We learn how workers in Wisconsin are looking to bolster family farm income via employment in surrounding communities. Then a Wisconsin professor talks about collaborating with NASA to ensure useful air quality data. And we hear about a trail improving access to the Driftless Area.
Featured in this Episode
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Off-farm employment in rural communities
Wisconsin farms are increasingly relying on their surrounding rural communities for off-farm supplemental income. An agricultural economics professor joins us to discuss how the role of farms in local economies has changed in recent years.
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The economy and the election
We learn how the economy has stayed front of mind for voters, and how it’s playing out in this year’s campaigns.
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Scientists can tell how well we are keeping our air clean — even after wildfires make it worse
A Wisconsin professor and member of the “Science Moms” nonprofit talks about tightening air quality standards and how her work with NASA helps keep air quality data as accurate and useful as possible.
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New trail will connect 50 miles of the Driftless Area
The trail will make the Driftless Area, which is 97 percent privately owned, more accessible to hikers and tourists.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Steve Deller Guest
- Tracey Holloway Guest
- Barb Barzen Guest
- Emily Butler Guest
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Avery Lea Rogers Producer
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
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