in 1976. Although he took special interest in pet behavior problems his primary interest was helping pet owners care for their pets by not only helping them when they were sick but educating, counseling and supporting the family to achieve good pet care. Dr. Hunt was also a track coach at Bucksport High School for 20+ years, raised his 3 children and loved being part of the Bucksport community. His has written 2 books and currently teaches at the Veterinary Technician program at York County Community College. The post Let's Talk Animals 8/27/20: Great Blue Heron first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt -Habitat, hunting, nesting, migration -Predators, behaviors, life cycle -Where did they go? Population collapse – Monitoring, gathering information Guest: Danielle D’Auria, State Wildlife Biologist About the host: Dr. Hunt is a retired veterinarian that practiced small animal medicine and surgery for 32 years. For twenty six of those years he owned and operated the Bucksport Veterinary Hospital. He graduated from Michigan State University Vet School in 1982, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Conservation from the University of Connecticut in 1974, and a Masters in Zoology at Michigan State in 1976. Although he took special interest in pet behavior problems his primary interest was helping pet owners care for their pets by not only helping them when they were sick but educating, counseling and supporting the family to achieve good pet care. Dr. Hunt was also a track coach at Bucksport High School for 20+ years, raised his 3 children and loved being part of the Bucksport community. His has written 2 books and currently teaches at the Veterinary Technician program at York County Community College.

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt -Adjustments Vet clinics have made -What clients should expect -Brief talk about CBD,other new products Dr Mark Hanks, owner of Kindred Spirits Vet Clinic, Orrington, Maine Dr. Hunt is a retired veterinarian that practiced small animal medicine and surgery for 32 years. For twenty six of those years he owned and operated the Bucksport Veterinary Hospital. He graduated from Michigan State University Vet School in 1982, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Conservation from the University of Connecticut in 1974, and a Masters in Zoology at Michigan State in 1976. Although he took special interest in pet behavior problems his primary interest was helping pet owners care for their pets by not only helping them when they were sick but educating, counseling and supporting the family to achieve good pet care. Dr. Hunt was also a track coach at Bucksport High School for 20+ years, raised his 3 children and loved being part of the Bucksport community. His has written 2 books and currently teaches at the Veterinary Technician program at York County Community College. The post Let's Talk Animals 7/23/20: Veterinary Clinics and COVID-19 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt -Adjustments Vet clinics have made -What clients should expect -Brief talk about CBD,other new products Dr Mark Hanks, owner of Kindred Spirits Vet Clinic, Orrington, Maine Dr. Hunt is a retired veterinarian that practiced small animal medicine and surgery for 32 years. For twenty six of those years he owned and operated the Bucksport Veterinary Hospital. He graduated from Michigan State University Vet School in 1982, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Conservation from the University of Connecticut in 1974, and a Masters in Zoology at Michigan State in 1976. Although he took special interest in pet behavior problems his primary interest was helping pet owners care for their pets by not only helping them when they were sick but educating, counseling and supporting the family to achieve good pet care. Dr. Hunt was also a track coach at Bucksport High School for 20+ years, raised his 3 children and loved being part of the Bucksport community. His has written 2 books and currently teaches at the Veterinary Technician program at York County Community College.

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt -History of 4-H -Goals of 4-H -What is a 4-H project -volunteering for 4-H Guest: Carla Scocchi 4-H Youth Development Professional for Hancock County 4-H About the host: Dr. John Hunt produces 2 radio shows at WERU. A short called Pet Sounds, a 3-5 minute short essay on all aspects of pets, and animals in general at 7:30 am on Sundays, and this program, Lets Talk Animals: From Aardvarks To Zebras, which airs at 4pm every fourth Thursday. During this hour long program Dr. Hunt invites a guest to come in and talk about a particular topic. Some past topics have included; Seeing Eye dog training, Turkeys in Maine, Cat adoption, Reintroducing the Atlantic Salmon, Homing Pigeons, Veterinary Acupuncture to name a few. Dr. Hunt is a retired veterinarian that practiced small animal medicine and surgery for 32 years. For twenty six of those years he owned and operated the Bucksport Veterinary Hospital. He graduated from Michigan State University Vet School in 1982, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Conservation from the University of Connecticut in 1974, and a Masters in Zoology at Michigan State in 1976. Although he took special interest in pet behavior problems his primary interest was helping pet owners care for their pets by not only helping them when they were sick but educating, counseling and supporting the family to achieve good pet care. Dr. Hunt was also a track coach at Bucksport High School for 20+ years, raised his 3 children and loved being part of the Bucksport community. His has written 2 books and currently teaches at the Veterinary Technician program at York County Community College.

