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Amish dairy farmers’ struggle, the battle against meth continues in rural Wisconsin

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A drug syringe being picked up
In this Aug. 9, 2019, file photo, a drug syringe found behind a vacant property in northeast Albuquerque, N.M., is placed into a container, as crews attempt to clear the lot of needles and other heroin paraphernalia. Last week, Oregon became the first state in the country to decriminalize possession of small amounts of heroin, cocaine, LSD and other hard drugs. Instead of going to trial and facing possible jail time, a person would have the option of paying a $100 fine or attend new “addiction recovery centers.” (Mary Hudetz/ AP Photo)

We explore the challenges Amish dairy farmers are facing during the pandemic. Then, we hear about the ongoing methamphetamine epidemic from an official in northwestern Wisconsin.

Featured in this Show

  • The plight of Amish dairy farmers

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    Dairy farmers have faced substantial difficulties during the pandemic. But what about the Amish? We ask a professor who studies Amish populations about the unique challenges facing these farmers who don’t use modern technology in their milk production.

  • Chippewa County’s efforts to end the meth epidemic

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    Methamphetamine use in Chippewa County has surged since 2015, including a 250 percent increase in meth-related criminal cases. We ask the coordinator for the Stand Against Meth campaign about how the county is addressing the increase.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Trevor Hook Producer
  • Mackenzie Krumme Producer
  • Maria Lopez Technical Director
  • John Cross Guest
  • Rose Baier Guest

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