Extension Out Loud

In this episode of “Extension Out Loud,” a podcast by Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE), Benjamin Houlton, the Ronald P. Lynch Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, shares his journey and his vision for carrying forth Cornell’s Land Grant mission in New York state. For additional show notes and the episode transcript, visit: https://cals.cornell.edu/news/leading-through-extension...

The latest episode of Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE)'s "Extension Out Loud" podcast explores a community science project aimed at mitigating the impacts of flooding in Jamaica Bay, NY. Residents of Jamaica Bay, coastal neighborhoods located in Brooklyn(Kings County) and Queens (Queens County), are experiencing tidal flooding at increasing frequency—as often as twice a month. Tidal flooding is...

Each year the Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) Summer Internship Program invites dozens of students from across Cornell to engage with CCE staff on a broad variety of applied projects. This summer, three interns worked with 4-H program leaders from Dutchess, Columbia-Green, and Ulster counties on a Rural Storytelling Project. The project, offered in partnership with Cornell’s Office for Engagem...

This summer 4-H camp leader across New York State found themselves with a difficult task: preserve the camp spirit while following COVID-19 health and safety requirements. They rose to the task with unusual, engaging, fun and creative projects and activities for children and whole families! Listen in for an inspiring conversation about how 4-H camps adapted during this unconventional camp season....

Since her early years on her family's farm in Horseheads, NY  Kathryn J. Boor's life has been dedicated to furthering New York state agriculture. As her tenure as Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences  (CALS) at Cornell University comes to a close, Dean Boor joins Extension Out Loud to share wisdom, reflections, and hopes for the future. Dean Boor has served as the Ronald P. Lynch D...

Swallow-wart (aka dog-strangling-vine) is a nonnative creeping vine-like plant that is native to the Mediterranean and has become harmful to ecosystems and livestock health in New York State. CCE Educators Sharon Bachman and Laura Bailey are partnering with Carrie Brown-Lima, director of the New York Invasive Species Research Institute, to control the invasive plant using biocontrol measures. In t...

Marylynn Collins, dairy and livestock educator with CCE Oneida County, hosts the I Farm Oneida podcast providing crop and dairy farmers with weekly crop reports and periodic policy updates. In this episode, Katie and Paul welcome Marylynn to Extension Out Loud to talk about her podcast and to share an episode on safely engaging in Farmer’s Markets during NY-PAUSE. In the featured I Farm Oneida epi...

While Extension Out Loud took a break, the Eastern New York Vegetable News podcast has been hard at work keeping growers informed about policy changes and growing conditions. In this featured episode, Ethan Grundberg, vegetable specialist with CCE and host of Eastern New York Vegetable News podcast, talks with a local farmer about messaging and the shift to online sales during the COIVID-19 pandem...

Jeff is the highway superintendent in the Town of Prebble. He joins Extension Out Loud to share his "soup-to-nuts" role in maintaining and repairing roads and responding to local emergencies.  Transcript PDF: https://cornell.box.com/s/wtzj0zayxm7lj9xtlwkoefv358wr9x28

After a few months of pause, Extension Out Loud is back! In an interview recorded this February, Katie and Paul discuss the Cornell Local Roads program with program director David Orr. Do you know who maintains the road you live on or the road you drive to work on? Maybe you’ve never thought about it less there’s a pothole or snowstorm. Listen in to hear learn about the history, laws, and science...

CCE Assistant Director, Keith Tidball joins Extension Out Loud hosts Katie Baildon and Paul Treadwell to discuss CCE’s role in preparing and responding to natural, technical, and man-made hazards. Episode Transcript (pdf): https://cornell.box.com/s/zxpubzlszi6zn0dn586dfle11oc303p3 Links: CCE EDEN website: https://eden.cce.cornell.edu/ About APREP: http://eden.cce.cornell.edu/about-ny-eden/ Ready.g...

Have you heard the Parenting Tips podcast by CCE Suffolk County? Hosted by Rory McNish, the show features parenting educators who offer research-based advice on issues impacting modern families. Listen to an episode that explores temper tantrums and learn about the wealth of parenting programs offered by CCE from Family Health and Wellness director at CCE Suffolk County, Nancy Olsen-Harbich. Episo...

In this episode of Extension Out Loud, hosts Paul Treadwell and Katie Baildon chat with extension experts on how to prepare your home for the winter — from programs and incentives for winterizing your home for energy efficiency, to resources and tips for how to deal with energy outages during our infamous upstate snowstorms. Listen to the episode.  Guests include: Katherine Herleman, Extension Dis...

