Thunder Country Ag Report

Host Mike Sakell checks in with New York Farm Bureau Director of Communications Steve Ammerman to discuss both federal and state legislative priorities on this episode of the Thunder Country Ag Report.

Sullivan 180 released the Farm to School Initiative Grant application which provides funding support to initiatives proposed by youth to enhance cafeteria experiences and promote healthy food to farm to school. Through a USDA Grant, and in partnership with several organizations, student proposed Farm to School initiative grants are available to every school district in Sullivan County. Host Mike S...

The Thunder Country Ag Report with host Mike Sakell features Steven Schwartz of Delaware Valley Ramps. Ramps are the first edible green plant of spring. Also known as wild leeks, they are related to garlic and onions and grow wild in the forests of the Upper Delaware River watershed. Highly prized by locals and chefs, they can be used in a variety of dishes to herald the arrival of spring.

It's National FFA Week and Mike Sakell speaks with Tara Berescik and students from Tri Valley School FFA Chapter, talking about their programs, projects and future plans in the agriculture field.

Thunder Country Ag Report Host Mike Sakell speaks with Rhiannon Wright, part of the Program Team at CADE, The Center for Agricultural Development & Entrepreneurship. They'll talk about CADE's many programs and services.

This Saturday Thunder Country Ag and Garden Report is all about the upcoming New York Farm Show February 22-24 in Syracuse. Guest Scott Grigor is New York Farm Show Show Manager with all the details on the Largest Indoor Farm Show in the Northeast.

Thunder Country Ag Report Host Mike Sakell speaks with Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County Beginner Farmer Program Manager Taylor Adam on upcoming seminars and fun mixer events.

Thunder Country Ag Report Host Mike Sakell checks in with Market Manager Alan Carroll of the Callicoon Farmers Market about Sullivan County's only Indoor and Year Round Farmers Market that offers fresh seasonal produce, meats and dairy plus entertainment!

Mike Sakell speaks with Ann Shepard of the NYS Ag Society about last week's 192nd Annual Forum held in Syracuse and the work of this almost 200 year old organization.

Host Mike Sakell speaks with New York State Farm Bureau Communications Director Steve Ammerman with reaction to Governor Hochul's State of the State Address and a look at priorities for 2024.

Vacancies for active farmers, agriculture stakeholders, and agri-business leaders are now availalble on the Sullivan County Agriculture and Farmland Protection Board. Mike Sakell speaks with County Planning Commissioner Heather Brown about the workings of the board and how to become involved .

Host Mike Sakell speaks with Hudson Valley Agribusiness Development Corporation Executive Director Todd Erling. This week NYS Ag and Markets announced that the state has awarded $4.25 MILLION to more than two dozen businesses to expand meat processing statewide. The funding is being administered by HVADC.

Thunder Country Ag Report host Mike Sakell visits with Jack Diehl of Diehl Farm Market talking Christmas Trees and much more!

Thunder Country Ag and Garden Report with New York Farm Bureau Manager of Public Affairs Steve Ammerman reviews New York Farm Bureau’s 2023 Market Basket Survey that reports the price of a traditional Thanksgiving dinner saw a small increase compared to last year's meal. The average total price, which includes a 16-pound turkey and other common items found on a holiday dinner table, is $70.70,...

This Thunder Country Ag Report talks turkey...and goose and chicken and more with Dimona and Joseph Galli from Galli Family Farm in Claryville.

Thunder Country Ag Report this week host Mike Sakell chats with Taylor Adam, Beginning Farmer Program Manager for Cornell Cooperative Extension of Sullivan County. The Beginner Farmer Program and CCE Sullivan is opening their application window for the 2024 Mentorship Cohort for mentees.

Part 2 of our two part conversation with NYS Ag and Markets Commissioner Richard Ball with host Mike Sakell focusing on NYS grown products, school lunch programs and the celebration for Taste NY.

Thunder 102 Ag and Garden Report: Part 1 of our two part conversation with NYS Ag and Markets Commissioner Richard Ball. Host Mike Sakell discusses Farm Bill concerns, Ag and Market initiatives, environmental concerns, the ag workforce pipeline and more.

Thunder Country Ag Report guest is Myles Caggins, spokesman for the Windsor Group and the eastern region of the USDA’s Discrimination Financial Assistance Program explaining Financial Assistance for Producers Who Experienced Discrimination in USDA Farm Lending. Section 22007 of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) provides $2.2 billion for financial assistance for farmers and ranchers who experienced...

Thunder Country Ag Report visits with Weissman Farm from Roscoe who recently won gold in the Small Processors Fluid Milk category during last months Dairy Day at the New York State Fair.

Thunder Counrty Ag Report host Mike Sakell checks in with Michelle Proscia of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Sullivan County to discuss the upcoming Beef Quality Assurance Training being hosted in Orange County as part of joint training program with Cornell Cooperative of Sullivan, Orange and Ulster Counties.

Thunder Country Ag Report is talking fermentation with Tannis Kowalchuk of Willow Wisp Farm and Farm Arts Collective This SUNDAY September 24th, at the Callicoon Farmers Market visit the Farm Arts Collective tent to get a hands-on fermentation lesson with Tannis Kowalchuk and Jess Beveridge. Bring a mason jar, and while at market, buy fermentable veg like daikon, cabbage, beets, turnips, carrots f...

Thunder Country Ag and Garden Report with guest Joy Leon,Nutrition and Physical Activity Educator at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Sullivan County talking about "Cooking Matters in Your Community" benefits and programs at the Sullivan Fresh Farmers Markets and more. You can get info on the FreshRX program through this link: https://sullivancce.org/food-nutrition/rx-program

The Thunder Country Ag and Garden Report checks in with The Old Farmers Almanac Associate Editor Tim Goodwin. Host Mike Sakell takes a deep dive into the workings of The Old Farmers Almanac discussing its history, features and of course the weather!

Thunder Country Ag Report Host Mike Sakell speaks with Peter Pockriss of Farming Bovina about Bovina Farm Day on Sunday September 3rd 2023 and the local community group Farming Bovina and how they support local agriculture.