We welcome you to the Madison County Milk House, hosted by Samantha Field the Madison County Public Information Officer. This is where we talk about the big topics both North and South of Rt. 20.

Avian (Bird) Flu is something we keep hearing about, but what is Avian Flu? Is it an illness found in humans or just birds? Is there a vaccine? We know many people in our rural agriculture community have questions so we sit down with Nicole Jusko, Epidemiologist for Madison County Public Health, and Larkin Podsiedlik, Executive Director of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Madison County, to help answer some of those questions.

Cornell Cooperative Extension Madison County:
- Frequently asked questions about bird flu in New York State
- Contact: (315) 684-3001

Madison County Public Health
- Avian (Bird) Flu
- Contact: (315) 366-2361 option 2

How to report suspected cases of avian flu:
- NYSDEC for reporting Wildlife
- Farm flock - contact CCE Madison County at 315-684-3001

If you have a question you would like answered here on the Madison County Milk House podcast simply email us at pio@madisoncounty.ny.gov.

We welcome you to the Madison County Milk House, hosted by Samantha Field the Madison County Public Information Officer. This is where we talk about the big topics both North and South of Rt. 20.

Since President Donald Trump took office again on Jan. 20, federal law enforcement, especially U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), have been tasked to detain and deport undocumented immigrants. We have been hearing about Raids, mostly in larger cities, of agents arresting individuals who are undocumented or here or illegally. What role does Madison County law enforcement, such as the Madison County Sheriff's Office have in working with the federal government?

Madison County Sheriff Todd Hood discusses the role of the Sheriff's Office and what our residents should know.

Madison County CCE has been sharing with our agriculture community information they may want to know as well as to action they should take to be sure your business and employees are as prepared as they possibly can be for any immigration enforcement.

If you have a question you would like answered here on the Madison County Milk House podcast simply email us at pio@madisoncounty.ny.gov.

We welcome you to the Madison County Milk House, hosted by Samantha Field the Madison County, NY Public Information Office. This is where we talk about the big topics both North and South of Rt. 20.

Did you know that the first wind turbines in New York State were in Madison County? They went online in the Town of Madison in 2000. Since then multiple wind farms and solar farms have popped up across our rural landscape. There are more projects on the horizon.

On the Milk House this week is a panel of members and leaders in our community who are concerned about how New York State is dealing with renewable energy. They are asking the State to give municipalities their right to "home rule" once again, and to slow down and take a real look at what zero emissions truly means for our communities.

Take a listen to our panel about what the true issues are for our rural community when it comes to renewable energy projects and how they impact you, your home, and your wallet.

Panel:
- James J. Cunningham, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors and Town of Nelson Supervisor
- Dave Jones, Town of Fenner Supervisor
- Matthew Roberts, City of Oneida Supervisor
- Nadine Bell, Attorney for many Madison County municipalities
- Sue Yaulis, Town of Fenner Planning Board

If you have a question you would like answered here on the Madison County Milk House podcast simply email us at pio@madisoncounty.ny.gov.

We welcome you to the Madison County Milk House, hosted by Samantha Field the Madison County, NY Public Information Office. This is where we talk about the big topics both North and South of Rt. 20.

The Holidays are here! So what events are happening locally, what about gift ideas? Madison County Historian Matt Urtz and Samantha sit down with guests from all over Madison County to talk about the spirit of the holidays. There is an event or gift for everyone on your list.

Do you know someone who loves the Wizard of Oz or Wicked? Allison Lehr, the Museum Manager for All Things Oz joins us to talk about the upcoming Wicked Premier and some special items you can see at the museum and purchase at the museum. Did you know L. Frank Baum did not just write books about Oz, but about Santa Claus as well?

Get ready for the Madison County Historical Society's Christmas Open House on December 8. Executive Director Gina Stankivitz talks about how you can shop for that person in your life that loves history and hear live music and see beautiful holiday decor.

