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Welcome to the Livestock Wala’au podcast. Brought to you by University of Hawaii CTAHR and the Livestock Extension Group. The goal of this podcast is to provide educational support, information, guidance and outreach to livestock stakeholders in Hawaii.
Aloha & Welcome to the SOW podcast aimed to provide educational support, information, guidance and outreach to farmers, ranchers, and allied agricultural producers in Hawaii. This podcast is brought to you by the Seeds of Wellbeing or SOW Project at the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resources. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN), grant no. 2021-70035-35371, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Fo ...
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Ep 33. Getting Political About Hawaii Ag with Senator Tim Richards
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In this episode we speak with Senator Tim Richards from the island and County of Hawaiiʻs 4th district. We talk about how this Big Island ag producer became involved in local politics, what it is like at the State Senate, and how he approaches his role as one of the Stateʻs few politicians with local agriculture experience. Brought to you by Univer…
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Ep 32. Invasive Species & Noxious Weeds - Stephanie Easley & Chuck Chimera
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In this episode we talk with Stephanie Easley, Legal Fellow at the Coordinating Group on Alien Pest Species, and Chuck Chimera, Weed Risk Assessment Specialist, Hawaii Invasive Species Council. Stephanie and Chuck discuss their experience battling the incoming threat and spread of invasive species and noxious weeds in Hawaii and how public educatio…
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S3 Ep 01 Meet Symbrosia and learn about Seagraze!
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Aloha and thank you for tuning in to another episode of Livestock Walaʻau! In this episode we will be talking with Alexia Akbay, CEO, of Symbrosia and their team Lead of People and Culture, Heather Remo. We will be learning more about the company and their product called Seagraze! Check out the YouTube version to get behind the scenes look of our v…
Aloha! In this mini-episode we have some information about upcoming workshops. Listen in to hear about some opportunities to attend CTAHR workshops about beef production and another about poultry! Don't forget provide your feedback about our podcast! FEEDBACK FEST LINK Check out our other social media platforms! Livestock Walaʻau Linktree Episode R…
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Ep 31. Pests and Pesticides in Hawaii with Dr. Harold Keyser
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In this episode we talk with Dr. Harold Keyser, former University of Hawaii CTAHR Maui County Administrator. Dr. Keyser shares some of his thoughts on the future of diversified agriculture, community-oriented ag parks, and experiences working with ag producers and dealing with pest and pesticide stressors on Maui. Brought to you by University of Ha…
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S2 Ep 11 Soil Health for Pasture and Forage Production
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Aloha and thank you for tuning in to another episode of Livestock Walaʻau! In this episode we will be talking with Dr. Jonathan Deenik, Soil Fertility and Soil Quality Specialist with UH Manoa. Come learn more about soil health for pasture systems. Please also consider completing our feedback survey at the link below! FEEDBACK SURVEY LINK Check out…
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Ep 30. Hawaii Invasive Species - Christy Martin from CGAPS
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In this episode we speak with Christy Martin from the Hawaii Coordinating Group on Alien Pest Species (CGAPS) about the impact of invasive species in Hawaii. It is estimated that there are over 20,000 species that impact our ag producers! The Coordinating Group on Alien Pest Species (CGAPS) is a voluntary partnership of federal and state agencies a…
Aloha! In this mini-episode we have some information about upcoming workshops and get ready as the start of the 2023 Legislative season begins. Listen in to hear about some opportunities to attend CTAHR workshops and have your voice heard at the capitol. Don't forget provide your feedback about our podcast! FEEDBACK FEST LINK Check out our other so…
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S2 Ep 10 Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) options for livestock producers.
