Shared Soil

By: University of New Hampshire Extension
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  • A podcast by University of New Hampshire Extension dedicated to creating community, honoring challenges, and encouraging personal and professional growth for all women in agriculture. Hosts Kendall Kunelius and Rebecca Dube create a relatable and welcoming space to learn and celebrate, that aligns with UNH Extension's commitment to expanding access, strengthening connections, and enhancing well-being for all. ----------------------- The University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity educator and employer. UNH, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, and New Hampshire counties cooperating. Direct inquiries to unh.civilrights@unh.edu.
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  • Food Preservation

    Food Preservation
    Feb 3 2025

    In the first episode of Season Two, Kendall Kunelius and Rebecca Dube discuss food preservation with Sean O'Brien, a home horticulture program manager at UNH Extension. They explore various methods of food preservation, including canning, freezing, and drying, and emphasize the importance of planning for food preservation needs. Sean explains the math behind calculating how much to grow for preservation, the benefits of growing extra, and the impact of conditions on yield. He also highlights the importance of using reliable recipes from trusted sources like UNH Extension and the National Center for Home Food Preservation to ensure food safety. The conversation also touches on the equipment needed for preservation, the significance of following proper canning processes, and the joy of experimenting with different preservation methods.


    Show notes:

    NH Department of Health and Human Services Homestead Food Operations: https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/programs-services/environmental-health-and-you/food-protection/homestead-food-operations

    Legal Guide for NH Agricultural Producers - https://extension.unh.edu/resource/legal-guide-new-hampshire-agricultural-producers

    Pressure Gauge Testing at UNH Extension: https://extension.unh.edu/sites/default/files/migrated_unmanaged_files/Resource002139_Rep3153.pdf or https://extension.unh.edu/resource/testing-pressure-canner-dial-gauges

    Penn State University Preservation Recipes: https://extension.psu.edu/food-safety-and-quality/home-food-preservation-and-safety/lets-preserve

    University of Georgia National Center for Food Preservation: https://nchfp.uga.edu/

    USDA Complete Guide to Food Preservation: https://nchfp.uga.edu/resources/category/usda-guide

    Drying Vegetables – NDSU Extension: https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/sites/default/files/2022-12/fn1588.pdf

    Drying Fruit – NDSU Extension: https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/sites/default/files/2022-12/fn1587.pdf

    Ball Blue Book: https://www.ballmasonjars.com/products/essentials-accessories/ball%C2%AE-blue-book-guide-to-preserving-38th-edition%2C-recipe-book/SAP_2194619.html

    So Easy to Preserve Book: https://www.fcs.uga.edu/extension/so-easy-to-preserve

    Shared Soil Food Episodes - https://extension.unh.edu/resource/shared-soil-podcast

    UNH Extension Education Center InfoLine: https://extension.unh.edu/agriculture-gardens/yard-garden

    NH Department of Agriculture, Markets and Food - https://www.agriculture.nh.gov/

    Women in Ag Newsletter signup - https://unhoutreach.tfaforms.net/217751?CID=701G0000001AiKCIA0

    Kendall Kunelius – kendall.kunelius@unh.edu

    Rebecca Dube – rebecca.dube@unh.edu

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    43 mins
  • Technical Terms in Agricultural Product Labeling

