We hear from a soil scientist about efforts to slow erosion on farm land. Then, we talk with the city manager of Oshkosh about employment issues there.
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Digging for solutions: Soil scientist on erosion issues
More than 57 billion tons of soil have eroded in the Midwest, according to University of Massachusetts-Amherst researchers. A soil scientist tells us why erosion poses a threat to crop production and what should be done to keep dirt in its place.
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City of Oshkosh faces employee shortage
In Oshkosh, some services are facing delays because city agencies can’t find enough employees. We talk with the city manager about the issue to get an inside look at what this means for residents.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Clara Neupert Producer
- Courtney Everett Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
- Jeremy Zeigler Guest
- Mark Rohloff Guest
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