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Aloha and thank you for tuning in to another episode of Livestock Walaʻau! In this episode we will be talking with Bonnie Lind of Lind Insurance Services and Jacqueline Da Rocha, Senior District Sales Manager in Western Region for ProAg. Listen in to learn more about LRP, how it can be used by producers to mitigate risk and what is available in Haw…
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Ep 29. Hawaii County R&D Agriculture Initiatives
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In this episode we speak with Sarah Freeman and Glenn Sako, both with the County of Hawaiʻi R&D Economic Development department. We learn about how they focus on agriculture and food systems on Hawaii Island (also known as the Big Island). We spoke to each of them at different times about how Hawaii County is working to advance and support the work…
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Ep 28. Community Lending - Funding Regenerative Agriculture
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In this episode we speak with Ryan Anderson from Steward Lending, and Eric Bowman from both the Kohala Center Business Services Team, and Loan Officer for Feed The Hunger Fund, about financial assistance available to and focused on ag producers. Brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resources, and the Seeds of Wel…
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MINI-S2 Ep 10 Updates, Workshops & Happy New Year!
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Aloha and thank you for tuning in for another MINI Livestock Wala'au! In this mini-epsiode we are talking about some upcoming CTAHR updates as campus and classes have begun, upcoming workshops and Two-lined Spittle bug application! Also coming up this month in our full episode we will talking about Risk Management Options for Livestock Producers wi…
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Ep 27. Teaching ag to Hawaiiʻs youth - WSCB with Jackie Freitas
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We are rebroadcasting this episode of the Hawaii-based “What School Could Be” podcast featuring Oahu Hawaii agriculture teacher Jackie Freitas because there is such a strong connection between the content and our work at the SOW project. Josh Reppun, brother to Paul and Charlies Reppun who are long-time Oahu farmers, is a friend of the SOW project …
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Ep 26. The Reppun Brothers - Ag water struggles and solutions
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Many of the people we have interviewed for the SOW project have stressed the enormous importance of water to ag production in Hawaii, and how it can sometimes be either difficult to obtain, expensive, or both. In this episode we speak with the Reppun brothers Charlie and Paul, farmers from the windward side of Oahu, about the water struggles they h…
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S2 Ep 09 Ranchers Connecting Ranchers Program in Hawaii
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Aloha and thank you for tuning in to another episode of Livestock Walaʻau! In this episode we will be talking with Kanoe Schutte, who is the Hawaii Auditor for Rancher Connecting Ranchers Program. Listen in to learn more about RCR and how if may benefit your livestock business. Please also consider completing our feedback survey at the link below! …
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MINI-S2 Ep 09 CTAHR Updates, Workshops & More!
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Aloha and thank you for tuning in for another MINI Livestock Wala'au! In this mini-epsiode we are talking about some upcoming CTAHR updates as campus and classes have begun, upcoming workshops and Two-lined Spittle bug application! Also coming up this month in our full episode we will talking with Kanoe Schutte with RCR! Listen in to find out more!…
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Ep 25. Christy Wong - Kauai Animal Education Farm
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In this episode we talk with Christy Wong, founder of the Kauai Animal Education Farm. Christy talks about the purpose and mission of the education farm and how it serves as a place for youth, kupuna, and community to come together and heal through the process of taking care of neglected pets and rescued farm animals. Brought to you by University o…
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S2 Ep 08 Pacific Knowledge Drought Exchange (PDKE) and Hawaii Rangelands Portal
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Aloha and thank you for tuning in to another episode of Livestock Walaʻau! In this episode we will be talking with Dr. Ryan Longman from the UH East West Center about PDKE and other programs he is involved with. Listen in to learn more about these programs and where you can access them! Please also consider completing our feedback survey at the lin…
In this episode we speak with Hoʻōla Veteran Services co-founder Emily Emmons and Hilo Food Hub Manager Amanda Cox about the range of services offered. We review in detail their goFarm "Growing Veterans" program, their Farm-to-Car online farmers market, and the Hilo Food Hub. This podcast is brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropica…
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MINI-S2 Ep 08 CTAHR Updates, Workshops & TLSB App!!
