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Explore "njaes" with insightful episodes like "The Future of Extension with Kate Brown", "Leading Extension with Dr. Brad Hillman", "Leading Extension with Peggy Brennan-Tonnetta", "Extension Icons with Dr. Mark Robson" and "Leading Extension with Michele Bakacs" from podcasts like ""RCE Extension 360", "RCE Extension 360", "RCE Extension 360", "RCE Extension 360" and "RCE Extension 360"" and more!

Episodes (5)

The Future of Extension with Kate Brown

In this episode of Extension 360, we chat with Kate Brown. Kate is a Program Associate in the Department of Agriculture & Natural Resources stationed in Burlington County. She shared about her work with farm safety and other related projects.

Rachel and Kathleen talk with Kate about her work and what led her to Cooperative Extension.

enFebruary 08, 2023

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Leading Extension with Dr. Brad Hillman

In this episode of Extension 360, we chat with Dr. Bradley Hillman. Brad served as the Director of the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station for nearly 15 years until 2015. He has been a professor in the Department of Plant Biology for 35 years. Over the course of his career, his research has focused on virus diseases of blueberry and cranberry, two of New Jersey's most important crops.

Rachel and Kathleen talk with Brad about his work and what led him to this field of study and to a career at a land-grant university. Brad also shares his knowledge about the land-grant university system as well as his personal philosophy and advice for success.

enJanuary 19, 2023

Leading Extension with Peggy Brennan-Tonnetta

In this episode of Extension 360, we chat with Peggy Brennan-Tonetta.

Peggy is the Director of Resource and Economic Development for the Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station. In this role, she is responsible for all NJAES off-campus facilities including research farms, marine research stations and business incubators.

Rachel and Kathleen talk with Peggy about her distinguished record of developing and leading economic development initiatives at the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station, Rutgers University, and the state. Peggy shares about her career at Rutgers and provides advice to others looking to get started on a similar career path.

enJuly 07, 2022

Extension Icons with Dr. Mark Robson

In this episode of Extension 360, we chat with Dr. Mark Robson. Mark Robson is Rutgers Board of Governors Distinguished Service Professor and Distinguished Professor of Plant Biology. His research includes the study toxic effects pesticide and exposure reduction here in New Jersey and globally. In addition, Mark currently serves as the Director of the Office of Continuing Professional Education (OCPE) a unit of Rutgers Cooperative Extension.

Rachel and Kathleen talk with Mark about his storied career focused on teaching and leadership. Mark also shares about his work with risk assessment and pesticide toxicology and what led him to this field of study and to an Extension career. Mark also shares his philosophy and advice for success in Extension.

enMay 05, 2022

Leading Extension with Michele Bakacs

In this episode of Extension 360, we chat with Michele Bakacs, a Environmental & Natural Resources Agent serving Middlesex and Union counties. In addition to her role as a County Agent, Michele also co-leads the statewide Rutgers Environmental Stewards program

Rachel and Kathleen chat with Michele Bakacs about the Environmental Stewards program, her work with a wide vareity of environmental issues, and how she found Extension as a career path. Michele also shares practical suggestions and advice for Extension professionals who are just starting their career and/or are balancing the demands of work and family.

enApril 21, 2022

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Episodes (5)

The Future of Extension with Kate Brown

Leading Extension with Dr. Brad Hillman

Leading Extension with Peggy Brennan-Tonnetta

Extension Icons with Dr. Mark Robson

Leading Extension with Michele Bakacs