RCE Extension 360

RCE Extension 360

The Extension 360 podcast highlights the programs of Rutgers Cooperative Extension and the people that make them possible. Through engaging interviews with faculty and staff - including agents, educators, and researchers, the podcast explores the impact that RCE has on the daily lives of the citizens of New Jersey. The wide-ranging conversations explore topics around agriculture, natural resources, food systems, nutrition, health & wellness, youth development and more.

Episodes

March 9, 2023 33 mins
In this episode of Extension 360, we chat with Claudia Urdanivia.  Claudia serves as the Senior 4-H Program Coordinator in Hudson County, NJ.  She joined Rutgers Cooperative Extension during the pandemic and has grown the Hudson County 4-H program in that short time.  Claudia is passionate about food security, food systems, and urban agriculture and exposing young people to all of these topics.  
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In this episode of Extension 360, we chat with Kate Brown.  Kate is a Program Associate in the Department of Agriculture & Natural Resources stationed in Burlington County.  She shared about her work with farm safety and other related projects.  
 
Rachel and Kathleen talk with Kate about her work and what led her to Cooperative Extension.
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January 19, 2023 51 mins
In this episode of Extension 360, we chat with Dr. Bradley Hillman.  Brad served as the Director of the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station for nearly 15 years until 2015.  He has been a professor in the Department of Plant Biology for 35 years. Over the course of his career, his research has focused on virus diseases of blueberry and cranberry, two of New Jersey's most important crops.  
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December 8, 2022 36 mins

In this episode of Extension 360, we chat with Laura Bovitz, Middlesex County 4-H Agent. Laura's Project GIFT program is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year!

Rachel and Kathleen talk with Laura about two of Laura's signature programs - Project GIFT and EWeek. 

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November 17, 2022 30 mins

In this episode of Extension 360, we chat with Shailja Mathur, the recipient of 2020 Mary Jane Willis Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Award.

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November 3, 2022 28 mins

In this episode of Extension 360 we talk to Janice McDonnell about the 2022 National 4-H STEM Challenge designed by the Rutgers University team she lead over the past year.  The challenge, Explorers of the Deep, aims to improve young people's ocean literacy while learning about the glider technology used by Rutgers scientists to better understand the oceans and our planet.

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October 6, 2022 42 mins

 

In this episode of Extension 360 we meet with Dr. Laura Lawson. 

Dr. Lawson is the Executive Dean of the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences and the Director of the New Jerse...

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In this episode of Extension 360, we chat with Peggy Brennan-Tonetta. 

Peggy is the Director of Resource and Economic Development for the Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station. In this role, she is responsible for all NJAES off-campus facilities including research farms, marine research stations and business incubators. 

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June 16, 2022 39 mins

In this episode of Extension 360, we chat with Joan Healy, the recipient of 2021 RCE Staff Excellence Award.   Read more

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June 2, 2022 10 mins

Summer is quickly approaching and that means that agricultural fairs across the state are right around the corner!   Learn more about NJ's tradition of county agricultural fairs and be encouraged to get out to a local fair this summer.

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In this episode of Extension 360, we chat with Cecilia Diaz, the recipient of 2021 Mary Jane Willis Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Award.

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In this episode of Extension 360, we chat with Dr. Mark Robson.  Mark Robson is Rutgers Board of Governors Distinguished Service Professor and Distinguished Professor of Plant Biology. His research includes the study toxic effects pesticide and exposure reduction here in New Jersey and globally.  In addition, Mark currently serves as the Director of the Office of Continuing Professional Education (OC...
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April 21, 2022 43 mins
In this episode of Extension 360, we chat with Michele Bakacs, a Environmental & Natural Resources Agent serving Middlesex and Union counties.  In addition to her role as a County Agent, Michele  also co-leads the statewide Rutgers Environmental Stewards program  
Rachel and Kathleen chat with Michele Bakacs about the Environmental Stewards program, her wo...
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April 7, 2022 46 mins
In this episode of Extension 360, we chat with Stephen Komar, the Sussex County Agriculture & Natural Resources Agent.  In addition to his traditional role as a County Agent, Stephen also co-leads the CCCF Agribusiness Scholars Program at Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences.  This intensive program for undergraduate students, developed by Komar and Extension Director Brian Schilli...
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March 24, 2022 50 mins
In this episode of Extension 360, we chat with Ben Clawson, the Director of LG Cook 4-H Camp.  Did you know Rutgers has its very own sleepaway camp located deep in the woods of Stokes State Forest?  LG Cook 4-H Camp has been welcoming campers for over 70 years and continues to provide a traditional, tech-free, camping experience to youth from New Jersey and beyond.

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March 10, 2022 36 mins
In this episode of Extension 360, we chat with Carol Ward.  Carol served as a County 4-H Agent in Warren and then Somerset Counties.  She provided leadership to the equine and dairy project areas.  Carol is an Extension Icon.     Rachel and Kathleen talk to Carol about her start with Extension (as a 4-H club member), her career highlights, and some of the amazing 'firsts' she has had in her Extension career.   Carol shares advice a...
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February 16, 2022 39 mins
In this episode of Extension 360, we chat with Dr. Sara Elnakib, one of the recipient of 2020 RCE Excellence Team Award. Read more
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January 25, 2022 30 mins

In this episode of Extension 360, we chat with Dr. Karyn Malinowski.  Dr. Malinowski is an Extension Specialist focused on Equine Science, the Director of the Rutgers Equine Science Center, and former Extension Director.  Karyn is an Extension Icon.    

Rachel and Kathleen talk to Karyn about her start with Extension (as a 4-H horse club member), her resear...

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January 23, 2022 24 mins
In this episode of Extension 360, we chat with Dr. Bruce Clarke is Extension Specialist focused on Turfgrass Pathology and Distinguished Professor at Rutgers University. Bruce is an Extension Icon.   
Rachel and Kathleen talk to Bruce about his research intere...
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December 20, 2021 29 mins

In this episode of Extension 360, we chat with Lauren Errickson, the recipient of 2020 RCE Excellence Staff Award.

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