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Extension CordWildflowers, the Plantings of the Month for OctoberOn this episode of the Plantings of the Month, we discuss wildflowers. Check the Plantings of the Month website for information on planting, harvesting and more. Listen to the Extension Cord Podcast to get further insights on the Plantings of the Month. The Plantings of the Month program is a collaborative effort between Alachua County Board of County Commissioners, UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County, Alachua County Master Gardener volunteers, Alachua County Public Library, Grow Hub and Working Food. For more information, contact the UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County at 352-955-2402. Visit the e...2024-10-0919 min

Extension CordSeptember Plantings of the Month, Fall GardeningThe UF/IFAS Extension County Office is pleased to announce that planting a fall garden in September will kick off our new “Plantings of the Month” series. The new series replaces the previous “Plant of the Month” and will include timely topics for your gardens. As the summer heat begins to wane, Northeast Florida gardeners have a unique opportunity to start their fall gardens. The cooler temperatures and reduced humidity create ideal conditions for growing a variety of cool-season crops, such as lettuce, onions, mustard greens and strawberries. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a beginner...2024-09-1619 min

Extension CordPeaches, the January Plant of The MonthOn this episode of the Alachua County Extension Cord Podcast we discuss how to grow, select, store and prepare Peaches. Guests: Dr. Cynthia Nazario-Leary, UF/IFAS Extension Environmental Horticulture agent and Martha Maddox, UF/IFAS Extension Family and Consumer Sciences agent. Host: Dr. Kevin Korus, UF/IFAS Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources agent. For more information visit. https://alachuacounty.us/news/Article/Pages/Peaches-are-the-January-Plant-of-the-Month.aspx Music by the Walkers: https://www.facebook.com/thewalkersbandgville https://the-walkers.bandcamp.com/track/rattling-bones 2024-01-0226 min

Extension CordParsley, the December Plant of the MonthOn this episode of the Alachua County Extension Cord Podcast we discuss how to grow, select, store and prepare Parsley. Guests: Dr. Cynthia Nazario-Leary, UF/IFAS Extension Environmental Horticulture agent and Martha Maddox, UF/IFAS Extension Family and Consumer Sciences agent. Host: Dr. Kevin Korus, UF/IFAS Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources agent. For more information visit. https://alachuacounty.us/news/article/pages/The-December-Plant-of-the-Month-is-Parsley.aspx Music by the Walkers: https://www.facebook.com/thewalkersbandgville https://the-walkers.bandcamp.com/track/rattling-bones 2023-12-0427 min

Extension CordCarrot, The November Plant of the MonthOn this episode of the Alachua County Extension Cord Podcast we discuss how to grow, select, store and prepare Carrots. Guests: Dr. Cynthia Nazario-Leary, UF/IFAS Extension Environmental Horticulture agent and Martha Maddox, UF/IFAS Extension Family and Consumer Sciences agent. Host: Dr. Kevin Korus, UF/IFAS Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources agent. For more information visit. https://alachuacounty.us/news/Article/Pages/The-November-Plant-of-the-Month-is-Carrots.aspx#:~:text=%E2%80%8BThe%20UF%2FIFAS%20Extension,side%20dish%20for%20any%20meal. Music by the Walkers: https://www.facebook.com/thewalkersbandgville ...2023-11-0224 min

Extension CordChinese Cabbage, The October Plant of the MonthOn this episode of the Alachua County Extension Cord Podcast we discuss how to grow, select, store and prepare Chinese cabbage. Guests: Dr. Cynthia Nazario-Leary, UF/IFAS Extension Environmental Horticulture agent and Martha Maddox, UF/IFAS Extension Family and Consumer Sciences agent. Host: Dr. Kevin Korus, UF/IFAS Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources agent. For more information visit. https://alachuacounty.us/News/Article/Pages/The-October-Plant-of-the-Month-is-Chinese-Cabbage.aspx#:~:text=The%20UF%2FIFAS%20Extension%20Alachua,Cabbage%20in%20North%20Central%20Florida. Music by the Walkers: https://www.facebook.com/thewalkersbandgville 2023-10-0221 min

Extension CordSage, the September Plant of the MonthOn this episode of the Alachua County Extension Cord Podcast we discuss how to grow, select, store and prepare sage. Guests: Dr. Cynthia Nazario-Leary, UF/IFAS Extension Environmental Horticulture agent and Martha Maddox, UF/IFAS Extension Family and Consumer Sciences agent. Host: Dr. Kevin Korus, UF/IFAS Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources agent. For more information visit. https://alachuacounty.us/news/article/pages/The-September-Plant-of-the-Month-is-Sage.aspx Music by the Walkers: https://www.facebook.com/thewalkersbandgville https://the-walkers.bandcamp.com/track/rattling-bones 2023-09-1226 min

Extension CordThai long bean, the August Plant of the MonthOn this episode of the Alachua County Extension Cord Podcast we discuss how to grow, select, store and prepare Thai long bean. Guests: Dr. Cynthia Nazario-Leary, UF/IFAS Extension Environmental Horticulture agent and Martha Maddox, UF/IFAS Extension Family and Consumer Sciences agent. Host: Dr. Kevin Korus, UF/IFAS Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources agent. For more information visit. Plant of the Month Program - 2023 Thai Long Beans (google.com) Music by the Walkers: https://www.facebook.com/thewalkersbandgville https://the-walkers.bandcamp.com/track/rattling-bones 2023-08-0220 min

