Special Agent Moms

County Fair Isn't Just For Kids

Think the county fair is just for kids? Think again! There’s something for EVERYONE at the county fair.  Special Agent Moms is your go-to podcast for tackling real-world challenges with practical, research-based solutions. Hosted by Robin Eubank-Callis and Jodi Denton, Family & Consumer Science Agents with K-State Research & Extension, this show offers listeners nearly 40 years of combined expertise in navigating family, community, and youth development. Robin, based in Barber County, and Jodi, serving Pratt County, bring a wealth of knowledge from their roles in Extension and 4-H programming. Each episode covers topics that matter most to families and communities - think parenting tips, nutrition advice, financial strategies, and youth development. Whether you're a parent, educator, or community leader, Robin and Jodi's down-to-earth conversations and actionable insights will help you to make informed decisions for a better tomorrow. Got questions or suggestions?  Robin at (620) 886-3971  ⁠reubank@ksu.edu⁠ Jodi at (620) 672-6121 jodenton@ksu.edu Barber County Extension Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/barbercountyextension⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/barbercountyextension] Pratt County Extension: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/PrattCoExtension⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/PrattCoExtension] Pratt County Extension Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/prattksre/?igsh=emx3MXBrMjFsc3Q5⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/prattksre/?igsh=emx3MXBrMjFsc3Q5] Pratt County Extension YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@k-stateresearchextensionpr9721 [https://www.youtube.com/@k-stateresearchextensionpr9721]

Everything Canning

This week, we’re talking about safe home food preservation with Karen Blakeslee from the K-State Rapid Response Center and Kansas Value Added Foods Lab! Rapid Response Center [https://www.rrc.k-state.edu/] https://www.rrc.k-state.edu/ [https://www.rrc.k-state.edu/]  785-532-1673 kblakesl@k-state.edu [kblakesl@k-state.edu] Kansas Value Added Foods Lab [https://www.ksre.k-state.edu/kvafl/] https://www.ksre.k-state.edu/kvafl/ [https://www.ksre.k-state.edu/kvafl/]  785-532-1294 kvafl@ksu.edu Special Agent Moms is your go-to podcast for tackling real-world challenges with practical, research-based solutions. Hosted by Robin Eubank-Callis and Jodi Denton, Family & Consumer Science Agents with K-State Research & Extension, this show offers listeners nearly 40 years of combined expertise in navigating family, community, and youth development. Robin, based in Barber County, and Jodi, serving Pratt County, bring a wealth of knowledge from their roles in Extension and 4-H programming. Each episode covers topics that matter most to families and communities - think parenting tips, nutrition advice, financial strategies, and youth development. Whether you're a parent, educator, or community leader, Robin and Jodi's down-to-earth conversations and actionable insights will help you to make informed decisions for a better tomorrow. Got questions or suggestions?  Robin at (620) 886-3971  ⁠reubank@ksu.edu⁠ Jodi at (620) 672-6121 jodenton@ksu.edu Barber County Extension Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/barbercountyextension⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/barbercountyextension] Pratt County Extension: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/PrattCoExtension⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/PrattCoExtension] Pratt County Extension Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/prattksre/?igsh=emx3MXBrMjFsc3Q5⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/prattksre/?igsh=emx3MXBrMjFsc3Q5] Pratt County Extension YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@k-stateresearchextensionpr9721 [https://www.youtube.com/@k-stateresearchextensionpr9721]

Teen Jobs

Robin and Jodi are back from a short break with a brand-new episode all about teen jobs!  In this episode, they dive into the many benefits of teens working—like building resumes, learning interview skills, managing money, discovering new interests, and staying active during the school break.  They also share practical tips for job hunting, networking, and even thinking outside the box with entrepreneurial ideas. _______________________________________________________________ Resources Utah State: https://extension.usu.edu/news_sections/home_family_and_food/summer-job [https://extension.usu.edu/news_sections/home_family_and_food/summer-job]  Teens For Hire: https://teens4hire.org/ [https://teens4hire.org/]  Special Agent Moms is your go-to podcast for tackling real-world challenges with practical, research-based solutions. Hosted by Robin Eubank-Callis and Jodi Denton, Family & Consumer Science Agents with K-State Research & Extension, this show offers listeners nearly 40 years of combined expertise in navigating family, community, and youth development. Robin, based in Barber County, and Jodi, serving Pratt County, bring a wealth of knowledge from their roles in Extension and 4-H programming. Each episode covers topics that matter most to families and communities - think parenting tips, nutrition advice, financial strategies, and youth development. Whether you're a parent, educator, or community leader, Robin and Jodi's down-to-earth conversations and actionable insights will help you to make informed decisions for a better tomorrow. Got questions or suggestions?  Robin at (620) 886-3971  ⁠reubank@ksu.edu⁠ Jodi at (620) 672-6121 jodenton@ksu.edu Barber County Extension Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/barbercountyextension⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/barbercountyextension] Pratt County Extension: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/PrattCoExtension⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/PrattCoExtension] Pratt County Extension Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/prattksre/?igsh=emx3MXBrMjFsc3Q5⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/prattksre/?igsh=emx3MXBrMjFsc3Q5] Pratt County Extension YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@k-stateresearchextensionpr9721 [https://www.youtube.com/@k-stateresearchextensionpr9721]

