Home Grown Podcast

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Home Grown Podcast

The Home Grown podcast is presented by the Agriculture & Natural Resources (ANR) Unit of the Harris County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension office. The series provides information on urban agriculture / horticulture / gardening and ag literacy. The program focuses on topics that are relevant to the urban gardener.

  1. 31/03/2023

    Episode #21 Rick Castagno-Harris County Master Gardener

    Brandi Keller, County Extension Agent - Horticulture with AgriLife Extension Service interviews Rick Castagno, Haris County Master Gardener. They discuss what it’s like being a volunteer, the Houston demonstration gardens, and a few stories of what’s been grown in the vegetable beds. All produce is donated to local food pantries. April is National Volunteer Month. We value and appreciate all our volunteers that choose to share their passion and time with us.

    38 min

  2. 27/01/2023

    Episode #20 Ashley Pellerin James- Extension Program Specialist in Agricultural and Natural Resources at Prairie View A&M

    Shannon Sullivan, Assistant County Extension Agent with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, interviews Ashley Pellerin, Extension Program Specialist at Prairie View A&M. Ashley talks about livestock management of goats, the International Goat Research Center, and raising goats for meat and cheese.

    38 min

  3. 16/12/2022

    Episode #19 Dr. Lakshmi Mahadevan-Associate Professor & Extension Specialist for Special Populations, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension

    Shannon Dietz, County Extension Agent with AgriLife Extension Service interviews Dr. Lakshmi Mahadevan (Dr. M), Associate Professor and Extension Specialist for Special Populations at Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. With 16 years of experience, her areas of expertise include mental health literacy education and is a certified Adult Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) for Adults instructor. She specializes in delivering programs that promote equitable access to public and community ...

    56 min

  4. 01/12/2022

    Episode #18 - Kristina Brown (Better Living for Texans Agent) & Cindy George (AgriLife Extension Intern)

    In this episode, Shannon Dietz, CEA for Agriculture and Natural Resources with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is sharing the importance of Texas Agriculture in planning your holiday meals. He also will be speaking with special guests Kristina Brown, Better Living for Texans Agent, and Registered Dietician along with Cindy George, who is currently working on her master’s in public health and an intern with Texas A&M AgriLife in the Harris County Office. All three provide exce...

    42 min

  5. 01/11/2022

    Episode #17 Jaime Gonzalez - Houston Healthy Cities Program Director for The Nature Conservancy

    In this episode, Brandi interviews Jaime Gonzalez, Houston Healthy Cities Program Director for The Nature Conservancy. Jaime talks about his history with various organizations and how they all blend to create a rich story of experiences that can be shared with diverse communities on nature, health, and Houston.

    43 min

  6. 29/09/2022

    Episode #16 Dr. Becky Bowling - Urban Water Extension Specialist & Assistant Professor, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension & TWRI

    On this episode, Paul talks with Becky Bowling and her position as an urban water specialist in Texas. They'll discuss how education is evolving to better prepare city & county governments, the green industry and homeowners for developing sustainable landscapes.

    30 min

  7. 02/08/2022

    Episode #15 Bryan Kratish - Manager of Outreach Services Harris County Public Library System

    Brandi interviews Bryan Kratish, Manager of Outreach Services with Harris County Public Library System. They discuss the partnership with the Master Gardener Green Thumb Gardening Series and the library system’s creative programming to reach more county residents.

    49 min

  8. 06/07/2022

    Episode #14 Lauren Kirchner - Director of Sales & Marketing at Spring Creek Growers

    On this episode, Paul talks with Lauren Kirchner the director of sales & marketing at Spring Creek Growers in Waller, Texas. Paul & Lauren talk about her family's greenhouse operation and the current trends that she is seeing the industry.

    30 min
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About

The Home Grown podcast is presented by the Agriculture & Natural Resources (ANR) Unit of the Harris County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension office. The series provides information on urban agriculture / horticulture / gardening and ag literacy. The program focuses on topics that are relevant to the urban gardener.

Information

  • Creator
    Paul
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2023 Home Grown Podcast
  • Show Website
    Home Grown Podcast

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