Thunder Counrty Ag Report host Mike Sakell checks in with Michelle Proscia of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Sullivan County to discuss the upcoming Beef Quality Assurance Training being hosted in Orange County as part of joint training program with Cornell Cooperative of Sullivan, Orange and Ulster Counties.

Thunder Country Ag Report is talking fermentation with Tannis Kowalchuk of Willow Wisp Farm and Farm Arts Collective This SUNDAY September 24th, at the Callicoon Farmers Market visit the Farm Arts Collective tent to get a hands-on fermentation lesson with Tannis Kowalchuk and Jess Beveridge.Bring a mason jar, and while at market, buy fermentable veg like daikon, cabbage, beets, turnips, carrots from your favorite farmers and come visit!

Thunder Country Ag and Garden Report with guest Joy Leon,Nutrition and Physical Activity Educator at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Sullivan County talking about "Cooking Matters in Your Community" benefits and programs at the Sullivan Fresh Farmers Markets and more. You can get info on the FreshRX program through this link:https://sullivancce.org/food-nutrition/rx-program

The Thunder Country Ag and Garden Report checks in with The Old Farmers Almanac Associate Editor Tim Goodwin. Host Mike Sakell takes a deep dive into the workings of The Old Farmers Almanac discussing its history, features and of course the weather!

Thunder Country Ag Report Host Mike Sakell speaks with Peter Pockriss of Farming Bovina about Bovina Farm Day on Sunday September 3rd 2023 and the local community group Farming Bovina and how they support local agriculture.

MIke Sakell checks in with NYS Ag and Markets Commissioner Richard Ball to talk about hightlights at the Great NY State Fair, plus an update on Farm Bill issues and the recent executive order from Governor Kathy Hochul at the Great New York State Fair directing State agencies to increase the percentage of food sourced from New York farmers and producers.

Thunder Country Ag Report this week features Interim Director of the Great New York State Fair Sean Hennessey talking about everything Agriculture during the 18 day 2023 fair. Saturday Morning at 6:30 Thunder 102 and on the Thunder Country Ag Report podcast.

It's just about time for the 143rd Annual Grahamsville Little Worlds Fair next weekend! Mike Sakell chats with Barbara Moran 4-H Youth Development Program Manager for Cornell Cooperative Extension of Sullivan County about the Youth Fair, with 4-H activities and plenty of fun.

The Thunder Country Ag and Garden Report focuses on farming and mental health. Mike Sakell checks in with guests Heather Chauncey, LCAT Clinical Case Manager & Therapist with New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health (NYCAMH) and Elaine Eaton Family Consultant and Licensed Mental Health Counselor with NY FARMNET. Both guests discuss the stresses and isolation sometimes associated with farming and how NYCAMH and NY FARMNET offer on site and confidential services.