Patrons & PartnershipsEp. 44: Angela MulkinThanks for joining us for another episode of Patrons & Partnerships, presented by the Library Partnership Branch of the Alachua County Library District.Welcome to another patron episode of Patrons & Partnerships. Today, we spoke with Angela Mulkin, a returned UF and Santa Fe professor and a participant in our branch's bookclub, The People's Bookclub. Visit the Alachua County Library District website to browse our collection and to find other resources and services offered at your favorite, local library! You can view a transcript of this podcast on ACLD's YouTube Channel.2023-07-2719 min

Extension CordBasil, the July Plant of the MonthOn this episode of the Alachua County Extension Cord Podcast we discuss how to grow, select, store and prepare basil. Guests: Dr. Cynthia Nazario-Leary, UF/IFAS Extension Environmental Horticulture agent and Martha Maddox, UF/IFAS Extension Family and Consumer Sciences agent. Host: Dr. Kevin Korus, UF/IFAS Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources agent. For more information visit. https://alachuacounty.us/news/Article/Pages/The-July-Plant-of-the-Month-is-Basil.aspx Music by the Walkers: https://www.facebook.com/thewalkersbandgville https://the-walkers.bandcamp.com/track/rattling-bones 2023-07-0336 min

Patrons & PartnershipsEp. 43: Glen BattleThanks for joining us for another episode of Patrons & Partnerships, presented by the Library Partnership Branch of the Alachua County Library District.Welcome to another patron interview, where we spoke with Glen Battle, one of our frequent patrons here at the Library Partnership. Glen is a multi-talented individual who loves to garden, draw, watch movies, and participate in the Special Olympics.Visit the Alachua County Library District website to browse our collection and to find other resources and services offered at your favorite, local library! You can view a...2023-06-2217 min

Extension CordMalabar Spinach, the June Plant of the MonthOn this episode of the Alachua County Extension Cord Podcast we discuss how to grow, select, store and prepare Malabar spinach. Guests: Dr. Cynthia Nazario-Leary, UF/IFAS Extension Environmental Horticulture agent and Martha Maddox, UF/IFAS Extension Family and Consumer Sciences agent. Host: Dr. Kevin Korus, UF/IFAS Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources agent. For more information visit. https://alachuacounty.us/news/Article/Pages/Malabar-Spinach-is-the-June-Plant-of-the-Month.aspx Music by the Walkers: https://www.facebook.com/thewalkersbandgville https://the-walkers.bandcamp.com/track/rattling-bones 2023-06-1322 min

Patrons & PartnershipsEp 42: Emmanuel PayneThanks for joining us for another episode of Patrons & Partnerships, presented by the Library Partnership Branch of the Alachua County Library District.Our guest today is Emmanuel Payne, a comic book artist based here in Gainesville, FL. Emmanuel's first graphic novel, Jits, is due to publish later this year.Twitter: https://twitter.com/mritznmehpayneInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/khing_payne/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@khing_payneAnd join us at the Library Partnership branch this Saturday, May 6th for an art t...2023-05-0413 min

Extension CordEggplant, the May Plant of the MonthOn this episode of the Alachua County Extension Cord Podcast we discuss how to grow, select, store and prepare eggplant. Guests: Dr. Cynthia Nazario-Leary, UF/IFAS Extension Environmental Horticulture agent and Martha Maddox, UF/IFAS Extension Family and Consumer Sciences agent. Host: Dr. Kevin Korus, UF/IFAS Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources agent. For more information visit. https://sites.google.com/ufl.edu/plant-of-the-month/January/may/2023-eggplant?pli=1 Music by the Walkers: https://www.facebook.com/thewalkersbandgville https://the-walkers.bandcamp.com/track/rattling-bones 2023-05-0128 min

Extension CordAlachua County Deputy Perry Koon Joins Us for a Discussion About Rural Law EnforcementOn this episode of the Alachua County Extension Cord Podcast we discuss the roles and responsibilities of a rural County Sheriff's Deputy. Guest: Deputy Perry Koon Host: Dr. Kevin Korus, UF/IFAS Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources agent. For more information visit the Alachua County Sheriff's Office website. https://acso.us/ Music by the Walkers: https://www.facebook.com/thewalkersbandgville https://the-walkers.bandcamp.com/track/rattling-bones 2023-04-1035 min

Extension CordOkra, the April Plant of the MonthOn this episode of the Alachua County Extension Cord Podcast we discuss how to grow, select, store and prepare Seminole pumpkin. Guests: Dr. Cynthia Nazario-Leary, UF/IFAS Extension Environmental Horticulture agent and Martha Maddox, UF/IFAS Extension Family and Consumer Sciences agent. Host: Dr. Kevin Korus, UF/IFAS Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources agent. For more information visit. https://alachuacounty.us/news/Article/Pages/Okra-is-the-April-Plant-of-the-Month.aspx#:~:text=The%20UF%2FIFAS%20Extension%20Alachua,magnesium%2C%20potassium%2C%20and%20calcium. Music by the Walkers: https://www.facebook.com/thewalkersbandgville 2023-04-0622 min