We talk with new Historic Site Manager Paul Nazca and Interpretive Programs Assistant Jackie Roshia about the 50th Anniversary of Christmas at Lorenzo. Visit the past and experience the beauty of 13 fully decorated rooms. This annual holiday celebration will feature a tour of the decorated mansion, refreshments, live music, and horse-drawn sleigh/wagon rides.

We travel a little further south to our neighbors at the Chenango County Historical Society and with the Earlville Opera House about some great holiday events they have coming up. Chenango County Historical Society's Parade of Trees begins December 1. Earlville Opera House has events through the end of the year including their Annual Holiday Sale beginning November 27.

This year shop and visit local places for the Holidays.

If you have a question you would like answered here on the Madison County Milk House podcast simply email us at pio@madisoncounty.ny.gov.

We welcome you to the Madison County Milk House, hosted by Samantha Field the Madison County, NY Public Information Office. This is where we talk about the big topics both North and South of Rt. 20.

This week we sit down with the Madison County Planning Department to get an update on Delphi Falls Count Park. Our Phase II construction project of the visitors center and trail to the lower falls is on schedule to be completed in the next few weeks. Take a listen to hear about when the lower part of the falls will reopen to the public.

Make sure to check out all three of Madison County's beautiful parks.

If you have a question you would like answered here on the Madison County Milk House podcast simply email us at pio@madisoncounty.ny.gov.

We welcome you to the Madison County Milk House, hosted by Samantha Field the Madison County, NY Public Information Office. This is where we talk about the big topics both North and South of Rt. 20.

This week we sit down with Sarah Murdie who is the Director of Wanderers' Rest Humane Association, the only animal shelter in Madison County, and the Director of the Madison County Veterans Service Agency Ron Raymer. The two organizations were brought together by Town of Lincoln Supervisor Melissa During, and have been doing amazing things ever since.

Take a listen as we discuss their collaboration to create Karma's Kompanions which unites veterans with shelter animals, and how the program creates a mutually beneficial relationship.

Karma's Kompanions: https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/3122/Karmas-Kompanions
How to donate: https://wanderersrest.org/donate/

If you have a question you would like answered here on the Madison County Milk House podcast simply email us at pio@madisoncounty.ny.gov.

We welcome you to the Madison County Milk House. Hosted by Samantha Field the Madison County, NY Public Information Office. This is where we talk about the big topics both North and South of Rt. 20.

Come out and walk in the steps of hundreds of abolitionists as they made their way from Canastota to Peterboro in 1835 to meet and establish the New York State Anti-Slavery Society. The Abolition Road walk is now in its 3rd year. It celebrates unity and shines a light on a largely unrecognized, pivotal moment in history of the abolition movement. We talk with Marilyn Higgins, a volunteer with the Erie Canalway National Corridor, who helped create the Abolition Road walk.

Also, joining the conversation are Madison County Historian Matt Urtz who will be speaking at the walk.

Please join the event on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 10:00 AM. You can learn more and register by going to www.abolitionroad.org. Take the time to walk in the steps of history and learn more about the "grandest revolution the world has ever seen".

If you have a question you would like answered here on the Madison County Milk House podcast simply email us at pio@madisoncounty.ny.gov.

We welcome you to the Madison County Milk House. Hosted by Samantha Field the Madison County, NY Public Information Office. This is where we talk about the big topics both North and South of Rt. 20.

Madison County has a lot to offer in the Fall, not only the beauty of the changing leaves, or apple picking or pumpkin picking, but also events. The Fall means that the Madison County Historical Society's Craft Festival and Hop Fest are here!

Take a listen to Gina Stankivitz, the Executive Director of the Madison County Historical Society as she talks about the 60th Annual Craft Festival on Cottage Lawn in Oneida coming up September 7 and 8. As well as dive into the history of hops and why we celebrate our agricultural history with Hop Fest on September 14 and 15.

You can learn more about the events and purchase your tickets by going to www.mchs1900.org.

Link to Cazenovia Blacksmith History https://www.cazblacksmith.org/

If you have a question you would like answered here on the Madison County Milk House podcast simply email us at pio@madisoncounty.ny.gov.