Growing Farms and Families Podcast

Growing Farms and Families Podcast

Welcome to Growing Farms and Families Podcast! This is a joint effort between University of Kentucky Agriculture & Natural Resources Extension Agent, Adam Huber and Family Consumer Science personnel, from the Allen County Extension Service. In this series listeners will be educated on a number of topics ranging from agriculture to food nutrition. Join us for a fun educational and laid back experience!

  1. 05/17/2022

    Get to know the farmers!

    Get to know the farmers! In this episode we have a producer spotlight! We sit down with agriculture producer Sarah Jones as she discusses her farming operation and how her family started in the farming business! Links from the Show: Websites: https://anchor.fm/growingfarmsandfamilies Allen County Cooperative Extension Service: www.allen.ca.uky.edu Facebook: Growing Farms and Families with Adam & Kelly Podcast: @GrowingFarmsandFamiliesAdamandKelly Allen County Cooperative Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources: @AllenCountyExtensionAgriculture Allen County Cooperative Extension Family and Consumer Sciences: @AllenCountyExtensionFCS

  2. 05/03/2022

    All about gardening!

    If you are interested in growing a garden this podcast episode is just for you! We will discuss various garden topics that will help you be successful with your garden adventure this summer!

  3. 04/19/2022

    Ep. 14: What are you waiting for?

    Would you consider yourself a procrastinator? I didn’t either until I learned a little bit more about the true nature of procrastination. Did you know that there is multiple types of procrastination- it may be emotional, physical, protective, or from an underlying uncertainty. Listen in to today’s episode to learn more about each type and how to push through and become more productive with your time! Stop waiting and tune in! Links from the Show: University of Kentucky Family and Consumer Sciences Extension: http://fcs-hes.ca.uky.edu/ Find us online! Websites: https://anchor.fm/growingfarmsandfamilies Allen County Cooperative Extension Service: www.allen.ca.uky.edu Facebook: Growing Farms and Families with Adam & Kelly Podcast: @GrowingFarmsandFamiliesAdamandKelly Allen County Cooperative Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources: @AllenCountyExtensionAgriculture Allen County Cooperative Extension Family and Consumer Sciences: @AllenCountyExtensionFCS

  4. 04/05/2022

    Ep. 13: Feelin’ Peachy?

    In this episode we dive into caring for your fruit trees! We discuss pruning methods, diseases and general care for fruit trees in Kentucky! Whether you’re a backyard fruit tree grower or a seasoned horticulturist this episode has helpful tips and information to get you started on the right foot with your fruit tree care! Links from the Show: Simplified Backyard Apple & Pear Spray Guide: http://plantpathology.ca.uky.edu/files/ppfs-fr-t-18.pdf Backyard Apple & Pear disease, pest and cultural practices calendar: http://plantpathology.ca.uky.edu/files/ppfs-fr-t-21.pdf IPM Scouting Guide for Common Problems of Apple in Kentucky: http://www2.ca.uky.edu/agcomm/pubs/ID/ID219/ID219.pdf IPM Scouting Guide for Common Problems of Peach  in Kentucky http://www2.ca.uky.edu/agcomm/pubs/ID/ID260/ID260.pdf Simplified Backyard Peach & Stone Fruit Spray Guide: http://plantpathology.ca.uky.edu/files/ppfs-fr-t-20.pdf Backyard Peach & Stone Fruit Disease, Pest & Cultural Practices Calendar: http://plantpathology.ca.uky.edu/files/ppfs-fr-t-22.pdf Find us online! Websites: https://anchor.fm/growingfarmsandfamilies Allen County Cooperative Extension Service: www.allen.ca.uky.edu Facebook: Growing Farms and Families with Adam & Kelly Podcast: @GrowingFarmsandFamiliesAdamandKelly  Allen County Cooperative Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources: @AllenCountyExtensionAgriculture Allen County Cooperative Extension Family and Consumer Sciences: @AllenCountyExtensionFCS

  5. 03/15/2022

    Ep. 12: Transplants: We’re Diggin’ It!

