Stone County Extension Saves the World

U of A System Division of Agriculture
  • 5.0 (4)
  • EDUCATION

Stone County Extension Saves the World is an educational and humorous podcast hosted by Stone County Arkansas, County Extension Agents: Anna Harlan (Family and Consumer Science Agent) and Tyler Caston (Agriculture Agent). They work for the University of Arkansas Systems Division of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Service. They cover a wide range of topics in the mission to strengthen agriculture, communities, and families by connecting trusted research to the adoption of best practices.

Episodes

  1. DEC 17

    Ep. 10 - Looking Back at 2025, Highlights and Failures

    This is the season finale. Anna and Tyler look back over the program year for 2025 and discuss some of their program successes and the not so successful programs.  They give highlights for 4-H, Ag, and FCS.  A few funny things that have happened.  Maybe even discuss future educational programs planned in 2026.

    49 min

  2. DEC 10

    Ep. 9 - A New State Park, Sustainable Gifts, and Winter Feeding

    In this episode, Tyler and Anna discuss the news about Blanchard Springs becoming the 53rd Arkansas State Park and Tyler's time working as a cave guide.  Anna gives some ideas for being more sustainable this holiday season. Do you know how much more waste is produced this time of year?  Tyler talks about a few best management practices for feeding cattle this winter.

    1h 17m

  3. DEC 3

    Ep. 8 - Naughty Food Preservation Practices & Nice Pond Management Tips

    In this episode of Stone County Extension Saves the World, Tyler and Anna get onto the topic of pet peeves.  Anna talks about the dangers that could happen when following improper canning information found on the internet. Tyler discusses pond management tips for controlling aquatic weeds and what can be done in the winter. Also stocking fish for recreation and fish that can be stocked for biological weed control.

    51 min

  4. NOV 22

    Ep. 7 - Stone County 4-H Takes Over the Podcast

    In this episode of Stone County Extension Saves the World records on location for the annual Stone County 4-H Food Drive. A few of the Stone County 4-H members take over the podcast to talk about different topics they are interested in.  They talk a little bit about horses, leadership, and some of the kids share their experiences working cattle .

    30 min

  5. NOV 19

    Ep. 6 - Holiday Food Poisoning Prevention

    In this episode of Stone County Extension Saves the World, Anna discusses how to keep your family safe from food borne illnesses this holiday season.  Tyler talks about cleaning up gardens, composting, and why folks should get there soil tested.

    38 min

  6. NOV 12

    Ep. 5 - Cussing to Calm Cattle Working

    In this episode of Stone County Extension Saves the World, Tyler and Anna discuss going from working cattle overly excited to becoming more low stress handling.  News about the Asian Longhorn Tick(Haemaphysalis longicornis) in Arkansas.  Anna talks about creating and feeding Sourdough.  More information about the Asian Longhorn Tick can be found at the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Website https://www.uaex.uada.edu/farm-ranch/pest-management/insect/animal-insect-management/asian-longhorned-tick.aspx

    51 min

  7. NOV 7

    Ep. 4 - Turkey Tips & Going Organic

    In this episode Tyler and Anna discuss topics ranging from tips for cooking Turkey for the holidays; how to become a certified organic farmer;  improving grazing practices on your farm; and what's new with Stone County Youth Leadership.

    36 min

  8. OCT 31

    Ep. 3 - Hunting Stories, Wild Game Parasites, & Argentine Beef

    In this episode of Stone County Extension Saves the World, Anna and Tyler talk about their experiences in Extension from the past couple weeks, the tell some hunting stories and discuss some safety tips for processing and preserving wild game meat. What is the Argentine beef situation and how it impacts local farmers. The stress farmers may be under and dealing with the stress that comes from farming. Tyler talks about his experience with dough making.

    1h 10m

  9. OCT 15

    Ep.2 - Canning for Convenience & Castrating Screw Worms

    In this episode of Stone County Extension Saves the World, Anna and Tyler talk about the New World Screw Worm, canning for convenience, pasture management, and a little bit about bears, WHEP and 4-H.

    53 min

  10. OCT 8

    Ep. 1 - The Pilot

    The first episode of Stone County Extension Saves the World feature hosts Anna Harlan and Tyler Caston.  They are County Extension Agents with the University of Arkansas Systems Division of Agriculture based in Stone County, AR.  In the episode they discuss a little bit of history behind the creation of Extension; areas of Agriculture and  Family and Consumer Science (FCS) they cover; and a funny story or two from experiences on the job.

    25 min
  • 10 Episodes

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Stone County Extension Saves the World is an educational and humorous podcast hosted by Stone County Arkansas, County Extension Agents: Anna Harlan (Family and Consumer Science Agent) and Tyler Caston (Agriculture Agent). They work for the University of Arkansas Systems Division of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Service. They cover a wide range of topics in the mission to strengthen agriculture, communities, and families by connecting trusted research to the adoption of best practices.

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