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Dutchess County Fair - Legacy of Agriculture & Community

Dutchess County Fair - Legacy of Agriculture & Community

著者: Dutchess County Agricultural Society
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A podcast dedicated to celebrating the people, farms, and traditions that make agriculture such an important part of our lives here in Dutchess County and beyond.


Hosted by Suzanne Rajczi — is a 25-year member of the Dutchess County Agricultural Society, foodservice industry leader, community advocate, and passionate supporter of local agriculture.


This podcast shines a spotlight on agriculture and community — and the incredible stories behind them.

© 2026 Dutchess County Fair - Legacy of Agriculture & Community
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  • Sweet Corn Ice Cream?! And Somehow It Actually Works | Cooper Lane farm
    2026/05/26

    Host Suzanne Rajczi, visits Cooper Lane Farms with Katie Hines and Bob Ferris to explore the farm’s history and how it evolved from a former dairy property into an operation focused on hay, sweet corn, and local food education. Bob discusses hand-picked sweet corn, hay production and crop rotation, and the challenges and satisfaction of sustaining agriculture, including land conservation and changing economics. Katie shares her 4-H journey from Cloverbud through showing and selling Southdown sheep at the Dutchess County Fair, detailing sheep care, lambing, and animal stewardship for quality meat and wool. She also explains how she built Zo’s Ice Cream, emphasizing small-batch production, local sourcing, the “cow to cone in three days” model, seasonal flavors like sweet corn ice cream, and educational school programs connecting kids to where food comes from, ahead of the Dutchess County Fair’s 180th anniversary.

    00:00 Podcast Welcome
    02:34 Sweet Corn Work
    04:27 Hay Fields Rotation
    07:53 Animals and Aging
    08:41 Katie 4H Journey
    11:02 Fair Auction Lessons
    14:57 Sheep Care Basics
    18:55 Local Lamb Quality
    21:21 Zoes Ice Cream Story
    23:27 Local Flavors Ingredients
    24:20 Sweet Corn Flavor
    26:13 Sourcing Local Ingredients
    31:52 Future of Local Farming
    38:25 Advice for Young Farmers
    43:11 Sheep Raising Basics
    46:32 Podcast Wrap and Fair

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    48 分
  • Percheron Horses Explained: Power, History & Training
    2026/05/12

    Step into the powerful world of Percheron draft horses and carriage driving in this episode of Monday Moments. Host Suzanne Rajczi, speaks with Frank Castella of Castle Carriage about the history, strength, and legacy of these incredible horses from their origins as medieval warhorses in France to their vital role in American agriculture.

    Frank shares how he trains draft horses using trust and consistency, breaks down hitch terminology, and explains how teams are built for parades, weddings, competitions, and even film work. He also tells the story of acquiring his first Percheron and building a life around these animals.

    A highlight of this episode is the inspiring Warrior Wagon Veterans Appreciation Project—an accessible, military-themed wagon Frank designed to honor service members. From 2014 to 2024, the project recognized nearly 600 veterans and public servants, blending agriculture, craftsmanship, and patriotism.

    If you’re interested in horses, farming, history, or honoring those who serve, this episode delivers.

    00:51 Meet Frank Castella
    02:02 Percheron Origins and Warhorses
    04:47 Hitches and Horsemen Basics
    06:30 Draft Breeds Compared
    10:06 Size Weight and Farm Work
    12:48 First Percheron at the Fair
    16:07 Building Teams and Wagons
    23:31 Training with Kindness
    27:30 Trust Building Timeline
    29:33 Breaking Cart Gone Wrong
    32:09 Warrior Wagon Origins
    43:36 Impact Honoring 600 Heroes
    46:49 Hitch Roles And Training
    49:03 Driving Cues And Control
    50:25 Favorite Horses And Joy
    52:33 Youth And Agriculture Future
    56:47 Final Thanks And Fair Promo

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    59 分
  • Why Bees Are Essential to Our Food System
    2026/04/28

    Discover the vital role honeybees play in pollination, agriculture, and our food supply in this episode of Monday Moments. Host Suzanne Rajczi sits down with beekeeper Michael
    Vlei Forge Apiary, in Rhinebeck, NY, to explore the fascinating world of beekeeping in the Hudson Valley.

    From hive structure and bee lifecycles to raw honey production and pollination economics, this episode breaks down how bees impact everything from local farms to global food systems. Michael shares his journey from professional horseshoer to beekeeper, along with insights on hive management, swarming, winter survival, and transporting bees for crop pollination.

    We also dive into major threats facing honeybees today, including pesticides, habitat loss, weather changes, and varroa mites—plus how organic beekeeping practices can help.
    If you’ve ever wondered how bees make honey, how to start beekeeping, or why bees are essential to agriculture, this episode is for you.



    TIMESTAMPS
    00:00 Welcome to the Podcast
    02:45 Western Honeybee Basics
    04:41 Pollination Economics
    06:27 How Bees Navigate Home
    09:45 Bee Life Cycle Explained
    13:37 Winter Survival and Feeding
    15:43 Swarming and Space Management
    17:29 Hive Architecture Tour
    20:28 Queen Marking and Stings
    24:43 Hudson Valley Nectar Flows
    29:17 Fairground Apiary and Organic Care
    31:03 Mites and Bee Biosecurity
    34:21 Dutchess County Fair
    38:03 Bee Stressors and Habitat
    40:00 Starting Beekeeping Tips
    46:04 Real Honey vs Adulteration
    49:10 Harvesting and Bottling Honey
    50:59 Honey Varieties and Judging
    56:45 Comb Honey and Wax
    58:44 Helping Bees at Home
    01:00:40 Stings and Protective Gear

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