Patrons & PartnershipsEp 41: National Quilting Month with Candace McCafferyThanks for joining us for another episode of Patrons & Partnerships, presented by the Library Partnership Branch of the Alachua County Library District.In honor of National Quilting Month, our guest today is Candace McCaffery, a frequent patron of the library and a local fiber artist who makes vibrant, multilayered quilt art in celebration of the natural world.Candace's AGG Profile: https://www.artisansguildgallery.com/candace-mccaffery.htmlVisit the Alachua County Library District website to browse our collection and to find other resources and services offered at your favorite, local...2023-03-2319 min

Extension CordTurmeric, the March Plant of the MonthOn this episode of the Alachua County Extension Cord Podcast we discuss how to grow, select, store and prepare turmeric. Guests: Dr. Cynthia Nazario-Leary, UF/IFAS Extension Environmental Horticulture agent and Martha Maddox, UF/IFAS Extension Family and Consumer Sciences agent. Host: Dr. Kevin Korus, UF/IFAS Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources agent. For more information visit. https://alachuacounty.us/news/Article/Pages/Turmeric-is-the-March-Plant-of-the-Month.aspx Music by the Walkers: https://www.facebook.com/thewalkersbandgville https://the-walkers.bandcamp.com/track/rattling-bones 2023-03-0225 min

Patrons & PartnershipsEp 40: Ghetto Sutras with Dr. K. A. ShakoorThanks for joining us for another episode of Patrons & Partnerships, presented by the Library Partnership Branch of the Alachua County Library District.In honor of Black History Month, our guest today is Dr. K. A. Shakoor, the director of Gainesville KTC Tibetan Meditation Center and president of the Mental Health Coalition of North Central Florida. Join us for a conversation about his background, his views on how to foster better mental health, and his book, Ghetto Sutras: Remaining in The Light - The Consciousness of Transcending Suffering and Racism.Dr. Shakoor: h...2023-02-0938 min

Extension CordPassion Fruit, the February Plant of the MonthOn this episode of the Alachua County Extension Cord Podcast we discuss how to grow, select, store and prepare Passion Fruit. Guests: Dr. Cynthia Nazario-Leary, UF/IFAS Extension Environmental Horticulture agent and Martha Maddox, UF/IFAS Extension Family and Consumer Sciences agent. Host: Dr. Kevin Korus, UF/IFAS Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources agent. For more information visit. https://alachuacounty.us/news/article/pages/Passion-Fruit-is-February%E2%80%99s-Plant-of-the-Month.aspx Music by the Walkers: https://www.facebook.com/thewalkersbandgville https://the-walkers.bandcamp.com/track/rattling-bones 2023-02-0124 min

Extension CordNasturtium, the January Plant of the MonthOn this episode of the Alachua County Extension Cord Podcast we discuss how to grow, select, store and prepare Na. Guests: Dr. Cynthia Nazario-Leary, UF/IFAS Extension Environmental Horticulture agent and Martha Maddox, UF/IFAS Extension Family and Consumer Sciences agent. Host: Dr. Kevin Korus, UF/IFAS Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources agent. For more information visit. https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/ornamentals/nasturtium.html Music by the Walkers: https://www.facebook.com/thewalkersbandgville https://the-walkers.bandcamp.com/track/rattling-bones 2023-01-0322 min

Patrons & PartnershipsAnnouncement: Holiday HiatusThanks for listening to Patrons & Partnerships. We've posted the last episode of 2022. We'll be taking a hiatus in January, and we'll be back in February in time for Black History Month. Happy holidays from ACLD - we'll see you in 2023!Visit the Alachua County Library District website to browse our collection and to find other resources and services offered at your favorite, local library! You can view a transcript of this podcast on ACLD's YouTube Channel.2022-12-2300 min

Patrons & PartnershipsEp 39: Pace Center for Girls with Anthony J. PierceThanks for joining us for another episode of Patrons & Partnerships, presented by the Library Partnership Branch of the Alachua County Library District.Our guest today is Anthony J. Pierce, the Community Engagement Manager at the Pace Center for Girls. Pace provides girls and young women an opportunity for a better future through education, counseling, training, and advocacy in a way which is gender-responsive, strength-based, and trauma-informed.Pace Center for Girls: https://www.pacecenter.org/Get Involved: https://www.pacecenter.org/get-involvedVisit the Alachua County Library...2022-12-2226 min

Patrons & PartnershipsEp 38: Book Thrasher with Sharon BrownThanks for joining us for another episode of Patrons & Partnerships, presented by the Library Partnership Branch of the Alachua County Library District.Our guest today is Sharon Brown, our second patron interview and the founder of Book Thrasher, a book review website covering a wide range of genres and topics. Sharon has kept track of almost every book she's read since 2007, starting with paper logs well before she created Book Thrasher. Book Thrasher: https://bookthrasher.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bookthrasher1 Instagram: https://instagram.com...2022-12-0817 min

Extension CordBlueberry, the December Plant of the MonthOn this episode of the Alachua County Extension Cord Podcast we discuss how to grow, select, store and prepare blueberries. Guests: Dr. Cynthia Nazario-Leary, UF/IFAS Extension Environmental Horticulture agent and Martha Maddox, UF/IFAS Extension Family and Consumer Sciences agent. Host: Dr. Kevin Korus, UF/IFAS Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources agent. For more information visit. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/MG359 Music by the Walkers: https://www.facebook.com/thewalkersbandgville https://the-walkers.bandcamp.com/track/rattling-bones 2022-11-2933 min