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt -History of 4-H -Goals of 4-H -What is a 4-H project -volunteering for 4-H Guest: Carla Scocchi 4-H Youth Development Professional for Hancock County 4-H About the host: Dr. John Hunt produces 2 radio shows at WERU. A short called Pet Sounds, a 3-5 minute short essay on all aspects of pets, and animals in general at 7:30 am on Sundays, and this program, Lets Talk Animals: From Aardvarks To Zebras, which airs at 4pm every fourth Thursday. During this hour long program Dr. Hunt invites a guest to come in and talk about a particular topic. Some past topics have included; Seeing Eye dog training, Turkeys in Maine, Cat adoption, Reintroducing the Atlantic Salmon, Homing Pigeons, Veterinary Acupuncture to name a few. Dr. Hunt is a retired veterinarian that practiced small animal medicine and surgery for 32 years. For twenty six of those years he owned and operated the Bucksport Veterinary Hospital. He graduated from Michigan State University Vet School in 1982, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Conservation from the University of Connecticut in 1974, and a Masters in Zoology at Michigan State in 1976. Although he took special interest in pet behavior problems his primary interest was helping pet owners care for their pets by not only helping them when they were sick but educating, counseling and supporting the family to achieve good pet care. Dr. Hunt was also a track coach at Bucksport High School for 20+ years, raised his 3 children and loved being part of the Bucksport community. His has written 2 books and currently teaches at the Veterinary Technician program at York County Community College. The post Let's Talk Animals 6/25/20: 4-H first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

In this episode, we speak with recent Natural Resources graduate, West Lambert, who shares about his next adventure and the steps that led him to this great accomplishment. West also shares his tips and tricks that he learned through his process of applying to federal positions: Unless it is a graduate pathways position, you must have either relevant experience (be a range intern not soil con according to them) OR actually have your degree by the closing date of the job posting (not within two months as I've been told in the past). Always keep every syllabus for each course you take or some form of paperwork that describes what you did. This becomes especially important for courses that do not have a specific course description online. Ex: internships, field tours, projects, etc. Keep a standing record (spreadsheet) of your coursework including what category it falls under and the term/semester conversion. Make sure your resume and transcripts are up to date and any relevant jobs/internships match WORD FOR WORD the qualifications they are looking for. Make sure your graduation date is on something. If the course doesn't specifically say "range" (not shrublands, grasslands, wildlands) in the title or in the course description online ATTACH THE SYLLABUS. DO NOT GIVE UP. If you feel that you have been wrongly disqualified, ask why! And then ask for a second opinion (for it to be escalated). I have been through 7 HR people! All but the last one told me I wasn't qualified. Thanks for sharing your advice, West! And congratulations on obtaining the Rangeland Management Specialist position with the Natural Resource Conservation in Pendleton, OR! Best wishes to you in this next chapter!