    Welcome to the 200 level course on preparing for your garden! This episode is your complete guide to growing and buying vegetable transplants. You will discover how to start your own transplants under controlled conditions and successfully move your seedlings outdoors. We also discuss consumer strategies for purchasing the healthiest transplants at the nursery. You will be ready to dig and plant after this episode! Links from the Show: Home Vegetable Gardening in Kentucky: http://www2.ca.uky.edu/agcomm/pubs/ID/ID128/ID128.pdf Find us online! Websites: https://anchor.fm/growingfarmsandfamilies Allen County Cooperative Extension Service: www.allen.ca.uky.edu Facebook: Growing Farms and Families with Adam & Kelly Podcast: @GrowingFarmsandFamiliesAdamandKelly Allen County Cooperative Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources: @AllenCountyExtensionAgriculture Allen County Cooperative Extension Family and Consumer Sciences: @AllenCountyExtensionFCS

  6. 03/01/2022

    Ep. 11: Experience the World from you own Kitchen

    Welcome to your second health observance holiday episode! March is National Nutrition Month, which is an annual campaign from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to encourage everyone to make informed food choices and develop healthy eating and physical activity habits. In this episode, we discuss the benefits of incorporating different cultural foods into your diet, and you may be surprised that many foods eaten around the world are also grown right here in Kentucky! Listen in to this episode for a fun discussion and all kinds of ideas for getting out of your meal planning ruts! Links from the Show: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics National Nutrition Month page: https://www.eatright.org/food/resources/national-nutrition-month Cultural Food Ideas and Other Resources: https://www.eatright.org/food/resources/national-nutrition-month/toolkit  Find us online! Websites: https://anchor.fm/growingfarmsandfamilies Allen County Cooperative Extension Service: www.allen.ca.uky.edu Facebook: Growing Farms and Families with Adam & Kelly Podcast: @GrowingFarmsandFamiliesAdamandKelly Allen County Cooperative Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources: @AllenCountyExtensionAgriculture Allen County Cooperative Extension Family and Consumer Sciences: @AllenCountyExtensionFCS

  7. 02/15/2022

    Ep. 10: Spread the Love, It’s American Heart Month!

    Great news! In this episode, we talk about chocolate, pizza, and heart health (and no, we don’t tell you that either of these foods is off limits). February is American Heart Month, so we are taking a few moments to discuss the different types of heart diseases and what they are, risk factors, and preventative measures for protecting your heart. Listen in and spread the love! Links from the Show: American Heart Association Website: https://www.heart.org/ Healthy Choices for a Healthy Heart University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Publication: https://leslie.ca.uky.edu/files/healthy_choices_for_a_healthy_heart.pdf Plate it Up Kentucky Proud Heart Healthy Recipes Low Fat: https://ukcsa.files.wordpress.com/2019/03/low-fat.pdf Low Sodium: https://ukcsa.files.wordpress.com/2019/03/low-sodium.pdf Find us online! Website: Allen County Cooperative Extension Service: www.allen.ca.uky.edu Facebook: Allen County Cooperative Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources: @AllenCountyExtensionAgriculture Allen County Cooperative Extension Family and Consumer Sciences: @AllenCountyExtensionFCS

  8. 02/01/2022

    Ep. 9: Winter is for Wildlife Habitat Improvement

    Do you need a winter project? Why not start thinking now about how to improve your property as a wildlife habitat? If you want to learn more about how to effectively scout your property, provide cover and food sources for species of interest, or conduct a prescribed fire, this episode is for you! Like many things, improving your property as a wildlife habit starts with planning, and this episode contains everything you need to get started! Links from the Show: Registration Information for the Wildlife Habitat Improvement Program, February 15, 2022 @6:00 p.m.  ~https://uky.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYrf-ygrTwiGtbLbtgJRnLfT8CCQRpfJTMr  University of Missouri Deer Nutrition Study: https://extension.missouri.edu/publications/g9487#.YfGPTbzifwo.link     Allen County Agriculture and Natural Resources Newsletter ~ https://allen.ca.uky.edu/content/agriculture-newsletter-archives University of Kentucky Forestry and Natural Resources Page: http://forestry.ca.uky.edu/wildlife ~Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UKWildlifeExtension/ Find us online! Website: Allen County Cooperative Extension Service: www.allen.ca.uky.edu Facebook: Allen County Cooperative Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources: @AllenCountyExtensionAgriculture Allen County Cooperative Extension Family and Consumer Sciences: @AllenCountyExtensionFCS

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Welcome to Growing Farms and Families Podcast! This is a joint effort between University of Kentucky Agriculture & Natural Resources Extension Agent, Adam Huber and Family Consumer Science personnel, from the Allen County Extension Service. In this series listeners will be educated on a number of topics ranging from agriculture to food nutrition. Join us for a fun educational and laid back experience!

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    Growing Farms and Families Podcast
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    16
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