The leaves have peaked. The air has chilled. The clocks have fallen back. It’s undeniably November, and everyone is talking turkey. Offering a bird’s eye view of the turkey scene in New York state, we are joined by Mo Tidball, a nutrition educator at Cornell Cooperative Extension Seneca County and the creator of the Wild Harvest Table website. An expert in all-things turkey, Tidball raises and sel...

In a special Veterans Day episode of CCE’s “Extension Out Loud” podcast, hosts Katie Baildon and Paul Treadwell speak with project coordinator Dean Koyanagi ‘90 on the scope of the Farm Ops project across New York state. Episode Transcript(pdf): https://cornell.box.com/s/lbjeuek2x4zrjmsm85er3wrnrh51a9a9 Links: Cornell Farm Ops program: https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/projects/farm-ops/ Cornell Smal...

CCE summer interns extend and explore What may have felt like a short amount of time was long on influence for the 29 Cornell undergrads who spent their summer working and conducting research in New York state communities across New York state as Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) interns. During this episode we talk to 5 of interns about their summer of discovery. 2019 CCE Interns Video: https:/...

We sat down with Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo, Representative for the 123 NY Assembly District and Chair of the Assembly agriculture committee to discuss hemp legislation, consumer protection and more. Recorded at Empire Farm Days. Episode Transcript: https://cornell.box.com/s/p6bqb8csctijk8yjdsf85cg4rowwvm4n Credits: Title and End Music by Ryan Andersen - Bike Ride With You from the album Swimming...

Larry Smart, professor of horticulture at Cornell University's School of Integrated Plant Science and Associate Director of Cornell Agritech talks about NYS hemp. In part 2 of this 2 part series, Larry discusses hemp production research and the newly funded Cornell hemp seed bank. Links: Cornell Hemp: https://hemp.cals.cornell.edu/ Cornell Hemp on Twitter: @Cornell_U_Hemp Episode Transcript: https...

Larry Smart, professor of horticulture at Cornell University's School of Integrated Plant Science and Associate Director of Cornell Agritech talks about NYS hemp. In part 1 of this 2 part series, Larry discusses uses of the hemp plant including CBD, hemp for fiber and hemp for food and feed. Links: Cornell Hemp: https://hemp.cals.cornell.edu/ Cornell Hemp on Twitter: @Cornell_U_Hemp Episode Transc...

At the annual Empire Farm Days event in Seneca Falls, NY, "Extension Out Loud" hosts sat down with Mario Miranda Sazo, a cultural practices specialist with Cornell Cooperative Extension's Lake Ontario Fruit Program. Mario shares how is career lead him from Chile to NYS and how digital agriculture may shape the future of the apple industry. Links: Lake Ontario Fruit Program and Mario's bio: https:/...

How is the 2019 growing season shaping up and what should we expect from this year’s harvest? 8 CCE specialists from across NYS join Extension Out Loud to share their insights and observations. Tune in to learn what NY growers are facing in their fields, gardens and vineyards and how they are adapting to combat climate, weather, and pest challenges. Our guests for this episode: Judson Reid, Vegeta...

The Cornell Chicken recipe has a storied history. During this conversation with Reenie Baker Sandsted - daughter of Dr. Baker, and Sarah Sandsted - grandaughter of Dr. Baker, we dive into the origins of this recipe. We also discuss other poultry innovations that Dr. Baker is responsible for. Recorded August 2018 at the New York State Fair. Links: Original Cornell Chicken recipe published 1950: htt...

In the midst of camp enrollment season, Shawn Tiede, the NYS 4-H camps specialist, and Jim Hooper, manager of 4-H Camp Bristol Hills in Canandaigua, NY, join “Extension Out Loud” to discuss what New York State 4-H camps have to offer. From crafts and physical activity to culinary workshops, this episode covers the breadth of learning opportunities available to campers. Shawn and Jim also highlight...

Sam Anderson and Yolanda Gonzalez urban agriculture specialists with the Cornell Cooperative Extension Harvest New York team join Extension Out Loud to discuss their work with growers and producers in NYC. They talk production methods, interesting value added products, community engagement, soil health, and the diversity of taste preferences in one of the most diverse cities in the world. Episode...

Michele Ledoux, executive director, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Lewis County joins Extension Out Loud to discuss how the #2 maple syrup producing state in the U.S. produces, processes and markets a wide array of delicious sweet and savory maple products. Michelle also highlights the latest production innovations from the Cornell Sugar Maple Research & Extension program. Episode transcript (pd...