    Technical Terms in Agricultural Product Labeling
    Dec 11 2024
    Kendall and Rebecca discuss the complexities of agricultural product labels, focusing on terms like "organic," "all natural," and "no hormones added." They also address the nuances of "local" and "native" labels, emphasizing consumer education and the significance of informed purchasing decisions. Resources for further learning are provided, including the Legal Guide for New Hampshire Agricultural Producers and the University of Nebraska's meat labeling series.Show notes:Legal Guide for NH Agricultural Producers - https://extension.unh.edu/resource/legal-guide-new-hampshire-agricultural-producersUNH Dairy Research TMR (Total Mix Ratio) -USDA National Organic Standards Board - https://www.ams.usda.gov/rules-regulations/organic/nosbNOFA – Northeast Organic Farming Association - https://nofa.org/MOFGA – Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association - https://www.mofga.org/University of Nebraska – Lincoln Extension, 3-part series on meat labeling - https://newsroom.unl.edu/announce/beef/3039/17310Vermont Law College - https://www.vermontlaw.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Local-Food-Definitions.pdfPoultry and Rabbit Producers class at Extension - https://extension.unh.edu/event/2024/10/food-safety-poultry-rabbits-producersShared Soil Food Episodes - https://extension.unh.edu/resource/shared-soil-podcastNH Department of Agriculture, Markets and Food - https://www.agriculture.nh.gov/Women in Ag Newsletter signup - https://unhoutreach.tfaforms.net/217751?CID=701G0000001AiKCIA0 Kendall Kunelius – kendall.kunelius@unh.edu Rebecca Dube – rebecca.dube@unh.edu Thumbnail Photo for episode: Transcript: Kendall Kunelius 0:09 Welcome to this episode of Shared Soil, a podcast dedicated to creating community, honoring challenges and encouraging personal and professional growth for all people in agriculture. My name is Kendall Kunelius, and I'm a field specialist in the area of agricultural business management. Rebecca Dube 0:25 I'm Rebecca Dube, and I provide technology and support to the members of Extension. Kendall Kunelius 0:32 And in this episode, it's just us, just the two of us. We've had a lot of episodes where we interview people, but we thought today we'd have a conversation on the topic of technical terms. So since this podcast really focuses on educating farmers and educating consumers, which it's kind of like that Venn diagram, right? Like we overlap between the two. Not all consumers are farmers, but all farmers are still consumers. We want to make sure that we're touching on these topics of agricultural products, because it's the people who make them and the people that consume them that need to be educated about what they actually are and the labels that go on those products. So labeling is a very tightly controlled aspect of the agricultural industry. So we have things like marketing labels, we've got Weights and Measures that tells you how much the product contains or weighs. And it's for many good reasons that it's tightly controlled, because we're looking at terms that have a certain meaning associated with them, that either carry understand better understanding things about your health if you consume that product. But also, some of these terms are just used as marketing, so to kind of incentivize you to purchase that product. And we're kind of digging into that, what do these mean, and why should these marketing terms, or why should these labels entice you to either purchase that item? Or do they really mean what they say? Are you getting the bang for your buck if you're purchasing an item that has a label that maybe a product right next to it doesn't. So we also wanted to pay attention to this topic at this time of year when farmers markets may not be as readily available. So if you are someone who shops at farmers markets or on-farm Farm Stores - the growing season is over, so you may be transitioning from accessing your food at a farm stand or a farmer's market back to going to the grocery store. So I think this is a very timely topic for us to cover. I also want to add that we are going to be citing our sources very carefully for this podcast, because we are going to be using some really technical definitions, so you can find all of these sources that we're going to be touching on in the show notes. And I highly recommend that you take a look at one source in particular, the Legal Guide for New Hampshire Agricultural Producers, it's a free resource on the Extension website. You can download it and take a look at it and use this to help guide your shopping decisions, but also, if you're a producer, guide your labeling decisions as well. Sure. Yeah. So with that, let's set up a scenario. You're walking down the meat aisle at the grocery store, and you see two packages of chicken next to each other. One has labels like organic, non GMO, vegetarian-fed. The other has a marketing call out that says the product is all natural and no hormones added. What do ...
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    30 mins
  • How to Fall in Love with Marketing 

    How to Fall in Love with Marketing 
    Nov 5 2024

    A Discussion with Kendall, Rebecca and Jennifer Bosco-Webb of Extension Marketing Communications

    Kendall Kunelius and Rebecca Dube discuss the importance of marketing for farmers, emphasizing that it should be a key part of their business plan. They compare creating a marketing plan to planning a crop, highlighting the need for strategy, target audience identification, and regular updates. Jennifer Bosco-Webb, an expert in social media, shares her experience in building a personal business and stresses the importance of having a clear buyer persona and a well-planned marketing campaign. She recommends Facebook and Instagram for agricultural marketing, noting their ease of use and community-building potential. The conversation also touches on the value of visual consistency, the role of graphic design, and the significance of understanding return on investment in marketing efforts.


    Show notes:

    Gold Shaw Farm: https://www.goldshawfarm.com/

    Linked In Learning: https://learning.linkedin.com

    Udemy: https://www.udemy.com

    Fiverr: https://www.fiverr.com

    Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/

    Canva: https://www.canva.com/

    UNH Cooperative Extension Events: https://extension.unh.edu/events

    Women in Ag Newsletter signup - https://unhoutreach.tfaforms.net/217751?CID=701G0000001AiKCIA0

    Jennifer Bosco-Webb – jennifer.boscowebb@unh.edu

    Kendall Kunelius – kendall.kunelius@unh.edu

    Rebecca Dube – rebecca.dube@unh.edu

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    46 mins

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