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/
In this episode, Olivia interviews Madeline Schultz, Women in Ag Program Manager with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, as well as Rylee Sloss & Kiley Allan, interns with the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Women in Ag Program. Tune in as they discuss the conference coming up as well as talk about some of the exciting speakers that will be joining them this year!
Episode Links:
• Women in Ag Website: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/womeninag/
• Women in Ag Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ISUWomeninAg
• Conference Registration: https://www.regcytes.extension.iastate.edu/womeninag/
Do you have flower beds around your yard? In this episode, Olivia interviews Aaron Steil, Consumer Horticulture Specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, where they discuss what we should be doing this fall to get our flower beds ready for the cold season. Aaron also explains some different plants we can bring inside to overwinter and be replanted in the spring!
Episode Links:
• Iowa State University Extension and outreach Horticulture and Home Pest News: https://hortnews.extension.iastate.edu/
In this episode, Olivia interviews Tyler Harms, Wildlife Biometrician with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Listen in as they discuss whitetail deer and bobcat populations in Iowa and discover where to look if you're hoping to see a bobcat!
Episode Links:
• Iowa Department of Natural Resources: https://www.iowadnr.gov/
• Hunting Regulations: https://www.iowadnr.gov/hunting/hunting-licenses-laws
• Population and Harvest Trends: https://www.iowadnr.gov/hunting/population-harvest-trends
In this episode, Olivia interviews Aaron Steil, Consumer Horticulture Specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Tune in as they talk about garden tasks in the fall and Aaron gives some tips and reasons why some things are better done in the fall versus the spring!
Episode Links:
• Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Horticulture and Homepest News: https://hortnews.extension.iastate.edu/
In this episode, Olivia interviews Andy Kellner, Wildlife Biologist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Tune in as they discuss some considerations folks can take when it comes to wildlife and depredation. There are resources for landowners who have problem wildlife that Andy mentions as well as advice on preventing problematic wildlife from inhabiting your land.
Episode Links:
• Iowa Department of natural Resources: https://www.iowadnr.gov/
In this episode, Olivia interviews Adam Janke, Associate Professor and Extension Wildlife Specialist for Iowa State University. Tune in to learn more about different invasive species around Iowa, whether that's plants, animals, or bugs, Adam is full of knowledge!
Episode Links:
• Invasive Species in Iowa: https://naturalresources.extension.iastate.edu/invasives
In this episode, Olivia interviews Secretary Mike Naig about their Choose Iowa Program. Tune in to learn more about how you can become a member and/or if you could take advantage of the Choose Iowa Grant opportunity!
Episode Links:
• Choose Iowa Homepage: https://www.chooseiowa.com/
• Become a Member: https://www.chooseiowa.com/user/register
In this episode, Olivia interviews Dan Fillius, Commercial Vegetable and Specialty Crop Specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Listen in as they discuss the eighth annual Greenhouse Short Course that will be held September 13, 2023, in the Garden Room at Reiman Gardens in Ames!
Episode Links:
• Registration: https://www.aep.iastate.edu/greenhouse/index.html
• Dan Fillius: Email: fillius@iastate.edu Phone: 515-957-5791
In this episode, Olivia interviews Christa Hartsook, Small Farms Program Coordinator with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and the State Coordinator for the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (SARE). Listen in as they discuss the grant opportunities SARE offers, who is eligible, where to apply, and when applications are due!
Episode Links:
• North Central Sustainable Agriculture and Education: https://northcentral.sare.org/
• Christa Hartsook: Email: hartc@iastate.edu Phone: 515-294-4430
In this episode, Olivia interviews Suzanne Slack, Fuit Crop Specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Tune in as they discuss the Iowa State University Fruit and Vegetable Field day happening August 8, 2023, at the Iowa State University Horticulture Research Station (55519 170th St, Ames, IA 50010 from 2:00 pm until 5:30 pm with supper to follow!
Episode Links:
• Registration: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/vegetablelab/2023-isu-fruit-and-vegetable-field-day
• Suzanne Slack: Email: slacksuz@iastate.edu Phone: 515-294-0035
• Ajay Nair: Email: nairajay@iastate.edu Phone: 515-294-7080
In this episode, Olivia interviews Dr. Jean Contina, Research Director with the Rodale Institute Midwest Organic Center. Tune in as they discuss the Rodale Institute Midwest Organic Center Field Day coming up in august!
Episode Links:
• Registration: https://rodaleinstitute.org/midwest-organic-center-field-day/
In this episode, Olivia interviews Maury Wills, Iowa Specialty Crop Growers Association (ISCGA), Board President and Benji Deal, ISCGA Board Member and Head Cider Maker at Deal's Orchard. Tune in as they discuss the upcoming ISCGA Field Day that will be held July 27, 2023, and what participants can expect from the day!