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt -Update on endangered Rusty Patched Bumblebee -Murder Hornets- who are they? -Bald Eagle update -Covid-19 and wildlife Guest: Dr Mark McCullough- endangered species wildlife biologist About the host: Dr. John Hunt produces 2 radio shows at WERU. A short called Pet Sounds, a 3-5 minute short essay on all aspects of pets, and animals in general at 7:30 am on Sundays, and this program, Lets Talk Animals: From Aardvarks To Zebras, which airs at 4pm every fourth Thursday. During this hour long program Dr. Hunt invites a guest to come in and talk about a particular topic. Some past topics have included; Seeing Eye dog training, Turkeys in Maine, Cat adoption, Reintroducing the Atlantic Salmon, Homing Pigeons, Veterinary Acupuncture to name a few. Dr. Hunt is a retired veterinarian that practiced small animal medicine and surgery for 32 years. For twenty six of those years he owned and operated the Bucksport Veterinary Hospital. He graduated from Michigan State University Vet School in 1982, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Conservation from the University of Connecticut in 1974, and a Masters in Zoology at Michigan State in 1976. Although he took special interest in pet behavior problems his primary interest was helping pet owners care for their pets by not only helping them when they were sick but educating, counseling and supporting the family to achieve good pet care. Dr. Hunt was also a track coach at Bucksport High School for 20+ years, raised his 3 children and loved being part of the Bucksport community. His has written 2 books and currently teaches at the Veterinary Technician program at York County Community College. The post Let's Talk Animals 5/28/20: Rusty Patched Bumblebees, Murder Hornet, Covid-19 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt -Update on endangered Rusty Patched Bumblebee -Murder Hornets- who are they? -Bald Eagle update -Covid-19 and wildlife Guest: Dr Mark McCullough- endangered species wildlife biologist About the host: Dr. John Hunt produces 2 radio shows at WERU. A short called Pet Sounds, a 3-5 minute short essay on all aspects of pets, and animals in general at 7:30 am on Sundays, and this program, Lets Talk Animals: From Aardvarks To Zebras, which airs at 4pm every fourth Thursday. During this hour long program Dr. Hunt invites a guest to come in and talk about a particular topic. Some past topics have included; Seeing Eye dog training, Turkeys in Maine, Cat adoption, Reintroducing the Atlantic Salmon, Homing Pigeons, Veterinary Acupuncture to name a few. Dr. Hunt is a retired veterinarian that practiced small animal medicine and surgery for 32 years. For twenty six of those years he owned and operated the Bucksport Veterinary Hospital. He graduated from Michigan State University Vet School in 1982, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Conservation from the University of Connecticut in 1974, and a Masters in Zoology at Michigan State in 1976. Although he took special interest in pet behavior problems his primary interest was helping pet owners care for their pets by not only helping them when they were sick but educating, counseling and supporting the family to achieve good pet care. Dr. Hunt was also a track coach at Bucksport High School for 20+ years, raised his 3 children and loved being part of the Bucksport community. His has written 2 books and currently teaches at the Veterinary Technician program at York County Community College.

If you hunt "walk-in" land, you're likely hunting CRP ground. On this upland bird hunting podcast, I interview an expert in the subject, one of Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever’s longest tenured staff members, Dave Nomsen. Dave is the recipient of the George Bird Grinnell Memorial Award for Distinguished Service to Natural Resource Conservation, a former university professor, and a prime mover on PF/QF’s conservation initiatives.Nomsen is now Pheasants Forever's director in South Dakota following more than two decades as the organization's vice president of government affairs.Dave takes us to school on the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) and related policy matters with acronyms like CREP, VPA-HIP and others. These federally-funded programs are paid by your tax dollars, and in many ways benefit upland hunters: new habitat, directly. Access to private ground, indirectly. CRP acres grow game birds, songbirds, pollinators, big game, and conserve soil and clean water.Among the many questions Dave answers: Why should we taxpayers fund CRP when farmers and ranchers get the paychecks? How much are we paying, and why? How can game birds take advantage of the habitat we help fund?Dave will bring us up to speed on the program’s status today – in the midst of a re-enrollment period. He’ll make it relevant to upland bird hunters, what we can do now to positively affect that re-enrollment and policy in general. If you’ve wondered why CRP ground can be hayed or burned, plowed or disked, he’ll explain.CRP is a gigantic federal spending program ($2 billion) and a massive game bird factory. Is it worth the investment? You decide after this primer on the biggest conservation program that taxpayers fund.Plus discounts on gear, a chance to win a shotgun, a public access tip (Scott’s second-favorite state for wild birds), and advice for puppy owners from your friends and Upland Nation listeners. Everything you want, nothing you don’t want.

