Stone County Extension Saves the World
Stone County Extension Saves the World is an educational and humorous podcast hosted by Stone County Arkansas, County Extension Agents: Anna Harlan (Family and Consumer Science Agent) and Tyler Caston (Agriculture Agent). They work for the University of Arkansas Systems Division of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Service. They cover a wide range of topics in the mission to strengthen agriculture, communities, and families by connecting trusted research to the adoption of best practices.
Episodes
30 episodes
Ep. 30 - Drought Conditions, Be Aware & Talking About the County Fair
It's the 30th episode and Stone County Extension is back at it bringing you researched based information and talking whats going on in Stone County Arkansas. This week updates about the Stone County Fair. The County Fair is a...
Ep 29 - Exploring Leadership, Fall Forages, & Safe School Lunches
On this weeks episode, Stone County Extension focus a little bit on leadership and leadership skills.The reason, Anna is starting iLEAD (University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture's Internal Leadership Development Program) and Tyler i...
Ep. 28 - Talking Safety: Johnsongrass, Armyworm, & New School Year
Safety is the theme of this episode, one way or another. Stone County Extension is back at it. Updates on where we've been and the adventures we've gotten upto and summers almost over as far as summer break is concerned. Anna gives ...
Ep. 27 - Storing Hay & Laundry Day
America is celebrating it's 250th this weekand Stone County Extension is still here providing neutral researched based information for all of our clientelle. We are glad to live in a country that over 100 years ago saw the need for...
Ep. 26 - Hay Production & Heat Illness
This episode continues with educational information about improving hay production. Avoid bailing hay that is too wet because it causes spontaneous heating which can decrease nutrition quality. Speaking of spontaneaous heating, Anna...
Ep. 25 - Intro to Mediterranean Cooking & Hay Production
It's been a couple of weeks, but Stone County Extension Office is back at it providing educational information through our podcast. This episode is an introduction to mediterranean cooking and better hay production. An...
Ep. 24 - Local Farmers: Dustin & Tanner Caston
Anna is out out of town this week, so Tyler reached out to a couple local farmers, Dustin & Tanner Caston. They operate the fruit and vegetable operation on Caston Farms growing blueberries, blackberries, elderberries, apples, v...
Ep. 23 - Selling Products Direct to Consumer & Farmer's Markets
In this episode, Stone County Extension covers the Arkansas Food Freedom Act for selling products direct to consumer off the farm or at Farmer's Markets. Do you know what is allowed to be sold? What products require a license or must be made in...
Ep. 22 - We Be Freezer Jammin'
It's almost May, In this episode the Stone County Extension Office talks what all programs they've been doing and got coming up. Anna talks making strawberry freezer jam. Tyler tells how to grow strawberries and okra in your garden and how to t...
Ep. 21 - Step Up Your Gardening Skills
This episode is pretty much all about gardening. Tyler and Anna discuss gardening issues common to Arkansas. Throughout the episode they discuss some simple garden practices that are easy to implement and greatly increase chances o...
Ep. 20 - Backyard Poultry
In this episode Tyler and Anna are preparing for the 4-H Poultry Chain. They discuss raising backyard poultry. Tips for raising chickens, biosecurity procedures, dealing with aggressive roosters. It's all about backyard poultry.
Ep. 19 - April 1st Concerns: Canning Equipment Care, High Inputs, Low Rainfall, & Bigfoots
We can't believe it's April 1st. It seems the year of 2026 is moving right along. In honor of April 1st we have an exciting update relating to the Stone County Extension Office's own research being turned into a fact sheet. "9...
Ep. 18 - Late Freezes & Tick Diseases
It's almost spring time. It's been warm, but the weekend is calling for freezing temps. Tyler and Anna talk about how to protect plants from cold temps. Anna discusses Alpha Gal and how to protect yourself from ticks. Tyler wa...
Ep. 17- Crape Murderers on the Loose!
This episode of Stone County Extension Saves the World, Tyler and Anna talk about the unsightly crime of crape murder that goes on in every town around America. Improperly pruned crape myrtles , also called crape murder is hard to fix, bu...
Ep. 16 - Stone County Treasurer, Kayla Meeker
Stone County Extension Saves the World invites their first guest on the podcast. Stone County Treasurer, Kayla Meeker. In this episode Kayla talks about what she does as Stone County Treasurer, how money comes into Stone Coun...
Ep. 15 - Budget is the new B-word
The Stone County Extension Office had to work for this episode. It's the time of year when everyone in Agriculture is thinking about trying to grow food, FCS is out teaching folks how to keep that food safe, and 4-H is out learning by doi...
Ep. 14- Eat at Home, Save Money/ Save Time... to Spray
Want to save money, stop eating out. Easier said than done. In this episode Tyler and Anna are back at it. It's the time of year to start thinking about weed control. Herbicides have there place and Tyler talks about pre-emerg...
Ep. 13 - Save for a Snowy Day
Best episode of the year, so far. Anna and Tyler talk winter weather tips. Tyler gives some tips on protecting plants and making sure to provide adequate nutrition to livestock in winter weather. Some of the tips, would have been ni...
Ep. 12 - Track Your Expenses & Moving Towards Regenerative Agriculture
In this episode, Anna continues with her financial tips with how to track monthly expenses. If you're not tracking them, they are likely higher than you think. Tyler discusses regenerative agriculture and how it looks like there is going ...
Ep. 11 - New Year, New Problems 2026
In this episode of Stone County Extension Saves the World, Anna and Tyler discuss new year's resolutions and setting goals that are S.M.A.R.T. Anna gives tips on where to start for achieving financial goals and going about checking your c...
Ep. 10 - Looking Back at 2025, Highlights and Failures
This is the season finale. Anna and Tyler look back over the program year for 2025 and discuss some of their program successes and the not so successful programs. They give highlights for 4-H, Ag, and FCS. A few funny things that ha...
Ep. 9 - A New State Park, Sustainable Gifts, and Winter Feeding
In this episode, Tyler and Anna discuss the news about Blanchard Springs becoming the 53rd Arkansas State Park and Tyler's time working as a cave guide. Anna gives some ideas for being more sustainable this holiday season. Do you know how...
Ep. 8 - Naughty Food Preservation Practices & Nice Pond Management Tips
In this episode of Stone County Extension Saves the World, Tyler and Anna get onto the topic of pet peeves. Anna talks about the dangers that could happen when following improper canning information found on the internet. Tyler discusses ...
Ep. 7 - Stone County 4-H Takes Over the Podcast
In this episode of Stone County Extension Saves the World records on location for the annual Stone County 4-H Food Drive. A few of the Stone County 4-H members take over the podcast to talk about different topics they are interested in. T...
Ep. 6 - Holiday Food Poisoning Prevention
In this episode of Stone County Extension Saves the World, Anna discusses how to keep your family safe from food borne illnesses this holiday season. Tyler talks about cleaning up gardens, composting, and why folks should get there soil t...