National Volunteer Week

It’s  Volunteer Week and this week’s Special Agent Mom’s Podcast features Shannon Bergner — a Pratt County native and volunteer force! Celebrate service, heart, and hometown heroes.  _______________________________________________________________ K-State Research and Extension and 4-H adult volunteers will be among millions of volunteers recognized for their contributions during National Volunteer Week, April 20-26, 2025. National Volunteer Week is about recognizing the work of volunteers nationwide who give their time, talent, and energy to improve the quality of life for others.  Volunteers are a fantastic resource when we look hours given and the value of that time. According to 2023 data from Independent Sector [https://independentsector.org/], the value of volunteer time in Kansas is $29.69 per hour. Independent Sector calculates the value of an hour of volunteer time based on hourly earnings for private non-farm and non-managerial occupations, plus a 15.7% increase for the value of fringe benefits.  - Beth Hinshaw _______________________________________________________________ Special Agent Moms is your go-to podcast for tackling real-world challenges with practical, research-based solutions. Hosted by Robin Eubank-Callis and Jodi Drake, Family & Consumer Science Agents with K-State Research & Extension, this show offers listeners nearly 40 years of combined expertise in navigating family, community, and youth development. Robin, based in Barber County, and Jodi, serving Pratt County, bring a wealth of knowledge from their roles in Extension and 4-H programming. Each episode covers topics that matter most to families and communities - think parenting tips, nutrition advice, financial strategies, and youth development. Whether you're a parent, educator, or community leader, Robin and Jodi's down-to-earth conversations and actionable insights will help you to make informed decisions for a better tomorrow. Got questions or suggestions?  Robin at (620) 886-3971  ⁠reubank@ksu.edu⁠ Jodi at (620) 672-6121 ⁠jdrake@ksu.edu⁠  Barber County Extension Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/barbercountyextension⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/barbercountyextension] Pratt County Extension: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/PrattCoExtension⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/PrattCoExtension] Pratt County Extension Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/prattksre/?igsh=emx3MXBrMjFsc3Q5⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/prattksre/?igsh=emx3MXBrMjFsc3Q5] Pratt County Extension YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@k-stateresearchextensionpr9721 [https://www.youtube.com/@k-stateresearchextensionpr9721]

Is My Food Still safe?

Is My Food Still Safe? Storms, power outages, and… food safety? This week on the Special Agent Mom's Podcast, Jodi sits down with Melissa Thimesch, Kingman County Extension Agent, to talk about how to keep your food safe when the unexpected hits.  _______________________________________________________________ Special Agent Moms is your go-to podcast for tackling real-world challenges with practical, research-based solutions. Hosted by Robin Eubank-Callis and Jodi Drake, Family & Consumer Science Agents with K-State Research & Extension, this show offers listeners nearly 40 years of combined expertise in navigating family, community, and youth development. Robin, based in Barber County, and Jodi, serving Pratt County, bring a wealth of knowledge from their roles in Extension and 4-H programming. Each episode covers topics that matter most to families and communities - think parenting tips, nutrition advice, financial strategies, and youth development. Whether you're a parent, educator, or community leader, Robin and Jodi's down-to-earth conversations and actionable insights will help you to make informed decisions for a better tomorrow. Got questions or suggestions?  Robin at (620) 886-3971  ⁠reubank@ksu.edu⁠ Jodi at (620) 672-6121 ⁠jdrake@ksu.edu⁠  Barber County Extension Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/barbercountyextension⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/barbercountyextension] Pratt County Extension: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/PrattCoExtension⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/PrattCoExtension] Pratt County Extension Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/prattksre/?igsh=emx3MXBrMjFsc3Q5⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/prattksre/?igsh=emx3MXBrMjFsc3Q5] Pratt County Extension YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@k-stateresearchextensionpr9721⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@k-stateresearchextensionpr9721]