Grant County Extension Connection
28 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago -The Grant County Cooperative Extension Service is here to help connect you with research based information about economic development, energy and water, farm and ranch, yard and garden, natural resources, health and well-being, and our very popular 4-H youth development program. The College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences is an engine for economic and community development in New Mexico, improving the lives of New Mexicans through academic, research, and Extension programs. New Mexico State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and educator. NMSU and the U.S. Department of Agriculture cooperating.
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Antimicrobial & Hormones in Beef
August 24, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBIn this episode, I sit down with Dr. John Wenzel, NMSU Cooperative Extension Veterinarian to talk about the use of antimicrobials and hormones in beef. This is a very educational episode that sets the record straight about the usage of antibiotics and hormones in beef.
The Truth About Turkeys!
November 24, 2021 22:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBThere are so many myths and lies out there about turkeys, how they are raised, hormones, steroids etc. I get to the truth on how they are raised, what they are fed as well as other helpful information this thanksgiving season. Temple Grandin Harvest Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=852zxDEAR-Q&t=3s Sound effects provided by Soundsnap Audio provided by Adobe Stock
What is 4-H? Part II
January 29, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBThis episode focuses on answering what the 4-H program is. What do youth learn, what do they do, what is the impact on their lives from being in the program? This episode features Interim 4-H Department Head, Dr. Laura Bittner, State 4-H Agent of Volunteer and Leadership Development, Cheryl Butterfield Southwest District Department Head, Tom Dean, and Catron County Extension Agent, Tracy Drummond. Hooky with Sloane by Bird Creek Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 http...
What is 4-H? Part I
January 26, 2021 15:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBThis episode focuses on answering what the 4-H program is. What do youth learn, what do they do, what is the impact on their lives from being in the program? This episode features local 4-H members, Sarah Gardner and Ally Massengill as well as viewpoints from Sierra County 4-H Agent Sara Marta and Associate Dean and Director for the NMSU College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, Jon Boren. Hooky with Sloane by Bird Creek Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC B...
Episode 16: Show Stock Showmanship
August 24, 2020 21:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MBEverything you need to know about showmanship before your show. Includes general showmanship tips and tricks, how to dress to impress, and species specific showmanship tips for pigs, lambs, goats and cattle.
Episode 15: Show Goat Care
August 13, 2020 19:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBNew episode all about show goat care! Everything you need to know before you show! This episode is also available on our YouTube Channel NMSU Grant County Cooperative Extension Service. Informational, instructional, how-to about show goat care. Topics covered: feeding, training, daily care, disease/illness, biosecurity, record keeping and much more!
Episode 14: Show Lamb Care
July 16, 2020 19:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBNew episode all about show lamb care! Everything you need to know before you show! This episode is also available on our YouTube Channel NMSU Grant County Cooperative Extension Service. Informational, instructional, how-to about show lamb care. Topics covered: feeding, training, daily care, disease/illness, biosecurity, record keeping and much more!
Episode 13: Show Pig Care
June 30, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBHow to take care, feed, and do with your show pig. What and how much to feed your pig, along with training, daily care, biosecurity and record keeping.
Episode 12: Proper Use of Personal Protective Equipment During Quarantine
May 20, 2020 22:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBWhile most people are at home, many of them have gone to the outdoors to get some yard work done. People are gardening, watering and using chemical controls against pesky weeds. Dr. Leslie Beck, NMSU Extension Weed Specialist gives some really good advice on staying safe while applying those chemicals as well as other alternatives. Hooky with Sloane by Bird Creek Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Music provided by FreeMusic109 h...
Episode 11: Murder Hornets!
May 12, 2020 20:00 - 13 minutes - 9.21 MBThe Asian Giant Hornet also known as the "Murder Hornet" is all the rage on social media. NMSU Extension Entomologist and NMDA State Entomologist, Dr. Carol Sutherland helps sort through the hysteria to give you research based information on these hornets.
Episode 10: Are We Going To Have a County Fair?
April 27, 2020 18:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBThis year is completely different from all other years. If you have youth that usually get show animals around this time of year, I know you are feeling the stress and anxiety that we all are. Are we going to have a county fair? Should I buy show animals? These are all questions we have asked ourselves. I sit down with 2020 Grant County Fair Board President Ty Bays and we get right down to answering those questions. You don't want to miss this episode! Hooky with Sloane by Bird Creek Creati...
