Madison Author’s Pandemic Reading List, Making More Food Without Disturbing More Wildlife

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We talk with a Madison-based author about what books she’s in the middle of, and how she’s managing life during this pandemic. And we discuss improving food production methods, especially in ways that don’t harm birds and other wildlife.

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    An environmentalist reflects on the loss of birds and other wildlife that used to be common on the rural landscape of his youth. He then investigates agricultural methods that can both increase food production for humans and make room for those creatures.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Natalie Guyette Producer
  • Judith Siers-Poisson Producer
  • Chloe Benjamin Guest
  • John Marzluff Guest

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