We get an update on the health of soil in the state and an effort to educate farmers about improving it. Then we discuss the pitfalls of generalizing rural residents. And a pair of dragon boat enthusiasts from Minocqua talk about their sport.
Featured in this Episode
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70-foot soil pit helps farmers learn more about soil health
Wisconsin Farm Technology Days, the state’s largest agricultural event, is underway. Our guest from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service tells us how they’re using a 70-foot pit to educate attendees about soil conservation.
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Midwestern author addresses assumptions of rural America
Author and journalist Sarah Smarsh focuses in recent work on what she calls “the dangers of simplistic political and cultural narratives” about rural America. We preview her upcoming public lecture which will be part of UW-Madison’s Morrill Lecture Series.
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Inside the world of dragon boat racing in Minocqua
Ahead of the annual Minocqua Dragon Boat Festival, we talk to a coach and a paddler from the Island City Dragon Boat Club about their success in the sport, including local paddlers heading to Italy for the world championships.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Tim Miland Guest
- Sarah Smarsh Guest
- Mike Mondrell Guest
- Katie Simonsen Guest
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
- Courtney Everett Producer
- Avery Lea Rogers Producer
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
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