University of Wyoming

07/15/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/15/2024 13:10

UW Extension Launches Agriculture and Natural Resources Podcast

University of Wyoming Extension recently launched a new podcast dedicated to sharing agriculture and natural resources information, titled "From the Cowboy State."

Makayla Getz, Park County agriculture and natural resources educator, is host and creator of the new podcast. Each episode is an interview with other UW Extension agriculture and natural resources educators from across the state.

"I have a lot of great colleagues who have been more than happy to jump in and help me get this off the ground," Getz says.

Getz decided to create the podcast after receiving feedback from local producers. Many producers identified podcasts as a preferred way of receiving information about agricultural innovations.

"If I can reach those people via podcast, that's just another way of getting communication out that we cannot ignore," Getz says.

The first episode covered agricultural grants. Micah Most, agriculture and natural resources educator from Johnson County, highlighted the Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Farmer/Rancher Grant Program, which can provide up to $25,000 for producers interested in exploring new practices.

In the second episode, Getz hosted guest speaker Rob Ziegler, UW Extension livestock production and marketing specialist, who discussed how producers can take advantage of current market conditions and trends in the beef industry.

The third episode was published July 12. Hailey Sorg, UW Extension outdoor recreation, tourism and hospitality educator, talked about agritourism across Wyoming.

Podcast episodes are published every other Friday and are available on Spotify and anywhere else podcasts are found. To see episode links, social media pages and transcripts, visit https://wyoextension.org/parkcounty/from-the-cowboy-state-podcast/.

About University of Wyoming Extension

Since 1914, UW Extension has provided lifelong learning opportunities to Wyoming citizens across the state. With roots in agricultural education, UW Extension supports rural communities facing contemporary challenges and changes. UW Extension brings the university's resources to each of the state's 23 counties and the Wind River Indian Reservation. To learn more about UW Extension, visit www.uwyo.edu/uwe or call (307) 766-5124.