Tune in as Olivia interviews Adam Thoms, Assistant Professor and Iowa State University Extension & Outreach Turfgrass Specialist, Joe Hill, Manager of Turf & Grounds with Iowa State University Athletics, and Michael Young, Assistant Manager of Turf & Grounds with Iowa State University Athletics. In this episode, we discuss the benefits of having a natural field for athletes to play on as well as how they maintain the natural field!

Episode Links: 

• Iowa State University Extension store (lawn): https://store.extension.iastate.edu/ProductList?Keyword=lawn&S=0&A=0&F=0 

Tune in as Christa interviews Alexis Stevens, Farm Management Specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. In this episode, we discuss the importance of cyber security and how even our small farm business could be at risk. Alexis gives us a few tips on how we can protect ourselves and talks about the upcoming Cyber Security on the Farm Conference being held in Ames at the Iowa State Alumni Center on January 11, 2024.

Episode Links: 

•Cyber Security on the Farm Conference: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/agdm/info/cybersecurityevent.html 

Tune in as Olivia interviews Jamie Hanson, Orchard Manager at Seed Savers Exchange. In this episode we learn about Seed Savers and their efforts to saving historic apples! Did you know you can actual visit their orchard in Decorah, Iowa and pick apples for free? 

Episode Links: 

• Seed Savers: https://seedsavers.org/ 

• Jamie Hanson: jhanson@seedsavers.org 

Tune in as Olivia interviews Adam Janke, Wildlife Specialist with Iowa State University Extension & Outreach. In this episode they discuss winter wildlife habitat! What can we do to enrich wildlife habitat this winter, as well as things we can incorporate into our land and yard so we can enjoy the different wildlife that spends their winters here with us in Iowa!

Episode Links: 

• Natural Resource Stewardship Iowa State University Extension and Outreach: https://naturalresources.extension.iastate.edu/ 

• Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR): https://www.iowadnr.gov/ 

• Iowa DNR Wildlife Landowner Assistance: https://www.iowadnr.gov/conservation/wildlife-landowner-assistance 

In this episode, Christa interviews Olivia Hanlon, Executive Secretary with the Iowa Specialty Crop Grower's Association, as well as Christie Jensen, Executive Director of the Iowa Wine Grower's Association. Tune in as they discuss the 2024 Iowa Specialty Producers Conference coming up on January 8-9 as well as the Iowa Specialty Crop Growers Association's Post Conference Workshops which will be on January 10, 2024! Learn how you can get discounted registration and be sure to register early for extra saving with "early bird" pricing!

Episode Links: 

• Iowa Specialty Producers Conference: https://www.iowaspecialtyproducers.com/ 

• Iowa Specialty Crop Growers Association: https://www.iowaspecialtycrop.org/ 

• Iowa Wine Growers Association: https://iowawinegrowers.org/