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt Studio Engineer: John Greenman Key Discussion Points a) Pillars of Biosecurity- Sanitation, isolation, resistence b) what small, backyard farmers can do c) wildlife and biosecurity Guest: Dr. Anne Lichtenwalner, Director of University of Maine Veterinary Diagnostic Lab About the host: Dr. John Hunt produces 2 radio shows at WERU. A short called Pet Sounds, a 3-5 minute short essay on all aspects of pets, and animals in general at 7:30 am on Sundays, and this program, Lets Talk Animals: From Aardvarks To Zebras, which airs at 4pm every fourth Thursday. During this hour long program Dr. Hunt invites a guest to come in and talk about a particular topic. Some past topics have included; Seeing Eye dog training, Turkeys in Maine, Cat adoption, Reintroducing the Atlantic Salmon, Homing Pigeons, Veterinary Acupuncture to name a few. Dr. Hunt is a retired veterinarian that practiced small animal medicine and surgery for 32 years. For twenty six of those years he owned and operated the Bucksport Veterinary Hospital. He graduated from Michigan State University Vet School in 1982, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Conservation from the University of Connecticut in 1974, and a Masters in Zoology at Michigan State in 1976. Although he took special interest in pet behavior problems his primary interest was helping pet owners care for their pets by not only helping them when they were sick but educating, counseling and supporting the family to achieve good pet care. Dr. Hunt was also a track coach at Bucksport High School for 20+ years, raised his 3 children and loved being part of the Bucksport community. His has written 2 books and currently teaches at the Veterinary Technician program at York County Community College. The post Let's Talk Animals 2/27/20: Biosecurity first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt Studio Engineer: John Greenman Key Discussion Points a) Pillars of Biosecurity- Sanitation, isolation, resistence b) what small, backyard farmers can do c) wildlife and biosecurity Guest: Dr. Anne Lichtenwalner, Director of University of Maine Veterinary Diagnostic Lab About the host: Dr. John Hunt produces 2 radio shows at WERU. A short called Pet Sounds, a 3-5 minute short essay on all aspects of pets, and animals in general at 7:30 am on Sundays, and this program, Lets Talk Animals: From Aardvarks To Zebras, which airs at 4pm every fourth Thursday. During this hour long program Dr. Hunt invites a guest to come in and talk about a particular topic. Some past topics have included; Seeing Eye dog training, Turkeys in Maine, Cat adoption, Reintroducing the Atlantic Salmon, Homing Pigeons, Veterinary Acupuncture to name a few. Dr. Hunt is a retired veterinarian that practiced small animal medicine and surgery for 32 years. For twenty six of those years he owned and operated the Bucksport Veterinary Hospital. He graduated from Michigan State University Vet School in 1982, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Conservation from the University of Connecticut in 1974, and a Masters in Zoology at Michigan State in 1976. Although he took special interest in pet behavior problems his primary interest was helping pet owners care for their pets by not only helping them when they were sick but educating, counseling and supporting the family to achieve good pet care. Dr. Hunt was also a track coach at Bucksport High School for 20+ years, raised his 3 children and loved being part of the Bucksport community. His has written 2 books and currently teaches at the Veterinary Technician program at York County Community College.

