Farms, Food and You
NC State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
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This Truffle's No Trifle
Farms, Food and You
11/16/22 • 7 min
What has four legs, curly hair and a nose for fungi? Monza, the Lagotto Romagnolo out in western North Carolina helping the Mountain Research Station dig up truffles. On this episode, we speak with Katie Learn to hear about the work being done in Extension to help bring innovative practices to truffle growers in North Carolina.
To learn more about truffles, and other foods sprouting new growth in North Carolina, check out the latest issue of CALS Magazine:
go.ncsu.edu/calsmag
11/16/22 • 7 min
North Carolina State Fair, Nothing Finer
Farms, Food and You
10/12/22 • 9 min
The ferris wheels, games, giant pumpkins and the smell of fried dough. Yes, it's time once again for the North Carolina State Fair. On this episode of Farms, Food and You we'll hear from North Carolina Agriculture Commissioner and NC State alumnus, Steve Troxler, to talk all things State Fair, including Howling Cow's new location.
10/12/22 • 9 min
Be Prepared For Hurricane Season
Farms, Food and You
09/02/22 • 12 min
Hurricane season runs in North Carolina from summer into the fall. We sit down with Mike Yoder, coordinator of emergency programs for NC State Extension to learn what you can do to be ready, and what the state is doing to handle any situation.
For more info on how you can be prepared please visit:
Hurricane preparedness:
Preparedness Factsheets:
https://ncdisaster.ces.ncsu.edu/disaster-factsheets/preparedness/
Food safety:
https://foodsafety.ces.ncsu.edu/disaster-preparedness/
09/02/22 • 12 min
Spotting the Spotted Lanternfly
Farms, Food and You
08/17/22 • 11 min
The spotted lanternfly has been on agriculture's collective mind since it arrived in North Carolina. We talk with assistant professor and Extension specialist Kelly Oten to shed some light on this invasive pest and the impact it's been having on our state.
08/17/22 • 11 min
Muscadine So Fine
Farms, Food and You
07/20/22 • 12 min
Muscadine grapes have a long history growing the southeast and North Carolina. For everything from whole grapes, health supplements and wine the demand for this thick-skinned product is constantly growing. We chat with Dr. Hoffman to learn more about this special grape, and why everyone is buzzing about it
07/20/22 • 12 min
Plants In Space
Farms, Food and You
06/13/22 • 9 min
On this episode, we talk with NC State professor Marcela Rojas-Pierce about her recent experiments conducted in space. She walks us through the prep work she and her team had to do to make sure that when their plants left the atmosphere, they could get the valuable information they wanted.
For more reading on this topic be sure to check out the latest issue of CALS Magazine:
go.ncsu.edu/calsmagazine
06/13/22 • 9 min
Keep Those Bee Hotels Buzzing
Farms, Food and You
05/18/22 • 13 min
World Bee Day is celebrated on May 20th this year. In honor of our buzzing pollinators, we sit down with Elsa Youngsteadt, of NC State's Urban Ecology lab, to learn more about the impact that bees have on urban environments, and what can be done in those spaces to help them.
To find the handbook referenced in the episode, check here:
https://uncpress.org/book/9781469659022/the-bees-of-north-carolina/
05/18/22 • 13 min
The (Turf)grass is Always Greener on the Other Side
Farms, Food and You
03/16/22 • 10 min
What do sports stadiums, golf courses, roadways and houses across the country have in common? They all benefit from turfgrass expertise. NC State's Turfgrass Management program has been churning out research and workers in the field for years shaping the way many of see and interact with the turf around us. On this episode we talk with NC State Extension Turf Specialist Grady Miller and Durham Bulls Ballpark Head Groundskeeper Grady Miller about all the work that goes into maintaining these fields.
If you're looking for more info about turfgrass in North Carolina check out TurfFiles:
https://www.turffiles.ncsu.edu/
03/16/22 • 10 min
The Carolina Gold Rice Rush
Farms, Food and You
02/16/22 • 13 min
Carolina Gold Rice has been making a comeback in recent years. This local, flavorful has roots in North Carolina, but almost disappeared for close to 100 years from the agricultural scene in the State. What's fueling its new rise? Join us as we talk to Angela Post of NC State Extension and Tommy Wheeler of the Tidewater Grain Company to find out!
02/16/22 • 13 min
'Tis the Season for Poinsettias
Farms, Food and You
12/14/22 • 13 min
The quintessential Christmas shrub, the Poinsettia, has deep roots in Central America. But how did this plant get from there to an iconic holiday image? We chat with Brain Jackson, professor of horticultural science, to learn more about the plant's history and its future.
12/14/22 • 13 min
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FAQ
How many episodes does Farms, Food and You have?
Farms, Food and You currently has 52 episodes available.
What topics does Farms, Food and You cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts, Education, Agriculture, Farming and Food.
What is the most popular episode on Farms, Food and You?
The episode title 'This Truffle's No Trifle' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Farms, Food and You?
The average episode length on Farms, Food and You is 13 minutes.
How often are episodes of Farms, Food and You released?
Episodes of Farms, Food and You are typically released every 20 days, 22 hours.
When was the first episode of Farms, Food and You?
The first episode of Farms, Food and You was released on May 24, 2020.
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