Patrons & PartnershipsEp 37: Underground Kitchen with Chef CarlThanks for joining us for another episode of Patrons & Partnerships, presented by the Library Partnership Branch of the Alachua County Library District.Our guest today is Carlston Watts, the Executive Chef of Underground Kitchen and the Director of Chef Empowerment, a nonprofit organization that teaches at-risk youth how to cook, with a focus on vocational training and leadership education, and life skill development.Chef Empowerment: https://chefempowerment.org/CE Food Science Lab: https://chefempowerment.org/ces-food-science-lab-1Contact: https://chefempowerment.org/contact-usUnderground Kitchen: 2022-11-1009 min

Extension CordCauliflower, the November Plant of the MonthOn this episode of the Alachua County Extension Cord Podcast we discuss how to grow, select, store and prepare Cauliflower. Guests: Dr. Cynthia Nazario-Leary, UF/IFAS Extension Environmental Horticulture agent and Martha Maddox, UF/IFAS Extension Family and Consumer Sciences agent. Host: Dr. Kevin Korus, UF/IFAS Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources agent. For more information visit. https://sites.google.com/ufl.edu/plant-of-the-month/January/november/2022-cauliflower Music by the Walkers: https://www.facebook.com/thewalkersbandgville https://the-walkers.bandcamp.com/track/rattling-bones 2022-11-0125 min

Patrons & PartnershipsEp 36: SF Business Programs with Marie Young-TrabbicThanks for joining us for the another collaborative episode of Patrons & Partnerships, presented by the Library Partnership Branch of the Alachua County Library District and Santa Fe College.Every other month, the second episode of the month will be an interview with Santa Fe staff meant to highlight a notable program or outreach effort by the college. This month, we spoke with Marie Young-Trabbic, the Academic Chair of the Business Programs Department, about what the department does and some of the programs on offer, including their microcredentialling certificate programs. SF Business Programs:2022-10-2728 min

Patrons & PartnershipsAnnouncement: Collaborative Episode DelayedThanks for listening to Patrons & Partnerships. Our next episode will not post this week; due to scheduling conflicts, the next collaborative episode with Santa Fe will not post until Thursday, October 27th. We'll be speaking with Marie Young-Trabbic, the Academic Chair for Santa Fe's Business Programs Department.See you then!Visit the Alachua County Library District website to browse our collection and to find other resources and services offered at your favorite, local library! You can view a transcript of this podcast on ACLD's YouTube Channel.2022-10-2000 min

Patrons & PartnershipsEp 35: Friends of the Library with PJ van Blokland and Ellen SmithThanks for joining us for another episode of Patrons & Partnerships, presented by the Library Partnership Branch of the Alachua County Library District.Our guests today are PJ van Blokland, the President of the Friends of the Library; and Ellen Smith, the Vice President of the Friends of the Library and a table coordinator responsible for hardback fiction. We discuss the history of the Friends of the Library and the booksale, what FOL does with the proceeds from the sale (and the leftover books), and how you can get involved. Friends of the...2022-10-1329 min

Extension CordArugula, the October Plant of the MonthOn this episode of the Alachua County Extension Cord Podcast we discuss how to grow, select, store and prepare Arugula. Guests: Dr. Cynthia Nazario-Leary, UF/IFAS Extension Environmental Horticulture agent and Martha Maddox, UF/IFAS Extension Family and Consumer Sciences agent. Host: Dr. Kevin Korus, UF/IFAS Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources agent. For more information visit. https://alachuacounty.us/news/Article/Pages/Arugula-is-the-October-Plant-of-the-Month.aspx#:~:text=The%20UF%2FIFAS%20Extension%20Alachua,1.6%20grams%20of%20dietary%20fiber. Music by the Walkers: https://www.facebook.com/thewalkersbandgville https...2022-10-0419 min

Extension CordSwiss Chard, the September Plant of the MonthOn this episode of the Alachua County Extension Cord Podcast we discuss how to grow, select, store and prepare Swiss Chard. Guests: Dr. Cynthia Nazario-Leary, UF/IFAS Extension Environmental Horticulture agent and Martha Maddox, UF/IFAS Extension Family and Consumer Sciences agent. Host: Dr. Kevin Korus, UF/IFAS Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources agent. For more information visit. https://alachuacounty.us/news/article/pages/The-September-Plant-of-the-Month-is-Swiss-Chard.aspx Music by the Walkers: https://www.facebook.com/thewalkersbandgville https://the-walkers.bandcamp.com/track/rattling-bones 2022-10-0428 min

Extension CordWhat's Happening at the Hastings Research and Education Center?On this episode of the Alachua County Extension Cord Podcast we discuss the agricultural research being conducted at the UF/IFAS Agricultural Extension Center at Hastings, FL. Special guest: Dr. Christian Christensen, Director of the Hasting Ag Extension Center. Host: Dr. Kevin Korus, UF/IFAS Extension Agent, Alachua County. For more information please visit: https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/alachua/ https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/hastings/ Music by the Walkers: https://www.facebook.com/thewalkersbandgville https://the-walkers.bandcamp.com/track/rattling-bones 2022-10-0322 min

Patrons & PartnershipsEp 34: Forest Bathing with Candace JonesThanks for joining us for another episode of Patrons & Partnerships, presented by the Library Partnership Branch of the Alachua County Library District.Welcome to our very first patron interview, where we speak with Candace Jones, a registered guide with the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy. Candace is a student of environmental and social sciences with a keen interest in how human behaviors increase the rate of change in costal landscapes. She loves engaging with the natural world because it reminds her of our intrinsic oneness.Books Mentioned: Qing Li...2022-09-2226 min

