Madison County Milk House

Welcome to the Madison County Milk House, hosted by Samantha Field the Madison County Public Information Officer.   This is where we talk about the big topics both North and South of Rt. 20. Did you know that over 13,000 years ago, what we call Madison County today, was covered by a glacier at the end of the ice age?  At that time there were people here, but what was their life like?  That is what...

Welcome to the Madison County Milk House, hosted by Samantha Field the Madison County Public Information Officer.   This is where we talk about the big topics both North and South of Rt. 20. Put on your running shoes for a good cause this Fall.  The Annual Burn Run (5k & 10k run, 5k walk, and Kids Run) race is coming this year to Canastota, NY.  John Minnick, the Burn Run Race Director talks a...

Welcome to the Madison County Milk House, hosted by Samantha Field the Madison County Public Information Officer.   This is where we talk about the big topics both North and South of Rt. 20. Fall is coming and that means so is Craft Days!  The Madison County Historical Society 's 62nd Annual Craft Festival will take place September 12 & 13, 2026.  For just $8 you can attend both days of t...

Welcome to the Madison County Milk House, hosted by Samantha Field the Madison County Public Information Officer.   This is where we talk about the big topics both North and South of Rt. 20. In this episode we sit down with Madison County Historian Matthew Urtz and the newly appointed Museum and Communications Manager of the National Abolition Hall of Fame and Museum Johnathen Rockwell.   This Oct...

Welcome to the Madison County Milk House, hosted by Samantha Field the Madison County Public Information Officer.   This is where we talk about the big topics both North and South of Rt. 20. In this episode we sit down with Madison County Historian Matthew Urtz and talk about Madison County's impact on history.  Madison County was not established until 1806.  This small rural community has ha...

Welcome to the Madison County Milk House, hosted by Samantha Field the Madison County Public Information Officer.   This is where we talk about the big topics both North and South of Rt. 20. A huge shout out to Madison County Public Health (MCPH) which was recently awarded national accreditation through the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB).  MCPH is a team of 40 staff members who carry out...

Welcome to the Madison County Milk House, hosted by Samantha Field the Madison County Public Information Officer.   This is where we talk about the big topics both North and South of Rt. 20. As spring comes to Central New York, Madison County comes to life.  Madison County Historian Matt Urtz joins us in the Milk House as we sit down with with Allison Lehr, Museum Manager at All Things Oz Museum a...

Welcome to the Madison County Milk House, hosted by Samantha Field the Madison County Public Information Officer.   This is where we talk about the big topics both North and South of Rt. 20. Madison County welcomed three new Town Supervisors to the horseshoe this year.  On this episode of the Milk House, we sit down with Town of Lebanon Supervisor Adam Carvell.  He may be new to the horseshoe, but...

Welcome to the Madison County Milk House, hosted by Samantha Field the Madison County Public Information Officer.   This is where we talk about the big topics both North and South of Rt. 20. The Ground Hog says there is still more winter ahead of us.  Here in Central New York we have had our fair share of winter.  Thank you to our wonderful highway crews (County, Town, and State) who have been out...

Welcome to the Madison County Milk House, hosted by Samantha Field the Madison County Public Information Officer.   This is where we talk about the big topics both North and South of Rt. 20. Happy New Year!  Madison County has an exciting year ahead.  To kickoff the year the Milk House welcomes newly elected District Attorney Robert Mascari to pull up a milk can.  Tune in to hear more about the Di...

Welcome to the Madison County Milk House, hosted by Samantha Field the Madison County Public Information Officer.   This is where we talk about the big topics both North and South of Rt. 20. This episode is part of a series of end of the year episodes where Madison County Historian Matt Urtz and PIO Field look back at some of the bigger stories of 2025 here in Madison County.   In this episode we...

Welcome to the Madison County Milk House, hosted by Samantha Field the Madison County Public Information Officer.   This is where we talk about the big topics both North and South of Rt. 20. This episode is part of a series of end of the year episodes where Madison County Historian Matt Urtz and PIO Field look back at some of the bigger stories of 2025 here in Madison County.   Madison County Ment...

