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Reporting Public Policy

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Milk at the Store

Madisyn Woodring October 28, 2020October 28, 2020 0 Comments Dairy, farming, Health

Ohio Dairy Farms Decreasing as Farmers Face Challenges

There were less than half as many dairy farms operating in the United States in 2019 compared to 2002 according

Madisyn Woodring September 27, 2020September 27, 2020 0 Comments Enviornment, farming, food waste, Foodbank, USDA

What Is Food Waste And How Does It Impact Our Communities

Around 30 to 40 percent of the United States’ food supply is wasted according to USDA estimations. Food waste is

John Conley March 9, 2020March 9, 2020 0 Comments Agriculture, farming, RPP Spring 2020

Harvesting for a Better Future

Melinda Stephan October 28, 2015September 14, 2016 0 Comments Abbe Turner, Agriculture, farming, female farmers, Ferrum Morraine Farm, grant, Gwenn Volkert, Kent, Lucky Penny Creamery, subsidy, wage discrepancy, wage gap, women farmers

Female farmers: The field is changing

By Julie Selby & Melinda Stephan Women have faced discrimination throughout history, but two local female farmers have quite a