Patrons & PartnershipsEp 33: Imagine GNV with Andrew PersonsThanks for joining us for another episode of Patrons & Partnerships, presented by the Library Partnership Branch of the Alachua County Library District.Today we spoke with Andrew Persons, the Director of the City of Gainesville Department of Doing, about Imagine GNV, the update to the City of Gainesville’s 10 year strategic plan. We talk about the inspiration behind the plan, how they encouraged community engagement during the development phase, and discuss the contents of the plan.Imagine GNV: https://imaginegnv.konveio.com/Guide to the Comprehensive Plan: https://im...2022-09-0816 min

Patrons & PartnershipsEp 32: SF Achieve with Quinten Eyman, Terrell Jenkins, & David DurkeeThanks for joining us for the another collaborative episode of Patrons & Partnerships, presented by the Library Partnership Branch of the Alachua County Library District and Santa Fe College.Every other month, the second episode of the month will be an interview with Santa Fe staff meant to highlight a notable program or outreach effort by the college. This month, we spoke about the SF Achieve program with Quinten Eyman, the Director of Admissions, and two of the program’s pre-college advisors, Terrell Jenkins and David Durkee. We talk about the purpose and benefits of the pr...2022-08-2533 min

Patrons & PartnershipsEp 31: Kevin Scott with Just Income GNVThanks for joining us for another episode of Patrons & Partnerships, presented by the Library Partnership Branch of the Alachua County Library District.Welcome to Part 2 of our interview Kevin Scott, Director of Just Income GNV, Gainesville’s pilot guaranteed income program which focuses on previously-incarcerated individuals here in Alachua County. We talk about how the history of Just Income GNV and how came to be, what the program aims to do, and what Community Spring intends to do with the data they collect. The first part of this interview can be found here....2022-08-1116 min

Extension CordGreen Beans, the August Plant of the MonthOn this episode of the Alachua County Extension Cord Podcast we discuss how to grow, select, store and prepare Green Beans. Guests: Dr. Cynthia Nazario-Leary, UF/IFAS Extension Environmental Horticulture agent and Martha Maddox, UF/IFAS Extension Family and Consumer Sciences agent. Host: Dr. Kevin Korus, UF/IFAS Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources agent. For more information visit. https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/edibles/vegetables/beans.html https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/edibles/vegetables/pole-beans.html Music by the Walkers: https://www.facebook...2022-08-0329 min

Patrons & PartnershipsEp 30: Kevin Scott with Just Income GNVThanks for joining us for another episode of Patrons & Partnerships, presented by the Library Partnership Branch of the Alachua County Library District.Our guest today is Kevin Scott, Director of Just Income GNV, Gainesville’s pilot guaranteed income program which focuses on previously-incarcerated individuals here in Alachua County. We talk about how the history of Just Income GNV and how came to be, what the program aims to do, and what Community Spring intends to do with the data they collect. The second half of this interview will be posted on August 11th, so stay tu...2022-07-2817 min

Patrons & PartnershipsEp 29: Aaron Klein with the Supervisor of Elections Office for Alachua CountyThanks for joining us for another episode of Patrons & Partnerships, presented by the Library Partnership Branch of the Alachua County Library District.Our guest today is Aaron Klein, the Director of Communications and Outreach for the Supervisor of Elections for Alachua County. We talk about the upcoming primary and general elections, how to register to vote, changes to the ballot dropboxes, and how to get involved with the elections in Alachua County. Important Primary Election DatesElection Day: August 23rdEarly Voting: August 13th - August 20...2022-07-1423 min

Extension CordPeppers, the July Plant of the MonthOn this episode of the Alachua County Extension Cord Podcast we discuss how to grow, select, store and prepare peppers. Guests: Dr. Cynthia Nazario-Leary, UF/IFAS Extension Environmental Horticulture agent and Martha Maddox, UF/IFAS Extension Family and Consumer Sciences agent. Host: Dr. Kevin Korus, UF/IFAS Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources agent. For more information visit. https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/edibles/vegetables/peppers.html Music by the Walkers: https://www.facebook.com/thewalkersbandgville https://the-walkers.bandcamp.com/track/rattling-bones 2022-07-0629 min

Patrons & PartnershipsEp 28: Adult Education with Julie FaltThanks for joining us for the another collaborative episode of Patrons & Partnerships, presented by the Library Partnership Branch of the Alachua County Library District and Santa Fe College.Every other month, the second episode of the month will be an interview with Santa Fe staff meant to highlight a notable program or outreach effort by the college. This month, we spoke with Julie Falt, the Coordinator of Adult Education at Santa Fe College, who has been with the program very nearly since its creation in 1998. We talk about the history of the program, the wide...2022-06-3022 min

Patrons & PartnershipsEp 27: Juneteenth Discussion with Dr. David CantonThanks for joining us for another episode of Patrons & Partnerships, presented by the Library Partnership Branch of the Alachua County Library District.Our guest today is Dr. David Canton, Director of the African American Studies program and Associate Professor of History at the University of Florida. In this special Juneteenth episode, we discuss the history and meaning of the holiday, and the importance of humanities in society.Visit the Juneteenth: Celebration of Freedom page for a complete list of the Library District’s Juneteenth programs.Visit the Al...2022-06-1635 min

