Shared Soil University of New Hampshire Extension

Explore the perspective of someone who teaches chainsaw safety for women.
Kendall and Rebecca talk with Wendy Weisinger from the Society for Protection of New Hampshire Forests about her experience teaching chainsaw safety to women landowners. Wendy shares anecdotes, tips, safety information, and a unique understanding of what it means to be a woman in a male dominated industry... all while maintaining a love for forest management and chainsaw operation!

This episode explores the themes of physical activity, ergonomics, and the transformative potential of growing food for both physical and mental well-being. Kendall and Rebecca tallk with Kate Graves and Amy Hollar, reflecting on insights from their past webinar titled "Farming While Pregnant, Disabled, or Chronically Ill." The conversation emphasizes the importance of physical movement, utilizing food as both medicine and fuel, and accessing locally grown foods.
Show Notes
Wellness Wheel Assessment: https://extension.unh.edu/health-well-being/programs/wellness-wheel-assessment
Agrability: http://www.agrability.org/
Agrisafe: https://www.agrisafe.org/
NH Food Access Map: https://extension.unh.edu/resource/new-hampshire-food-access-map
NH Food Bank: https://nhfoodbank.org/
Granite State Market Match: https://granitestatemarketmatch.org/

In this episode Kendall and Rebecca discuss all things tractors... our own involvement with equipment, our own experiences with tractors, how they are involved in our lives now, and what they represent in the context of women in agriculture.   
Creators & Guests

Kendall Kunelius - Host
Rebecca Dube - Host
-------------------------------------------------The University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity educator and employer. UNH, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, and New Hampshire counties cooperating. Our programs and policies are consistent with pertinent Federal and State laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, familial/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. To file a UNH or UNHCE discriminatory harassment complaint, use the Incident Report Form or call 603-862-2930. To file a USDA program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form or call 866-632-9992.

This first episode will cover the “meat and potatoes” of the podcast, who, what, why of women in agriculture. Special guest Kelly McAdam will give background on what the WIA program has been in the past and will share her experience and efforts in building this program.
Creators & Guests

Kendall Kunelius - Host
Rebecca Dube - Host
---------------------The University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity educator and employer. UNH, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, and New Hampshire counties cooperating. Our programs and policies are consistent with pertinent Federal and State laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, familial/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. To file a UNH or UNHCE discriminatory harassment complaint, use the Incident Report Form or call 603-862-2930. To file a USDA program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form or call 866-632-9992.