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Aloha and thank you for tuning in for another MINI Livestock Wala'au! In this mini-epsiode we are talking about some upcoming CTAHR updates as campus and classes have begun, upcoming workshops and Two-lined Spittle bug application! Also coming up this month in our full episode we will talking with Dr. Ryan Longman about the PDKE program and some ot…
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Ep 23. Army Veteran Farmer Charley Jordan
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In this episode we speak with veteran Charley Jordan who followed his passions for both farming and the military service all over the world. He talks about his path in agriculture that has taken many twists and turns, with some unexpected results, on his way to becoming a "vetrepreneur" and horticulture therapist. This podcast is brought to you by …
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S2 Ep 07 Importance of trace minerals and preparing calves for the next stage of the production cycle.
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Aloha and thank you for tuning in to another episode of Livestock Walaʻau! In this episode we will be talking with Dr. Caleb Reichhardt, who is the Livestock Production Professor with UH CTAHR. Listen in to learn more about trace minerals for livestock, impact to health and some tips on preparing calves for next stage of production. Dr. Reichhardt …
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Ep 22. Ag Stress Management with Dr. Lew Abrams
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In this episode we speak with Dr. Lew Abrams, clinical psychologist and farmer on the island of Maui. We talk about his struggles as a farmer, but also about what he sees in his work with ag producers related to their mental health and talk about ways of effectively dealing with the stress. This podcast is brought to you by University of Hawaii Col…
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MINI-S2 Ep 07 CTAHR Updates, Workshops & New Apps!!
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Aloha and thank you for tuning in for another MINI Livestock Wala'au! In this mini-epsiode we are talking about some upcoming CTAHR updates as campus and classes have begun, upcoming workshops and Two-lined Spittle bug funding and a new application! Also coming up this month in our full episode we will talking with Dr. Caleb Reichhardt, assistant p…
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Ep 21. Pacific Gateway Center with En Young
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In this episode we speak with En Young from The Pacific Gateway Center on Oahu whose mission is to empower low-income residents, immigrants, refugees and other vulnerable populations to achieve self-sufficiency through skill-building and access to opportunities while respecting cultural heritages.. En has recently taken the role of Executive Direct…
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Ep 20. Ag Legislative Issues and Solutions
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In this episode we speak with Georgia Pinsky who is both farmer and a farmer resource on the island of Maui, and Representative Amy Perruso from District 46 of Hawaiʻiʻs state legislature and a member of the Ag, Finance, and Energy & Environmental Protection committees. We talk about stressors ag producers have voiced related to legislative issues,…
Aloha and thank you for tuning in for season 2 of Livestock Wala'au! In this episode we’re going to talking with Shannon Sand about Ag Tax Preparedness. Listen in as she shares some tips and free tools that are available to help get your paperwork in order for the upcoming tax year! Let us know how you think you will be able to use these tools in y…
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MINI-S2 Ep 06 CTAHR Updates, Workshops and FSA programs available now!