Extension CordGetting to Know the Alachua County Extension InternOn this episode we get to know our Alachua County Extension intern, Valerie Lantigua, and discover some of the roles and responsibilities of an Extension intern. Guest: Valerie Lantigua Host: Dr. Kevin Korus, UF/IFAS Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources agent. For more information visit. https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/alachua/ Music by the Walkers: https://www.facebook.com/thewalkersbandgville https://the-walkers.bandcamp.com/track/rattling-bones 2022-06-1007 min

Patrons & PartnershipsAnnouncement: Special Juneteenth Episode on June 16thThanks for listening to Patrons & Partnerships. Our next episode will not post this week; in honor of Juneteenth, we're releasing a special episode next Thursday where we speak with Dr. David Canton, the Director of African American studies, about the history and significance of Juneteenth.See you then!Visit the Alachua County Library District website to browse our collection and to find other resources and services offered at your favorite, local library! You can view a transcript of this podcast on ACLD's YouTube Channel.2022-06-0900 min

Patrons & PartnershipsEp 26: Abigail Perret-Gentil with GRACE GrowsThanks for joining us for another episode of Patrons & Partnerships, presented by the Library Partnership Branch of the Alachua County Library District. Abigail Perret-Gentil, the Founder and Executive Director of GRACE Grows, a nonprofit which, in collaboration with GRACE Marketplace, seeks to empower individuals who are experiencing homelessness or food insecurity through horticulture. In this episode, we talk about the USDA Community Food Project Planning Grant GRACE Grows received, upcoming events, and how you can get involved. The first half of this interview was posted on May 12th.GR...2022-05-2614 min

Extension CordSeminole Pumpkin, the June Plant of the MonthOn this episode of the Alachua County Extension Cord Podcast we discuss how to grow, select, store and prepare Seminole pumpkin. Guests: Dr. Cynthia Nazario-Leary, UF/IFAS Extension Environmental Horticulture agent and Martha Maddox, UF/IFAS Extension Family and Consumer Sciences agent. Host: Dr. Kevin Korus, UF/IFAS Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources agent. For more information visit. https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/edibles/vegetables/seminole-pumpkin.html Music by the Walkers: https://www.facebook.com/thewalkersbandgville https://the-walkers.bandcamp.com/track/rattling-bones 2022-05-2423 min

Patrons & PartnershipsEp 25: Abigail Perret-Gentil with GRACE GrowsThanks for joining us for another episode of Patrons & Partnerships, presented by the Library Partnership Branch of the Alachua County Library District. Abigail Perret-Gentil, the Founder and Executive Director of GRACE Grows, a nonprofit which, in collaboration with GRACE Marketplace, seeks to empower individuals who are experiencing homelessness or food insecurity through horticulture. In this episode, we talk about Abigail herself, how she came to found GRACE Grows, and get into the goals of the organization. The second half of this interview will be posted on May 26th.GRACE Gr...2022-05-1212 min

Extension CordWatermelon, the May Plant of the MonthOn this episode of the Alachua County Extension Cord Podcast we discuss how to grow, select, prepare and cook with watermelon. Host: Kevin Korus, UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County, Agronomy and Natural Resources Guests: Cynthia Nazzario-Leary, UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County, Environmental Horticulture Tatiana Sanchez, UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County, Commercial Horticulture Martha Maddox, UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County, Family and Consumer Sciences For more information please visit: https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/alachua/ Music by The Walkers: https://www.facebook.com/thewalkersbandgville 2022-05-0439 min

Patrons & PartnershipsEp 24: My Brother's Keeper with Javan Brown and Mike HutleyThanks for joining us for the first collaborative episode of Patrons & Partnerships, presented by the Library Partnership Branch of the Alachua County Library District and Santa Fe College.Every other month, the second episode of the month will be an interview with Santa Fe staff meant to highlight a notable program or outreach effort by the college. Today we spoke with Javan Brown, the Coordinator of My Brother’s Keeper, and Mike Hutley, the College Registrar and one of the supporting staff since the program’s inception.My Brother’s Keeper is a suppor...2022-04-2837 min

Extension CordArtificial Intelligence Develops a 'Taste' for Florida Sweet Corn.On this episode Dr. Marcio Resende and Dr. Kevin Korus discuss the role that artificial intelligence plays in agriculture and the selection of better sweetcorn varieties. Dr. Marcio Resende, UF/IFAS Extension, Dept. of Horticulture Dr. Kevin Korus, UF/IFAS Extension, Alachua County For more information visit: https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/alachua/ and https://hos.ifas.ufl.edu/people/on-campus-faculty/marcio-resende/ Music by The Walkers: https://the-walkers.bandcamp.com/album/the-walkers and https://www.facebook.com/thewalkersbandgville 2022-04-2024 min

Patrons & PartnershipsEp 23: Working Food with Meg ThelosenThanks for joining us for another episode of Patrons & Partnerships, presented by the Library Partnership Branch of the Alachua County Library District.Our guest today is Meg Thelosen, Board President of Working Food, a nonprofit which works to cultivate and sustain a resilient local food community in North Central Florida through collaboration, economic opportunity, education, and seed stewardship. In this episode, we touch on how Working Food handled COVID, their upcoming events for the spring and summer, and what you can do to get involved.The first half of this episode was published o...2022-04-1413 min

