Grant County Extension Connection
Jessica Swapp
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S4E4 New Mexico Youth Ranch Management Camp
Where Future Ranchers Are MadeWhat happens when you bring motivated youth together with real ranch management education?NM Youth Ranch Management Camp isn’t about playing ranch — it’s about learning…
S4E3 New World Screwworm-It's not "if" it's "when"
In this episode, we dive into one of the most destructive livestock threats you hope you never see—the New World Screwworm. Learn what it is, how to spot early signs, and what New Mexico producers…
S4E2 Show Cattle Spring/Summer Daily Care
This episode focuses on daily care for show cattle during the spring and summer. Ty Bays is featured on this episode to share his insights on how-to prepare show cattle for the show ring.
S4E1 Antimicrobial & Hormones in Beef
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. John Wenzel, NMSU Cooperative Extension Veterinarian to talk about the use of antimicrobials and hormones in beef. This is a very educational episode that sets…
S3E1 The Truth About Turkeys!
There are so many myths and lies out there about turkeys, how they are raised, hormones, steroids etc. I get to the truth on how they are raised, what they are fed as well as other helpful…
S2E2 What is 4-H? Part II
This episode focuses on answering what the 4-H program is. What do youth learn, what do they do, what is the impact on their lives from being in the program? This episode features Interim 4-H…
S2E1 What is 4-H? Part I
This episode focuses on answering what the 4-H program is. What do youth learn, what do they do, what is the impact on their lives from being in the program? This episode features local 4-H members,…
Episode 16: Show Stock Showmanship
Everything you need to know about showmanship before your show. Includes general showmanship tips and tricks, how to dress to impress, and species specific showmanship tips for pigs, lambs, goats and…
S1E15 Episode 15: Show Goat Care
New episode all about show goat care! Everything you need to know before you show! This episode is also available on our YouTube Channel NMSU Grant County Cooperative Extension Service.…
S1E14 Episode 14: Show Lamb Care
New episode all about show lamb care! Everything you need to know before you show! This episode is also available on our YouTube Channel NMSU Grant County Cooperative Extension Service.…
S1E13 Episode 13: Show Pig Care
How to take care, feed, and do with your show pig. What and how much to feed your pig, along with training, daily care, biosecurity and record keeping.
S1E12 Episode 12: Proper Use of Personal Protective Equipment During Quarantine
While most people are at home, many of them have gone to the outdoors to get some yard work done. People are gardening, watering and using chemical controls against pesky weeds. Dr. Leslie Beck, NMSU…
Episode 11: Murder Hornets!
The Asian Giant Hornet also known as the "Murder Hornet" is all the rage on social media. NMSU Extension Entomologist and NMDA State Entomologist, Dr. Carol Sutherland helps sort through the hysteria…
S1E10 Episode 10: Are We Going To Have a County Fair?
This year is completely different from all other years. If you have youth that usually get show animals around this time of year, I know you are feeling the stress and anxiety that we all are. Are we…
S1E9 Episode 9: Red or Green? All About New Mexico Chile Production
I was able to get some of the big names behind chile production to sit down and talk to me while we were at the 2020 New Mexico Chile Conference. Chile is such a unique crop that is mostly grown here…
S1E8 Episode 8: Dr. Frannie Miller NMSU Agricultural Economics & Agricultural Business
Dr. Miller has a big passion project that she would like to share about. She introduces the new public speaking contest and the agriculture science fair to be held at the 2020 New Mexico State Fair.…
S1E7 Episode 7: Dr. Leslie Beck, NMSU Extension Weed Specialist
She grows weeds on purpose! Dr. Leslie Beck visits with me about all things weeds! We discuss her job as the NMSU Extension Weed Specialist, the work she does for the NMSU Plant Diagnostic Clinic,…
S1E6 Episode 6: The future of agriculture with Sarah Gardner
Sarah is a home grown Grant County 4-H and Cliff FFA member. She has done some outstanding things in her young life. She has been very successful this year in FFA. We talk about the future of…
S1E5 Episode 5: Grant County Copper CowBelles & Cattle Ranching
This episode will focus on hearing from the newly elected 2020 officers of the Grant County Copper CowBelles. We will be discussing what the Copper CowBelles do, current threats to the cattle…
S1E4 Episode 4: Mindy Turner, NMSU Extension/4-H Youth Specialist
Mindy Turner is the NMSU Extension/4-H Youth Specialist. She visits with me about the New Mexico 4-H program and the different 4-H events that are offered to 4-H youth in the state (Home Economics…
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Grant County Extension Connection has published 23 episodes since December 2019, covering topics in Education, Life Sciences.
Grant County Extension Connection is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 months. Average episode length is 38m.
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