A new report from the UW-Extension shows that agriculture generates over $80 billion and over 400,000 jobs. A state economist discusses the growing agribusiness sector in Wisconsin. We also look at the growing trend of in-school mental health services and talk to a science writer about the relationship between technology and mental acuity.
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More Wisconsin School Districts Include In-House Mental Health Services
A growing trend in Wisconsin school districts is to have in-house mental health services. An officer of one of the state’s first in-school mental health program discusses how the program works and how it’s changed things for students.
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Does Technology Make You Dumb?
With an app for almost everything we do, is it possible that technological advances actually make us less able to think for ourselves? A science writer shares what she’s learned about the link between technology and (declining) mental acuity.
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Economic Impact Of Wisconsin Agriculture
Agriculture, especially dairy, is known as a key industry in Wisconsin–but how big an impact does it have on the state and local communities? The author of a new report breaks down just how much farming mens to the state–and how it’s changed over the years.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Amanda Magnus Producer
- Marika Suval Producer
- Mary Wisnet Guest
- Deborah Blum Guest
- Steve Deller Guest
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