Extension CordTomatillo, the April Plant of the MonthOn this episode of the Alachua County Extension Cord Podcast we discuss how to grow, select and prepare tomatillos. Host: Dr. Kevin Korus, UF/IFAS Extension, Alachua County Guests: Dr. Cynthia Nazario-Leary and Martha Maddox, UF/IFAS Extension, Alachua County Music By The Walkers: https://the-walkers.bandcamp.com/album/the-walkers and https://www.facebook.com/thewalkersbandgville 2022-04-0717 min

Patrons & PartnershipsEp 22: Working Food with Meg ThelosenThanks for joining us for another episode of Patrons & Partnerships, presented by the Library Partnership Branch of the Alachua County Library District.Our guest today is Meg Thelosen, Board President of Working Food, a nonprofit which works to cultivate and sustain a resilient local food community in North Central Florida through collaboration, economic opportunity, education, and seed stewardship. In this episode, we discuss Working Food’s history and goals, and touch on how they handled COVID.The second half of this interview will be posted on April 14th. Working Food: h...2022-03-2413 min

Extension CordTomato, the March Plant of the Month.On this episode we discuss how to grow, select and prepare tomatoes. Host: Dr. Kevin Korus Guests: Dr. Cynthia Nazario-Leary and Martha Maddox For more information visit: http://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/alachua/ Music by The Walkers: https://the-walkers.bandcamp.com/album/the-walkers or https://www.facebook.com/thewalkersbandgville 2022-03-2125 min

Patrons & PartnershipsEp 21: Satchel's with Satchel & GracyThanks for joining us for another episode of Patrons & Partnerships, presented by the Library Partnership Branch of the Alachua County Library District.Our guests today are Satchel Raye, the founder of Satchel’s Pizza and Satch2, and Gracy Castine, their Public Relations Administrator. We continue our discussion of the Satch Grant and talk about some of the organizations Satchel's has partnered with.The first half of this interview was be posted on February 24th.Satchel’s Pizza: https://www.satchelspizza.com/ Grant blog: https://satchelsgiving.blogspot.com...2022-03-1018 min

Patrons & PartnershipsEp 20: Satchel's with Satchel & GracyThanks for joining us for another episode of Patrons & Partnerships, presented by the Library Partnership Branch of the Alachua County Library District.Our guests today are Satchel Raye, the founder of Satchel’s Pizza and Satch2, and Gracy Castine, their Public Relations Administrator. We speak about the history of Satchel’s, why exactly they started taking card payments, and the grant program they run to give back to the community.The second half of this interview will be posted on March 10th.Satchel’s Pizza: https://www.satchelspizza.com/ ...2022-02-2422 min

Extension CordThe Alachua County 4-H Youth FairLearn about all of the exciting activities at the upcoming Alachua County 4-H Youth Fair & Livestock Show and how to get your children or grandchildren enrolled for next year. Guests: Dr. Cindy Sanders (Alachua County Extension Director) and Mary Lee Sale (Alachua County Extension 4-H Agent). Host: Dr. Kevin Korus, Alachua County Extension, Ag & Natural Resources. For more information visit: http://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/alachua/ Music by The Walkers: https://the-walkers.bandcamp.com/album/the-walkers 2022-02-2312 min

Extension CordPotato, the Plant of the Month for February.Learn how to grow, store and prepare potatoes from UF/IFAS Extension experts on this episode of the Alachua County Extension Cord. Guests: Dr. Cynthia Nazzario-Leary and Martha Maddox. For more information visit http://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/alachua/ Music by The Walkers: https://the-walkers.bandcamp.com/album/the-walkers 2022-02-2321 min

Patrons & PartnershipsEp 19: Gainesville Girls Rock Camp with Coral SmithThanks for joining us for another episode of Patrons & Partnerships, presented by the Library Partnership Branch of the Alachua County Library District.Our guest today is Coral Smith, one of the co-directors of Gainesville Girls Rock Camp, a nonprofit that uses music and performance to uplift marginalized voices, encourage self esteem, community and self expression in girls and gender expansive youth. In this episode, we talk about the history of GGRC, the live showcase they put on for the campers each year, and some of the other events they have planned in 2022.To...2022-02-1019 min

Extension CordUF/IFAS Family Nutrition Program, Meet the New TeamOn this episode we are joined by the Alachua County Extension Food and Consumer Sciences agent, Martha Maddox and Ebony Griffin from the UF/IFAS Family Nutrition Program. Ebony introduces her new team and all of the programing that they intend to offer in 2022 and beyond. UF/IFAS Family Nutrition Program: https://familynutritionprogram.org/ Alachua County Extension: http://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/alachua/ Music by The Walkers: https://the-walkers.bandcamp.com/album/the-walkers 2022-01-2813 min

Patrons & PartnershipsEp 18: Cervical Cancer Awareness with UF Health Cancer CenterThank you for listening to Episode 18 of Library Partnership’s podcast, Patrons and Partnerships. Our guests for this episode are from the UF Health Cancer Center.January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know that cervical cancer is highly treatable if found early and that there are ways to help prevent cervical cancer from occurring? Sarah Szurek, PhD, Program Director for the Office of Community Outreach and Engagement, is joined by Community Health Ambassadors, Shereka Nicole and Tarcha Rentz, PhD, provide information on the importance of prevention and early detection.Visit the...2022-01-2725 min

