Science by the Slice

Rural Community Health Science, Policy, and the Future: Episode 2

The 2024 State of the Science Meeting from the Southeastern Coastal Center for Agricultural Health and Safety brought together several researchers and Extension professionals working at the intersection of agricultural health and safety research, policy, and outreach communication. In this episode, two speakers from the meeting reconvene to share a conversation about innovative rural health initiatives. Dr. Holly Cost, assistant vice president for University Outreach and Public Service at Auburn University, and Dr. Mark Holmes, director of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research, explore the challenges and disparities in healthcare access between urban and rural communities, touching on issues like hospital closures, limited specialty services, and the importance of local leadership. They emphasize the need for tailored healthcare solutions to address the unique needs of rural populations.

Rural Community Health Science, Policy, and the Future: Episode 1

The 2024 State of the Science Meeting from the Southeastern Coastal Center for Agricultural Health and Safety brought together several researchers and Extension professionals working at the intersection of agricultural health and safety research, policy, and outreach communication. In this episode, three speakers from the meeting reconvene to share a conversation highlighting the importance of culturally sensitive health interventions and innovative solutions to bridge healthcare gaps in rural areas. You’ll hear Dr. John Diaz. Dr. Lauri Baker, and Dr. David Buys discuss how factors like economic stability, education access, healthcare quality, neighborhood environment, and social context influence the health and well-being of farmworkers. Our guests also emphasize the vital role of Cooperative Extension in connecting land-grant universities with communities, particularly in the context of medicine and public health. Examples from Florida and Mississippi are highlighted, showing how the roles of Extension have evolved from primarily agricultural and home economics education to encompassing broader health initiatives.Resources:2024 SCCAHS State of the Science MeetingOn The Farm Film Series: https://www.onthefarm.life/ CAFE Latino: https://extadmin.ifas.ufl.edu/teams-and-programs/cafe-latino/ Transcripts available here: https://piecenter.com/media/podcast/#transcriptAre you an educator? The Science by the Slice podcast aims to inform diverse audiences about important issues in agriculture, natural resources, and public health. Check out our learning guides that were created as an educational tool to facilitate discussions related to the topics presented in podcast episodes. Download the learning guides here: https://piecenter.com/media/podcast/learn/

Introducing New PIE Academy Course: Disaster Management and Communication for Agriculture and Natural Resources

In this episode of Science by the Slice, Dr. Angie Lindsey and Aly Morrison introduce a new course from PIE Academy, the PIE Center’s professional development education component. Dr. Lindsey and Morrison explain the unique needs of agricultural and natural resource (ANR) communities, especially amid the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, and how this course will help those who live and work in ANR be more resilient through disasters. Disaster Management and Communication for Agriculture and Natural Resources addresses preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery, and includes interactive elements and resources. Registration details and course access are available on the PIE Center's website at https://piecenter.com/pie-academy/. Resources:PIE Academy webpage: https://piecenter.com/pie-academy/Florida Extension Disaster Education Network: https://piecenter.com/fl-eden/Transcripts available here: https://piecenter.com/media/podcast/#transcriptAre you an educator? The Science by the Slice podcast aims to inform diverse audiences about important issues in agriculture, natural resources, and public health. Check out our learning guides that were created as an educational tool to facilitate discussions related to the topics presented in podcast episodes. Download the learning guides here: https://piecenter.com/media/podcast/learn/

The Blue Revolution: Aquaculture in Florida and Beyond

As the global population surges towards the 10 billion mark, the challenge of meeting the escalating food demands sustainably is an ever-pressing concern. In this episode of Science by the Slice, Dr. Ken Riley from NOAA Fisheries, Office of Aquaculture shares how aquaculture is a growing industry in the U.S. and many other parts of the world, to meet these needs of rising food demands. Dr. Riley shares from his vast experience, spanning industry, academia, and nonprofit work, to discuss aquaculture, where the breeding, rearing, and harvesting of fish, shellfish, and aquatic plants could be one component to our future food security. This episode also covers the environmental implications of aquaculture, examining the challenges of working with different climate conditions and the importance of technology in improving efficiency. Listen to learn about this holistic approach to aquaculture, balancing the needs of humans with the health of marine ecosystems.Resources:PIE Center Aquaculture Toolkit: https://piecenter.com/aquaculture-toolkit/NOAA Aquaculture Website: https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/topic/aquacultureNOAA Office of Aquaculture Website: https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/about/office-aquacultureFlorida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Division of Aquaculture Website: https://www.fdacs.gov/Divisions-Offices/Aquaculture Transcripts available here: https://piecenter.com/media/podcast/#transcriptAre you an educator? The Science by the Slice podcast aims to inform diverse audiences about important issues in agriculture, natural resources, and public health. Check out our learning guides that were created as an educational tool to facilitate discussions related to the topics presented in podcast episodes. Download the learning guides here: https://piecenter.com/media/podcast/learn/Music "Shelftop Speech" by Blue Dot Sessions at https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/thimble-rider/shelftop-speech/ Under CC BY license Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0 DEED), https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/

Looking Back and Looking Forward: 2024 EP

We've made it to Season Four! We're beginning our fourth season of Science by the Slice as we have the past two seasons by looking back and looking forward. That is, revisiting clips from last season while examining one theme and then looking forward to what we have in store for 2024.This episode incorporates the theme of patience. You’ll hear clips from season three while unpacking the intricate relationship between patience and life outcomes. Patience manifests in the fabric of our communities, influencing such topics as the resilience of our food and agricultural systems and land conservation. Then, you’ll hear about some of the upcoming topics we have planned for 2024.Resources:Hanushek, Eric A, et al. (2024). Can Patience Account for Subnational Differences in Student Achievement? Regional Analysis with Facebook Interests. National Bureau of Economic Research. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4574635.Mischel, W, et al. (1989). Delay of Gratification in Children. Science, 244(4907) 933–938. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.2658056.Schlam, Tanya R., et al. (2013). Preschoolers’ Delay of Gratification Predicts Their Body Mass 30 Years Later. Journal of Pediatrics, 162(1) 90–93. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpeds.2012.06.049.Transcripts available here: https://piecenter.com/media/podcast/#transcriptAre you an educator? The Science by the Slice podcast aims to inform diverse audiences about important issues in agriculture, natural resources, and public health. Check out our learning guides that were created as an educational tool to facilitate discussions related to the topics presented in podcast episodes. Download the learning guides here: https://piecenter.com/media/podcast/learn/Music "The Maison" by Blue Dot Sessions at https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/desjardins/the-maison/ Under CC BY license Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0 DEED), https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/Music "Astrisx" by Blue Dot Sessions at https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/Bodytonic/Astrisx/ Under CC BY license Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0 DEED), https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/Music "Ô Zéphyr" by Portron Portron Lopez at https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Portron_Portron_Lopez/De_Colre_Et_DEnvie/07__Zphyr/ Under CC BY license Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 DEED), https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/