Frederick County Extension: Meet FCS Agent Amanda Johnson
Jan 17, 2025
In this episode of Extension Office Friday, host Janet Michael welcomes Karen Poff, Senior Extension Agent, Family & Consumer Science, Virginia Cooperative Extension office who is based in the Warren County office, but serves all five surrounding counties. She also manages the Northern Shenandoah Valley...
Community Health: Connection to Purpose Working at Valley Health
Jan 16, 2025
As part of a community health partnership with Valley Health, in this episode of the Valley Today, host Janet Michael welcomes David Cardero, a senior recruiter for Valley Health. The discussion focuses on the recruitment process at Valley Health, the company's culture, and the variety of job opportunities available...
Small Business Administration: The Realities and Rewards of Starting a Small Business
Jan 15, 2025
In this episode host Janet Michael sits down with co-host Carl Knoblock, Virginia District Director for the Small Business Administration to offer guidance and tips for those starting small business in the new year.
They cover the common pitfalls and misconceptions that new business owners face, such as underestimating...
NSV Master Gardener's Seed Exchange
Jan 14, 2025
In this episode, host Janet Michael is joined by Joanne Royaltey, a Program Associate for the Frederick County Extension Office, and Kerry Higdon, NSV Master Gardener (class of 2020) and the program lead for the Seed Exchange to talk about the Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardeners' annual Seed Exchange event. The...
Nurturing Nature & Saving Seeds
Jan 13, 2025
In this episode, host Janet Michael kicks off "part one" of a conversation with Kerry Higdon. Kerry is an NSV Master Gardener (class of 2020) and the program lead for the upcoming Seed Exchange (tomorrow's show topic.)
The conversation today revolves around Kerry's efforts to transform her backyard into a meadow to...