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Aloha and thank you for tuning in for another MINI Livestock Wala'au! In this mini-epsiode we are talking about some upcoming CTAHR updates as campus and classes have begun, and upcoming workshops. Also coming up this month in our full episode we will talking with Shannon Sand all about Ag Tax Preparedness! Don't forget provide your feedback about …
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Ep 19. Chad Buck - Hawaiʻi Foodservice Alliance
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In this episode, we speak with Chad Buck, Keynote speaker at the 2022 Hawaiʻi Agriculture Conference and Owner and CEO of Hawaiʻi Foodservice Alliance or HFA. If you have perishable foods in your home, chances are it got there because of the work of HFA to obtain and distribute food throughout the Hawaiian islands. We talk about lessons learned fro…
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Ep 18. Hoʻākeolapono Trades Academy with Lawaia Naihe
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In this episode we speak with Lawaia Naihe, Executive Director at Hoʻākeolapono Trades Academy & Institute, a nonprofit based out of Anahola, Kauai on Department of Hawaiian Homelands land. Hoʻākeolaponoʻs mission is to provide the Hawaiian community with cutting-edge vocational training across high-demand trades, with a special focus on problem-so…
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S2 Ep 05 Small Ruminant Parasite Management
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Aloha and thank you for tuning in for season 2 of Livestock Wala'au! In this episode we’re going to talking with Susan Schoenian who is a Sheep and Goat Specialist from the University of Maryland's Western Maryland Research & Education Center. She is also a member of the American Consortium for Small Ruminant Parasite Control. Listen in as we talk …
Aloha and thank you for tuning in for another MINI Livestock Wala'au! In this mini-epsiode we are talking about some upcoming CTAHR workshops and UH updates as campus and classes will begin soon! Also coming up this month in our full episode we will talking with Sheep and Goat Specialist, Susan Shoenian, from the University of Maryland's Western Ma…
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Ep 17. The Hawaii Department of Agriculture with Chairperson Phyllis Shimabukuro-Geiser
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In this episode we talk with Phyllis Shimabukuro-Geiser, Chair of the Hawaii Department of Agriculture, about how the Department has worked supporting agriculture producers during COVID and with lands managed by the Department for producers. She also highlights key issues the Department faces, ways all of us can impact change, and some thoughts on …
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S2 Ep 04 Beef Cattle Retained Ownership Analysis: Web-Based Decision Support Tools
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Aloha and thank you for tuning in for season 2 of Livestock Wala'au! In this episode we’re going to share about the Beef Cattle Ownership Analysis Web-based decision support tools created by Dr. Dillion Feuz. Many cattle producers face uncertainty when selling calves at weaning or if they are retained through a background program. Here in Hawaii, b…
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Ep 16. Hawaiian Fishponds with Peleke Flores
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In this episode we talk with Peleke Flores, Field Operations & Cultural Resources Manager at Mālama Hulē'ia, a nonprofit on Kauaʻi dedicated to restoring the wetland ecosystem along the Hulē'ia River and the Alekoko Fishpond. Their nonprofit mission is to advocate, educate and head community efforts to reestablish the functional watershed and creat…
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MINI-S2 Ep 04 Heat Stress, Livestock Health Updates, & new tools for beef cattle producers.
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Aloha and thank you for tuning in for another MINI Livestock Wala'au! It's season 2 and we have lot's to share! In this mini-episode we will be talking a little about heat stress, FSA programs available now, YB and DOA quarantine updates. Also learn more about our upcoming episode with Dr. Dillion Feuz who will be demonstrating the Beef Cattle Reta…
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Ep 15. Variety Trials & Banana Bunchy Top
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In this episode we talk with Dr. Amjad Ahmad, Department of Tropical Plant and Soil Sciences, about the crop variety trials conducted at the University of Hawaii CTAHR Experiment Stations and the infamous Banana Bunchy Top Virus that has spread across the Hawaiian Islands. Brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Res…
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Ep 14. Grants & Financial Resources from GoFarm & American AgCredit
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In this episode we talk with Pomai Weigert with GoFarm Hawaii and Linus Tavaras from American AgCredit about a new grant matching program they have partnered to create for ag producers needing $10-$25,000. We talk about the details of this new program, but also review the range of financial assistance and support services each organization provides…
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Ep 13. Micro-loans & NRCS Grants with Eric Bowman