Welcome to the Madison County Milk House, hosted by Samantha Field the Madison County Public Information Officer.   This is where we talk about the big topics both North and South of Rt. 20. This episode is part of a series of end of the year episodes where Madison County Historian Matt Urtz and PIO Field look back at some of the bigger stories of 2025 here in Madison County.   In this episode we...

Welcome to the Madison County Milk House, hosted by Samantha Field the Madison County Public Information Officer.   This is where we talk about the big topics both North and South of Rt. 20. This episode is part of a series of end of the year episodes where Madison County Historian Matt Urtz and PIO Field look back at some of the bigger stories of 2025 here in Madison County.   In this episode we...

Welcome to the Madison County Milk House, hosted by Samantha Field the Madison County Public Information Officer.   This is where we talk about the big topics both North and South of Rt. 20. In this episode, Madison County Clerk Michael Keville joins the Milk House to talk about the great work the Madison County Clerk's Office and the Wampsville DMV do day in and day out.  Did you know that 1...

We welcome you to the Madison County Milk House, hosted by Samantha Field the Madison County Public Information Officer.   This is where we talk about the big topics both North and South of Rt. 20. Think about it, do you have that one person in your life that made an impact on you when you were younger?  Someone who believed in you or taught you something?  What if you could be that person for a y...

Welcome to the Madison County Milk House, hosted by Samantha Field the Madison County Public Information Officer.   This is where we talk about the big topics both North and South of Rt. 20. This episode of the Madison County Milk House is a discussion about what is going on with some of the buildings on the former Cazenovia College Campus.  Hear from Madison County Administrator Mark Scimone, Tow...

We welcome you to the Madison County Milk House, hosted by Samantha Field the Madison County Public Information Officer.   This is where we talk about the big topics both North and South of Rt. 20. This week I sit down with the new Director of the Madison County Historical Society Hunter McCullough. He gives us some insight into his love of history and what some of his first initiatives will be. ...

We welcome you to the Madison County Milk House, hosted by Samantha Field the Madison County Public Information Officer.   This is where we talk about the big topics both North and South of Rt. 20. This week I sit down with Henry Howard, the Executive Director of Arts at the Palace.  Arts at the Palace in Hamilton is Madison County’s destination for artist empowerment through mentoring, workshops,...

We welcome you to the Madison County Milk House, hosted by Samantha Field the Madison County Public Information Officer.   This is where we talk about the big topics both North and South of Rt. 20. Summer is here and that means Open Farm Day is just around the corner.  We sit down to talk about what to expect this year with Katie Livingston, she just started her role as Local Foods Educator at Cor...

We welcome you to the Madison County Milk House, hosted by Samantha Field the Madison County Public Information Officer.   This is where we talk about the big topics both North and South of Rt. 20. Now that the New York State Budget has been passed,  state offices are able to announce funding opportunities.  We sit down with Melissa Davis, the Deputy Director of CNY Regional Economic Development C...

We welcome you to the Madison County Milk House, hosted by Samantha Field the Madison County Public Information Officer.   This is where we talk about the big topics both North and South of Rt. 20. Wanderers' Rest Humane Association (WRHA) is the only open admission shelter in Madison County.  Wanderers’ Rest serves hundreds of animals every year.  The organization accepts the lost, homeless,...

We welcome you to the Madison County Milk House, hosted by Samantha Field the Madison County Public Information Officer.   This is where we talk about the big topics both North and South of Rt. 20. Delphi Falls County Park was purchased in 2018.  Since then, Madison County has worked hard to make the park a destination that all can enjoy.  As we get closer to the park being fully open to the publi...

We welcome you to the Madison County Milk House, hosted by Samantha Field the Madison County Public Information Officer.   This is where we talk about the big topics both North and South of Rt. 20.   "I've got a mule, and her name is Sal. Fifteen miles on the Erie Canal She's a good old worker and a good old pal. Fifteen miles on the Erie Canal" ~ Low Bridge, Everybody Down by...

We welcome you to the Madison County Milk House, hosted by Samantha Field the Madison County Public Information Officer.   This is where we talk about the big topics both North and South of Rt. 20.   This Women's History Month, we discuss with Madison County Historian Matt Urtz women in Madison County history from the Suffrage movement in the mid 1800s to today. Currently, in Madison County t...