Extension CordJanuary Plant of the Month, BroccoliOn this episode of the Alachua County Extension Cord Podcast we discuss broccoli, the plant of the month for January. We are joined by Dr. Cynthia Nazario-Leary and Martha Maddox to discuss proper growth techniques and cooking preparation for this wonderful plant. Alachua County Extension: http://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/alachua/ Intro and outro music provided by The Walkers: https://the-walkers.bandcamp.com/album/the-walkers 2022-01-2718 min

Extension CordNew Faces & New PlacesThe Alachua County Extension Cord Podcast is back! Join us this month for a discussion of what's new in 2022. Each Extension Agent shares their role in the County and how they plan to use the new facilities to deliver top notch educational programing to the people of Alachua County and beyond. Resources: Alachua County Extension Office Website http://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/alachua/ Music by... The Walkers, an original Rock and Roll band from Gainesville Florida. https://the-walkers.bandcamp.com/album/the-walkers 2022-01-1429 min

Patrons & PartnershipsEp 17: TRIO with Steve AlcimeThanks for joining us for another episode of Patrons & Partnerships, presented by the Library Partnership Branch of the Alachua County Library District.Our guest today is Steve Alcime, an advising specialist with the Blount Center at Santa Fe College. Steve is one of the advisors with the TRIO program at Santa Fe, which includes the Upward Bound, Educational Talent Search, and student support services programs; in this episode, we discuss the TRIO program, a national program which aims to support low-income and first-generation college students attain their degree goals.For more information, visit...2022-01-1310 min

Patrons & PartnershipsEp 16: Brave Harvest with Claire MitchellThanks for joining us for another episode of Patrons & Partnerships, presented by the Library Partnership Branch of the Alachua County Library District. Our guest today is Claire Mitchell, the founder and executive director of Brave Harvest, Gainesville’s local urban farm. Claire founded Brave Harvest to increase food literacy and empower youth and adults in Alachua County to make healthy food choices from plant to plate, partly by providing youth and adults a chance to get hands-on in the garden. In this conversation, we talk about Brave Harvest's partnerships with the community, their par...2021-12-0915 min

Patrons & PartnershipsEp 15: Brave Harvest with Claire MitchellThanks for joining us for another episode of Patrons & Partnerships, presented by the Library Partnership Branch of the Alachua County Library District.Our guest today is Claire Mitchell, the founder and executive director of Brave Harvest, Gainesville’s local urban farm. Claire founded Brave Harvest to increase food literacy and empower youth and adults in Alachua County to make healthy food choices from plant to plate, partly by providing youth and adults a chance to get hands-on in the garden. In this conversation, we talk about the history of Brave Harvest and Claire herself, some of...2021-11-0417 min

Patrons & PartnershipsEp 14: HEAT Center with Brianna ChesteenThanks for joining us for another episode of Patrons & Partnerships, presented by the Library Partnership Branch of the Alachua County Library District.Our guest today is Brianna Chesteen, MS, the founder and executive director of the Health Education and Training Center (HEAT) of Gainesville, Inc. In this interview, we discuss how Brianna came to found the HEAT Center, the holistic approach HEAT takes in addressing health disparities in minority communities, and the many services and programs HEAT offers.Visit HEAT's website here. A list of their publications can be found here. For donation...2021-10-2813 min

Patrons & PartnershipsEp 13: HEAT Center with Brianna ChesteenThanks for joining us for another episode of Patrons & Partnerships, presented by the Library Partnership Branch of the Alachua County Library District.Our guest today is Brianna Chesteen, MS, the founder and executive director of the Health Education and Training Center (HEAT) of Gainesville, Inc. In this interview, we discuss how Brianna came to found the HEAT Center, the holistic approach HEAT takes in addressing health disparities in minority communities, and the many services and programs HEAT offers.Visit HEAT's website here. A list of their publications can be found here. For donation...2021-10-1412 min

Patrons & PartnershipsEp 12: Civic Media Center with JoJo SacksThanks for joining us for another episode of Patrons & Partnerships, presented by the Library Partnership Branch of the Alachua County Library District. Today we have the second half of our interview with JoJo Sacks, the Coordinator of the Civic Media Center, who spoke with us to discuss the history of the Civic Media Center, the services they were able to provide the Gainesville community during the pandemic, and both the Stetson Kennedy Library and the Travis Fristoe Zine Library. This interview has been split into two parts. The first half of t...2021-09-2309 min

Patrons & PartnershipsEp 11: Civic Media Center with JoJo SacksThanks for joining us for another episode of Patrons & Partnerships, presented by the Library Partnership Branch of the Alachua County Library District.Our guest today is JoJo Sacks, the Coordinator of the Civic Media Center, who is here with us today to discuss the history of the Civic Media Center, the services they were able to provide the Gainesville community during the pandemic, and both the Stetson Kennedy Library and the Travis Fristoe Zine Library.Visit the CMC's website here. For volunteer and donation information, visit their Get Involved page, or...2021-09-0912 min

Patrons & PartnershipsEp 10: Alachua County's Poet Laureate, E. Stanley RichardsonThanks for joining us for another episode of Patrons & Partnerships, presented by the Library Partnership Branch of the Alachua County Library District.Our guest today is E. Stanley Richardson, here with us today to discuss his role as poet laureate of Alachua County, his organization ARTSPEAKSgnv, and his book, Hip Hop Is Dead – Long Live Hip Hop: The Birth, Death And Resurrection Of Hip Hop Activism. With so much to talk about, this discussion has been split into two parts - the first half of the interview can be found here in Episode 9....2021-08-2617 min