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt Studio Engineer: Amy Browne How camel’s milk helps autism What is in camels milk? Camel biology and behavior Guest: Pat Christina Adams- author, journalist About the host: Dr. John Hunt produces 2 radio shows at WERU. A short called Pet Sounds, a 3-5 minute short essay on all aspects of pets, and animals in general at 7:30 am on Sundays, and this program, Lets Talk Animals: From Aardvarks To Zebras, which airs at 4pm every fourth Thursday. During this hour long program Dr. Hunt invites a guest to come in and talk about a particular topic. Some past topics have included; Seeing Eye dog training, Turkeys in Maine, Cat adoption, Reintroducing the Atlantic Salmon, Homing Pigeons, Veterinary Acupuncture to name a few. Dr. Hunt is a retired veterinarian that practiced small animal medicine and surgery for 32 years. For twenty six of those years he owned and operated the Bucksport Veterinary Hospital. He graduated from Michigan State University Vet School in 1982, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Conservation from the University of Connecticut in 1974, and a Masters in Zoology at Michigan State in 1976. Although he took special interest in pet behavior problems his primary interest was helping pet owners care for their pets by not only helping them when they were sick but educating, counseling and supporting the family to achieve good pet care. Dr. Hunt was also a track coach at Bucksport High School for 20+ years, raised his 3 children and loved being part of the Bucksport community. His has written 2 books and currently teaches at the Veterinary Technician program at York County Community College. The post Let's Talk Animals 1/23/20: Camel Crazy first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt Studio Engineer: Amy Browne How camel’s milk helps autism What is in camels milk? Camel biology and behavior Guest: Pat Christina Adams- author, journalist About the host: Dr. John Hunt produces 2 radio shows at WERU. A short called Pet Sounds, a 3-5 minute short essay on all aspects of pets, and animals in general at 7:30 am on Sundays, and this program, Lets Talk Animals: From Aardvarks To Zebras, which airs at 4pm every fourth Thursday. During this hour long program Dr. Hunt invites a guest to come in and talk about a particular topic. Some past topics have included; Seeing Eye dog training, Turkeys in Maine, Cat adoption, Reintroducing the Atlantic Salmon, Homing Pigeons, Veterinary Acupuncture to name a few. Dr. Hunt is a retired veterinarian that practiced small animal medicine and surgery for 32 years. For twenty six of those years he owned and operated the Bucksport Veterinary Hospital. He graduated from Michigan State University Vet School in 1982, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Conservation from the University of Connecticut in 1974, and a Masters in Zoology at Michigan State in 1976. Although he took special interest in pet behavior problems his primary interest was helping pet owners care for their pets by not only helping them when they were sick but educating, counseling and supporting the family to achieve good pet care. Dr. Hunt was also a track coach at Bucksport High School for 20+ years, raised his 3 children and loved being part of the Bucksport community. His has written 2 books and currently teaches at the Veterinary Technician program at York County Community College.

Jude Trapani is bridges worlds. He is a Tai Chi and Metaphysical Teacher, a Natural Resources Biologist and CoFounder of the Earth Recovery Team.Jude Trapani Tai Chi From the SAND Conference:Orland BishopSwami SarvapriyanandaKonda Mason

In this episode Erika Piotrowski tells of her journey from coming out of a loving two-parent home that was into New Age beliefs to how she became a follower of Yeshua (Christian). She also details how she went through a life altering event that nearly killed her, which later God used to help her understand what abortion is truly like, and then how she battled suicide after having an abortion. She delves into the mind of a woman who knows abortion is wrong, regardless of her spiritual beliefs, but still overrides her natural pre-disposition in order to still commit an abortion. Her story will amaze you and inspire you to want to change your beliefs about abortion to being pro-life and strengthen your position of being pro-life if you have already chosen that side of the coin. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resource Conservation from Virginia Tech. She currently lives in Baltimore, MD, where she is a “Naturalist” that teaches children grades K-5 about environmental things. Her passions include music, art, nature, and people. She loves God and life, and as part of the kingdom of God she desires to help others through music, prayer, and community, and that through her testimony she will inspire others to begin and maintain a relationship with Jesus.

Haley is passionate about protecting this planet and the species that live here. She helped raise over $4 million for nonprofit organizations through corporate partnerships, grants, individual donors, and fundraising events. She has a Bachelor of Science in Natural Resource Conservation and a Master of Arts in Nonprofit Leadership and Management. She worked with the Surfrider Foundation in Vancouver and San Diego, before becoming 5 Gyres' Development and Partnerships Director and FinalStraw's Strategic Partnerships Manager. She is on the Board of Directors of Surfrider Foundation Canada, a volunteer with STOKED Mentoring teaching underserved youth to snowboard and surf, and a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Los Angeles Chapter.

