Extension302
Join the crew of Extension302 as they dive into current topics affecting YOU — the people of Delaware! Brought to you the University of Delaware Cooperative Extension, this podcast offers unbiased scientifically-based conversation featuring guest experts! Topics range from agricultural sciences to nutrition, mindfulness, financial literacy and more!
This program is brought to you by the University of Delaware Cooperative Extension, a service of the UD College of Agriculture and Natural Resources—a land-grant institution. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Episodes
Episode 0: So...what is Extension, anyway?
What is Cooperative Extension?
What does it do?
Why should I care?
If you've ever wondered what goes on at your local extension office, you've come to the right place! We'll answer all these questions and explore the history of the service with special guest, Director of UD Cooperative Extension, Dr. Michelle Rodgers. We'll also have a quick chat with four current staff members, representing Extension's four focus areas.
Episode 1: Coronavirus
Special extended episode / early release
What is coronavirus, where did it come from and how is it affecting Delaware's agriculture and food industy? The Extension302 crew takes a look a COVID-19 with special guests Dr. Calvin Keeler (Professor of Molecular Virology at the University of Delaware), Dr. Gordon Johnson (UD Extension Fruit and Vegetable Specialist) and Secretary Michael Scuse (Secretary of Agriculture, Delaware Department of Agriculture).
Episode 2: The Label is the Law
Find out how the PPE shortage is affecting farmers in Delaware and how it might be addressed. This episode features special guest Kerry H. Richards, Ph.D., Coordinator with the University of Delaware's Pesticide Safety Education Program.
Episode 3: Scams in the time of COVID
Have scams become a bigger issue during the pandemic? How can consumers identify a scam online? This episode features special guest Delaware's Auditor of Accounts, Kathleen K. McGuiness.
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Episode 4: CFAP: What you need to know!
Have questions about the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program? So did we—that's why we interviewed Robin Talley, District Director with Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Delaware. Listen in to find out what CFAP is, what it covers and how to apply.
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Episode 5: What's the deal with Dicamba?
A federal court has recently withdrawn the conditional usage regulations for the common herbicide Dicamba. Why did this happen and what does this mean for Delaware's farmers?
Learn more:
- Delware growers allowed to use existing Dicamba stock (DDA) >
- Final Cancellation Order for Three Dicamba Products (EPA) >
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Episode 6: A fair to remember (Your guide to the 2020 Delaware State Fair)
The 2020 State Fair begins this Thursday, July 23rd, and we have the latest inside information for you! Today’s special guest, Doug Crouse, is not only UD Extension’s State Program Leader for 4-H, but also an executive board member and the treasurer of the Delaware State Fair.
What changes will you see at the state fair this year and how has the pandemic affected 4-H, FFA and other participants? Listen to find out!
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Episode 7: Delmarvalous poultry
The crew interview UD Extension poultry agent, Georgie Cartanza, about the poultry industry on Delmarva, pollinator buffers, and the impact of the recent pandemic.
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Episode 8: Optimize your health during quarantine!
Have you stopped working out and eating well during quarantine? UD Family and Consumer Science Extension Agents, Gina Crist and Diane Oliver, share their tips and tricks to maintaining your health when your usual routine is disrupted.
Learn more:
- About the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) >
- EFNEP on Facebook >
- Healthy recipies to try >
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Episode 9: Five grain marketing mistakes to AVOID!
To kick off the harvest season, the crew explores the "Five Common Mistakes in Grain Marketing" with Ed Usset, Grain Marketing Economist for the Center for Farm Financial Management at the University of Minnesota.
(Recorded via Zoom to maintain required COVID distancing.)
Learn more about Ed Usset, his publications and the Commodity Challenge >
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Episode 10: Managing Nutrients / Improving Water Quality
The proper handling of nutrients is an essential step to improving Delaware's water quality while maintaining profitability for producers. The Extension302 crew sat down with UD Extension's Nutrient Management team to learn more.
(Recorded via Zoom to maintain required COVID distancing.)
—Learn more: www.udel.edu/007831
—Register for Crop School 2020: https://sites.udel.edu/agronomy/cropschool/
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