#2 with Everyone: "Meeting your CKD extension agents"

24/02/2025 40 min Temporada 1 Episodio 2

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Episode Synopsis

"Extension is for everyone"SummaryGet to know your extension agents! This conversation introduces the Central Kansas Extension Agents, highlighting their diverse roles in community education, youth engagement, and the importance of research-based information. The agents share their personal experiences and passion for connecting with the community, emphasizing the value of horticulture and agricultural education, enhancing well-being and fostering connections with nature, and providing services and education to everyone, regardless of who you are or where you live. Chapters00:00 Introduction to Central Kansas Extension02:30 Meet Lisa Newman: Family and Community Wellness Agent07:07 The Impact of Extension Work08:15 Introduction to Jay Wisby and His Background10:02 Exploring Crop Production and Agronomy11:31 One-on-One Producer Engagement and Problem Solving12:39 Engaging Youth in Agriculture13:54 The Rewards of Being an Extension Agent14:12 Introduction to Horticulture and Jason Graves16:14 Jason's Journey into Horticulture18:40 The Broad Scope of Horticulture20:29 Master Gardeners Program Overview22:51 The Impact of Extension Work24:02 Introduction to Melissa Schrag26:05 Melissa's Journey to Extension28:35 Understanding Family Resource Management30:56 The Role of Extension in Community Education33:30 Meeting Justine