Kacey KC is currently the State Forester & Fire Warren for the Nevada Division of Forestry. She is a Nevada Native and she earned her Bachelor's degree in Forestry and Natural Resource Conservation from the University of Montana. She spent some time overseas with the Peace Corps as a community forester in Nepal. On today's show, Kacey discusses some of the challenges of working between both state and federal governments, some amazing projects happening at the Nevada division, and shares why she recommends young adults to join the Peace Corps.   Key Takeaways: [:55] A message from Leadership Nature. [1:35] A quick intro about Kacey's background. [3:30]  How did Kacey become interested in forestry? [5:10] What made Kacey decide to join the Peace Corps and what was that experience like? [10:35] Kacey shares her story of how she helped the Nepalese overcome certain challenges with their forests. [13:55] Kacey's transition back home from Nepal was difficult to get accustomed to. [16:55] What kinds of fun or memorable jobs has Kacey had before she become State Forester? [19:50] What is Kacey most proud of in her Nevada division? [23:55] Kacey discusses some of the challenges of working with the state and federal government. [29:50] Who have been some of Kacey's mentors? [33:05] What advice does Kacey have for young professionals? [37:20] Failure is the best teacher. [42:35] Kacey recommends the book, Extreme Ownership. [45:00] As leaders, it's important to just be honest and straightforward.   Mentioned in This Episode: Forestry.nv.gov Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin

    Jen Michelsen serves the San Lorenzo Valley Water District as Environmental Programs Manager, a position she has held since 2014. Jen also serves as a director on three boards, including the Santa Cruz Mountains Bioregional Council, Safe Water International, and Fire Safe Santa Cruz County Council and is a member of the Santa Cruz Mountains Stewardship Network. Prior to joining SLVWD, Jen spent 10 years serving the County of Santa Cruz, Environmental Health Department, in the Water Resources Division. Jen’s experience includes 18+ years of water resource management, long range water sustainability planning, water quality, environmental compliance, watershed management/stewardship, fish & wildlife species richness abundance studies, community engagement, water conservation, and habitat restoration. Jen began her career serving in the Peace Corps in Guatemala, working on water quality issues in a rural indigenous community. Jen holds Bachelors of Science, Biology, with an emphasis in Natural Resource Conservation, from the Sacramento State University.  Jen is also a mother of a clever 2.5 year old girl who loves animals. She spends weekends camping, hiking, and birding with her family. Jen has traveled to over 20 countries, loves learning, reading, scuba diving, backpacking, yoga, cultural diversity, and fresh clean water.   contact Jen with questions at: jmichelsen@slvwd.com and check out the San Lorenzo Valley Water District website at www. slvwd.com  

Jason Shogren is the Stroock Professor of Natural Resource Conservation and Management and Chair of the Department of Economics and Finance at the University of Wyoming.  Professor Shogren’s background and research interests include the economics of environmental and natural resource policy, experimental methods; endangered species; invasive species; climate change; agricultural and forest management; energy; health; regulation; and paleoeconomics. Jason served as professor to Sweden’s King Carl Gustaf XVI in 2012 and is a 2007 Nobel Peace Prize winner (shared with Al Gore) as a member of the United Nations team working on climate change. He has also served as a senior economist on the Council of Economic Advisers in the White House under the Clinton Administration.   Jason loves fishing and music. He spends his time composing acoustic roots songs that he describes as catawampus American music, has five albums and will be touring this summer. Find Out: about the Cap and Trade Market for carbon emissions is a failure and would only work in a micro-management setting. why its best to implement a carbon tax. the difference between luxury emissions and survival emissions and why it maybe difficult for China and India to reduce their carbon. how Jason’s depiction of a low probability-high severity event influenced Janet Yellen to take action on climate change. if we are acting rationally or irrationally toward the environment. how we can exploit rationality ‘for the good’. how, over the last 30 years, we have become averse to just about everything. how we can take advantage of peoples’ status quo to increase their contribution of paying a carbon tax. how designing the right system can nudge people to do the right thing - just like soft paternalism. how Jason sought inspiration about rationality from other disciplines, such as English literature and music composition, rather than from economics. how Jason uses music as a form of escapism. about the concerts that Jason Shogren will be playing at each year. about Jason’s hitch-hiking experience in Ireland in 1985 from the Giants Causeway and down along the West Coast (now known as the Wild Atlantic Way). about Jason theoretical thought process regarding endogenous risk and  how he applies it to different environmental risks. and much, much more. To access the shownotes to this episode visit: www.economicrockstar.com/jasonshogren Subscribe to the Economic Rockstar podcast on iTunes and never miss an episode.