Farmer incomes, Rural crime, Monkeypox emergency

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An agricultural economics professor helps us better understand a rise in farmers earning income away from the farm. Then, we talk to a pair of journalists about a rise in rural crime during the pandemic. Later, an infectious disease doctor shares what you need to know about monkeypox.

Featured in this Show

  • More than half of Wisconsin farmers work away from the farm

    More than half of Wisconsin farmers say farming isn’t their primary occupation. We talk about what that means for the future of the state’s agricultural industry.

  • Monkeypox declared a global health emergency

    Monkeypox cases are rising across the world and in the United States. An immunologist joins us to talk about what the virus is and what you need to know to stay safe.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Tyler Ditter Technical Director
  • Clara Neupert Producer
  • Emilie Burditt Producer
  • Steve Deller Guest
  • Dr. Jonathan Temte Guest

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