Episode 10: Are We Going To Have a County Fair?
April 27, 2020 18:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBThis year is completely different from all other years. If you have youth that usually get show animals around this time of year, I know you are feeling the stress and anxiety that we all are. Are we going to have a county fair? Should I buy show animals? These are all questions we have asked ourselves. I sit down with 2020 Grant County Fair Board President Ty Bays and we get right down to answering those questions. You don't want to miss this episode! Hooky with Sloane by Bird Creek Creati...
Episode 9: Red or Green? All About New Mexico Chile Production
April 15, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBI was able to get some of the big names behind chile production to sit down and talk to me while we were at the 2020 New Mexico Chile Conference. Chile is such a unique crop that is mostly grown here in the southwest United States and most of that production comes from the driest part of New Mexico. Our state in known for that delicious chile, but did you know that you eat chile in several other food items? We discuss paprika peppers, chile peppers as well as some other popular crops. Ed and...
Episode 9: Red or Green? All About New Mexico Chile Production
April 15, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBI was able to get some of the big names behind chile production to sit down and talk to me while we were at the 2020 New Mexico Chile Conference. Chile is such a unique crop that is mostly grown here in the southwest United States and most of that production comes from the driest part of New Mexico. Our state in known for that delicious chile, but did you know that you eat chile in several other food items? We discuss paprika peppers, chile peppers as well as some other popular crops. Ed and...
Episode 8: Dr. Frannie Miller NMSU Agricultural Economics & Agricultural Business
April 02, 2020 19:00 - 17 minutes - 11.7 MBDr. Miller has a big passion project that she would like to share about. She introduces the new public speaking contest and the agriculture science fair to be held at the 2020 New Mexico State Fair. Youth from around the state are invited to compete! Hooky with Sloane by Bird Creek Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Music provided by FreeMusic109 https://youtube.com/FreeMusic109 Sound Effects provided by Soundsnap
Episode 7: Dr. Leslie Beck, NMSU Extension Weed Specialist
February 27, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBShe grows weeds on purpose! Dr. Leslie Beck visits with me about all things weeds! We discuss her job as the NMSU Extension Weed Specialist, the work she does for the NMSU Plant Diagnostic Clinic, noxious vs. invasive weeds as well as discuss some of the "do it yourself" recipes to control weeds floating around on social media. She also clarifies some misconceptions about Glyphosate. This is not only an educational but a fun episode to listen to. Song Credit Hooky with Sloane by Bird Creek...
Episode 7: Dr. Leslie Beck, NMSU Extension Weed Specialist
February 27, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBShe grows weeds on purpose! Dr. Leslie Beck visits with me about all things weeds! We discuss her job as the NMSU Extension Weed Specialist, the work she does for the NMSU Plant Diagnostic Clinic, noxious vs. invasive weeds as well as discuss some of the "do it yourself" recipes to control weeds floating around on social media. She also clarifies some misconceptions about Glyphosate. This is not only an educational but a fun episode to listen to. Song Credit Hooky with Sloane by Bird Creek...
Episode 6: The future of agriculture with Sarah Gardner
February 18, 2020 15:00 - 17 minutes - 11.7 MBSarah is a home grown Grant County 4-H and Cliff FFA member. She has done some outstanding things in her young life. She has been very successful this year in FFA. We talk about the future of agriculture, being in 4-H, FFA and Sarah gives us her speech as well as the FFA creed. Song Credit Hooky with Sloane by Bird Creek Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Music provided by FreeMusic109 https://youtube.com/FreeMusic109 Music : MNC...
Episode 6: The future of agriculture with Sarah Gardner
February 18, 2020 15:00 - 17 minutes - 11.7 MBSarah is a home grown Grant County 4-H and Cliff FFA member. She has done some outstanding things in her young life. She has been very successful this year in FFA. We talk about the future of agriculture, being in 4-H, FFA and Sarah gives us her speech as well as the FFA creed. Song Credit Hooky with Sloane by Bird Creek Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Music provided by FreeMusic109 https://youtube.com/FreeMusic109 Music : MNC...