Episode Links:
• Registration Link: https://www.iowaspecialtycrop.org/events-2/#!event/2023/5/10/test-page-summer-field-day
• Orchard Questions: benjaminpdeal@gmail.com
• Registration Questions: ohanlon@iastate.edu
What are your favorite flowers?
In this episode, Olivia interviews Dan Brabec, Assistant Professor of Practice with Iowa State University Horticulture Department. Tune in as they discuss cut flower arrangements, how to make them last longer, and what you can find outside here in Iowa to create your own!
Episode Links:
• Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Master Gardener Program: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/mastergardener/
• Aaron Steil: ajsteil@iastate.edu, 515-294-8953
• Dan Brabec: dbrabec@iastate.edu, 515-294-2751
In this episode, Olivia interviews Adam Janke, Wildlife Specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Tune in as they share some sounds that may or may not be familiar to you, and learn how you can identify some common sounds of summer here in Iowa!
Episode Links:
In this episode, Olivia interviews Ajay Nair, Commercial Horticulture Specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Tune in as the discuss what some of the benefits may be with tarping your vegetable plots, and what Ajay and his team are doing to research this topic!
Episode Links:
• Sustainable Vegetable Poduction Website: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/vegetablelab/
• Ajay Nair Email: nairajay@iastate.edu
• Ajay Nair Office Number: 515-294-7080
Tune in as Olivia interviews Aaron Steil, Consumer Horticulture Specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. In this episode, they discuss a few different spring garden crops, including rhubarb, asparagus, and horse reddish!
Episode Links:
• Horticulture and Home Pest News: https://hortnews.extension.iastate.edu/
In this episode, Christa interviews Matt Russell, State Executive Director of the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Iowa. Tune in as they talk about the USDA FSA, the importance of having a relationship with your local FSA, and what opportunities they offer.
Episode Links:
• USDA Website: https://www.usda.gov/
• USA Jobs: https://www.usajobs.gov/
If you have a private water well, do you get it tested every year? Did you know Iowa has a water well program that allows private well owners to have their private well water tested for free?
Tune in as Olivia interviews Catherine DeLong, Water Quality Program Manager for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. In this episode, they discuss the importance of having your private well water tested yearly, the things you would want to test for, and the resources to help.
Episode Links:
• County Environmental Health Sanitarians for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources: http://www.iowasrf.com/media/cms/Sanitarians5_1A50952E9532E.pdf
• Extension Staff by county: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/countyservices/
• The Private Well Class: https://privatewellclass.org/
• Iowa Department Of Natural Resouces: https://www.iowadnr.gov/
• State of Iowa Department of Health and Human Services: https://hhs.iowa.gov/
• State Hygienic Laboratory at The University of Iowa: http://www.shl.uiowa.edu/
• Drinking Water Quality in Iowa from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach - Natural Resource Stewardship: https://naturalresources.extension.iastate.edu/drinking-water-quality-iowa
Do you know the best practices when mushroom foraging? Tune in as Olivia interviews Chelsea Harbach, Plant Disease Diagnostician in Iowa State University's Plant & Insect Diagnostic Clinic. They discuss tips when it comes to foraging for mushrooms and even growing your own at home. Chelsea also gives some great resources you can use!
Episode Links:
• Iowa Mushroom Calendar: https://naturalresources.extension.iastate.edu/encyclopedia/mushroom-foraging-iowa
• Safe Mushroom foraging webinars by Lina: part 1- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bdiEBwMzZI&t=534s
• Safe Mushroom foraging webinars by Lina: part 2- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNIPxbGbJtU&t=3s
• Safe Mushroom Foraging Book: https://store.extension.iastate.edu/product/Safe-Mushroom-Foraging
• Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic e-mail: pidc@iastate.edu
Growing mushrooms at home resources from other universities:
• Pen State University- https://extension.psu.edu/forage-and-food-crops/mushrooms/production-and-harvesting
• University of Florida- https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/edibles/vegetables/growing-mushrooms-at-home.html
• Cornell University- https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/projects/mushrooms/
• University of Vermont- https://www.uvm.edu/news/extension/growing-mushrooms-indoors
Do you have coyotes or foxes around your farm? Or maybe you even see/hear them around town! Tune in as Olivia interviews Andy Kellner, Wildlife Biologist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. They discuss why you may see these creatures around, what steps you can take if they become a problem, and some of the great benefits they can actually provide for us!
Episode Links:
• Andy Kellner: (515) 975-8318
• Vince Evelsizer: (641) 231-1522
• University of Wisconsin Urban Canid Project: http://uwurbancanidproject.weebly.com/
• Iowa Department of Natural Resources: https://www.iowadnr.gov/
• The Red Fox in Iowa by Ron Andrews: https://www.iowadnr.gov/Portals/idnr/uploads/Hunting/book_red_fox.pdf