Environment
Digging into Farm Life in Tioga County
Cornell students Dan Chamberlain and Michaela Barry discussed their work with the Our Farms, Our Stories project, sponsored by Cornell Cooperative Extension in Tioga County. This interview aired on September 19, 2016.
Read MoreJudy’s Day at Cornell Plantations
Esther Racoosin speaks with Diane Miske, Visitor Services Coordinator at Cornell Plantations, about the upcoming festival, Judy’s Day. This year the festival theme is “Food Plants of the Americas”. Miske speaks about the various foods, games, stories and events that will be featured. For more information, Click Here. This interview aired on the September 22nd edition…
Read MoreCongressional Candidate John Plumb Explains His Positions
Fracking, the Trans-Pacific Partnership, drones, Social Security and the Affordable Care Act are among the issues John Plumb discusses with WRFI’s Lori Sonken. A Democrat, Plumb is challenging Republican Tom Reed to represent New York’s 23rd Congressional District in Washington, D.C. This interview aired on August 12, 2016.
Read MoreLyme Disease Vaccine Needed
Susan Boutros with Ithaca-based Environmental Associates LTD speaks with WRFI’s Lori Sonken about lyme disease infecting Central New York, among other areas. This interview aired on July 29, 2016.
Read MoreTwo Area Farmers Keep Their Heads Above Water During the Drought – July 28th, 2016
Farmer Chaw Chang talks with WRFI Community Radio News’ Kwame Acheampong about the adaptations his farm has made due to the drought that has severely affected Tompkins County. Farmer Tony Potenza also discussed how his farm adapted to drought conditions with special news correspondent Felix Teitelbaum. This interview originally aired on the July 28th, 2016 edition…
Read MoreHilary Lambert of the Cayuga Lake Watershed Network-July 26th, 2016
Esther Racoosin talks with Hilary Lambert, Executive Director and Steward of the Cayuga Lake Watershed Network (CLWN). They discussed the effects of the current severe drought on the watershed and suggestions for how citizens can conserve water. Go to http://www.cayugalake.org for information about CLWN, and for more information about water conservation during a drought,…
Read MoreWhat’s Happening with the We are Seneca Lake Campaign
WRFI’s Lori Sonken talks with Jan Quarles and Michael Dineen about new developments with the We are Seneca Lake campaign. This interview aired on May 20, 2016
Read MoreWhat's Happening with the We are Seneca Lake Campaign
WRFI’s Lori Sonken talks with Jan Quarles and Michael Dineen about new developments with the We are Seneca Lake campaign. This interview aired on May 20, 2016
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