Episode 5: Grant County Copper CowBelles & Cattle Ranching
January 24, 2020 17:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBThis episode will focus on hearing from the newly elected 2020 officers of the Grant County Copper CowBelles. We will be discussing what the Copper CowBelles do, current threats to the cattle industry and the goals of the officers in their duties for the upcoming year. We also discuss the economic impact of the cattle industry in New Mexico and our local economy. Song Credit Hooky with Sloane by Bird Creek Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org...
Episode 5: Grant County Copper CowBelles & Cattle Ranching
January 24, 2020 17:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBThis episode will focus on hearing from the newly elected 2020 officers of the Grant County Copper CowBelles. We will be discussing what the Copper CowBelles do, current threats to the cattle industry and the goals of the officers in their duties for the upcoming year. We also discuss the economic impact of the cattle industry in New Mexico and our local economy. Song Credit Hooky with Sloane by Bird Creek Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org...
Episode 4: Mindy Turner NMSU Extension/4-H Specialist
December 18, 2019 20:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBMindy Turner is the NMSU Extension/4-H Specialist. She visits with me about the New Mexico 4-H program and the different 4-H events that are offered to 4-H youth in the state (Home Economics School, Senior Leadership Retreat, State 4-H Conference). Did you know there are different delivery methods for the 4-H program? She explains in-school, special interest and the traditional club 4-H delivery mode. Mindy explains all the different and fun things that youth can be involved in during their ...
Episode 4: Mindy Turner, NMSU Extension/4-H Youth Specialist
December 18, 2019 20:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBMindy Turner is the NMSU Extension/4-H Youth Specialist. She visits with me about the New Mexico 4-H program and the different 4-H events that are offered to 4-H youth in the state (Home Economics School, Senior Leadership Retreat, State 4-H Conference). Did you know there are different delivery methods for the 4-H program? She explains in-school, special interest and the traditional club 4-H delivery mode. Mindy explains all the different and fun things that youth can be involved in during ...
Episode 4: Mindy Turner, NMSU Extension/4-H Youth Specialist
December 18, 2019 20:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBMindy Turner is the NMSU Extension/4-H Youth Specialist. She visits with me about the New Mexico 4-H program and the different 4-H events that are offered to 4-H youth in the state (Home Economics School, Senior Leadership Retreat, State 4-H Conference). Did you know there are different delivery methods for the 4-H program? She explains in-school, special interest and the traditional club 4-H delivery mode. Mindy explains all the different and fun things that youth can be involved in during ...
Episode 1: All About Agricultural Extension
December 16, 2019 16:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBWhat does the extension office do? This episode focuses on a brief history of the extension service, as well as a highlight on all the different program areas that the Grant County Extension office offers. We also discuss what you can expect from the Extension Connection Podcast! Hooky with Sloane by Bird Creek Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Music provided by FreeMusic109 https://youtube.com/FreeMusic109
Episode 1: All About Agricultural Extension
December 16, 2019 16:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBWhat does the extension office do? This episode focuses on a brief history of the extension service, as well as a highlight on all the different program areas that the Grant County Extension office offers. We also discuss what you can expect from the Extension Connection Podcast! Hooky with Sloane by Bird Creek Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Music provided by FreeMusic109 https://youtube.com/FreeMusic109
Episode 3: Dr. Steve Beck, NMSU 4-H Department Head
December 11, 2019 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBDr. Steve Beck visits with me during the 2019 4-H Agent In-Service about his background in 4-H as well as what he does in the 4-H program. We visit about his role in the NM 4-H Youth Development program and what the benefits of the 4-H program are to the youth and their families in New Mexico. We talk about 4-H Agent In-Service as well as Dr. Beck's goals and vision for the NM 4-H Program. Hooky with Sloane by Bird Creek Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 https://creati...
Episode 2: Dr. Eduardo Servin, NMSU Master Gardener Program Manager
December 10, 2019 17:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBDr. Eduardo Servin the NMSU Master Gardener Program Manager talks about what the Master Gardener Program is. He lets us know what the requirements for becoming a master gardener are, what they do and what his goals and vision are for the program. We talk about how important the Master Gardener Program is and the impact that they have on the extension program and their local communities. Hooky with Sloane by Bird Creek Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 https://creativec...