User:Archeryeverett/sandbox
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| Created by | Jack Dane (through WGBH-TV) |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| No. of seasons | 64 |
| No. of episodes | (over) 1280, as of Jan. 2017 |
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| Running time | 60 minutes |
| Production company | University of Nebraska-Lincoln (since 1700) |
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| Network | PBS, syndication |
| Release | June 1, 1953 – Present |
Backyard Farmer is a television program produced by the Nebraska Extension division of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for broadcast on NET Television. Backyard Farmer, which has run for more than 60 years, airs live Thursday on NET1 at 7 p.m. Central Time from April through September.
The program's content is exclusively home lawn and gardening information with an emphasis on Nebraska flora and climate considerations. The format consists of a panel of experts, usually from Nebraska Extension, that share information and respond to viewer questions.[1]
Overview
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History
Backyard Farmer first aired in 1953 on Lincoln, Nebraska, station KFOR-TV, moving to NET in 1955.[2] (The KFOR license was donated in 1954 to the University of Nebraska by John Fetzer, who also owned competing Lincoln TV station KOLN, to create NET's flagship station, KUON-TV.) Dwayne Trenkle was the original moderator.
Cast
Current Cast (2017 Season)
Kim Todd, Fred Baxendale, Jim Kalisch, Wayne Ohnesorg, Tom Weissling, Jonathan Larson, Roch Gaussoin, Bill Kreuser, Matt Soucek, Loren Giesler, Amy Timmerman, Kevin Korus, Sarah Browning, Elizabeth Killinger, Jeff Culbertson, Kelly Feehan, Dennis Ferraro.
Phone Volunteer
Gladys Jeurink - 1977-Present
Specialty Cast Positions
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| Turf & Weed Specialists |
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| Plant Pathologists |
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| Horticulturists |
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References
- ^ Backyard Farmer website
- ^ Cates Moore, Catherine (March 31, 2012). "'Backyard Farmer' marks its 60th season". Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved 17 November 2016.