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In this episode we talk with Eric Bowman from the Kohala Center in Waimea on the Big Island of Hawaii about the entire range of loans and funding options available to ag producers in Hawaii, but in detail about micro-loans using crowdfunding and grants available from the Natural Resource Conservation Services (NRCS). This podcast is brought to you …
Aloha and thank you for tuning in to season 2! If you every wondered about how to get involved with 4H or just want to learn more about 4H programs in Hawaii, then this is the episode for you!In this episode we will be talking with Becky Settlage, who is the county extension agent for 4H programs in East Hawaii. Come learn about the program, how yo…
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MINI-S2 Ep 03 CTAHR/Livestock Updates and next episode about Hawaii 4-H Program
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Aloha and thank for tuning in to the MINI Livestock Wala'au! It's season 2 and we have lot's to share! In this mini-episode we will be discussing some brief updates for CTAHR and livestock in the state! We will also be sharing about our next episode where we will be talking about Hawaii 4-H programs! Mahalo for listening & hope you will participate…
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Ep 12. Western Regional Agricultural Stress Assistance Program
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In this episode we talk about the Western Regional Agricultural Stress Assistance Program (WRASAP). Funded by a USDA Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant, WRASAP is composed of lead agencies representing 13 states and 4 territories, including Hawaii. WRASAP recognizes that high levels of stress have been present in our agricultura…
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Ep 11. Daniel Anthony on Kalo (aka Taro)
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Aloha & Welcome to the SOW podcast, aimed to provide educational support, information, guidance, and outreach to farmers, ranchers, and allied agricultural producers in Hawaii. In this episode, we hear from Daniel Anthony, kalo (aka taro) producer and advocate on the island of Oahu, about some of the history and many of the realities of growing thi…
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S2 Ep 02 Farm Service Agency's (FSA): Programs and Services
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Aloha and thank for tuning in to the Livestock Wala'au season 2! In this episode we will be talking with Kristen Kiriu, Farm Program Chief/District Director and Richard Nichols, Farm Loan Chief, from the USDA Farm Service Agency with the Hawaii & Pacific Basin State Office. They will be sharing about livestock and farm programs available for produc…
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MINI-S2 Ep 02 Updates & Upcoming "talk story" with FSA.
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Aloha and thank for tuning in to the MINI Livestock Wala'au! It's season 2 and we have lot's to share! In this mini-episode we will be discussing some brief updates for CTAHR, HPAI and a bit about our upcoming podcast with local FSA! Mahalo for listening & hope you will participate in providing feedback about our podcast! FEEDBACK FEST LINK Check o…
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Ep 10. The Zen of Farming with Glenn Teves
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Aloha & Welcome to the SOW podcast, aimed to provide educational support, information, guidance, and outreach to farmers, ranchers, and allied agricultural producers in Hawaii. In this episode, we hear from Glenn Teves, County Extension Agent on the rural island of Molokai, about how to maintain an even keel when faced with some of the struggles of…
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Ep 09. Stressors That Immigrant Farmers and Workers Face in Hawai'i
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Aloha & Welcome to the SOW podcast aimed to provide educational support, information, guidance and outreach to farmers, ranchers, and allied agricultural producers in Hawaii. In this episode, we hear from S.O.A.P Extension Agent Emile Kirk, who willing be talking about stressors and language barriers that impact immigrant farmers and workers. This …
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S2 Ep 01 Swine Health Management Tips with Dr. Tom Petznick
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Aloha and thank for tuning in to the Livestock Wala'au! It's season 2 and we have lot's to share! In this episode we will be talking with swine specialist, Dr. Thomas Petznick from ArkCare in Nebraska. Join us to learn more about upcoming workshops with Dr. Petznick and some tips on swine health management! Mahalo for listening & hope you will part…
Aloha and thank for tuning in to the MINI Livestock Wala'au! It's season 2 and we have lot's to share! In this mini-episode we will be discussing some brief updates for CTAHR , our Feedback Fest and upcoming workshops! Mahalo for listening & hope you will participate in providing feedback about our podcast! FEEDBACK FEST LINK Check out our other so…
Aloha & Welcome to the SOW podcast aimed to provide educational support, information, guidance and outreach to farmers, ranchers, and allied agricultural producers in Hawaii. In this episode, we hear from Coloradoʻs AgrAbility program and how it can help the physical, mental, and emotional health of ag producers everywhere. This podcast is brought …
