We talk to the author of “Ballistic: the New Science of Injury-Free Performance.” Then, an effort to count species is planned for the Aldo Leopold Foundation property in Baraboo. Then, a series of field days starts, allowing organic farmers to share notes.
Featured in this Episode
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Book profiles sports scientist helping athletes move better and avoid injury
By studying movement and training athletes to jump and land better, a sports scientist is preventing common and career-ending injuries. Joining us to talk about that research is Henry Abbott, author of “Ballistic: the New Science of Injury-Free Performance.”
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Baraboo nature center to host BioBlitz species count
This weekend, scientists and community members will spend 24 hours identifying plant and animal species within the 4,000-acre Aldo Leopold Foundation property in Baraboo. Joining us to talk about the BioBlitz is Buddy Huffaker from the foundation and Julia Colby from the Milwaukee Public Museum.
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UW Organic Agriculture Field Days highlight crops in Wisconsin, Illinois
To demonstrate the resilience of organic crops, research stations, working farms and distilleries host five events in Wisconsin and Illinois. Joining us is Erin Silva, program leader for the Organic Grain Resource and Information Network (OGRAIN), which is hosting the events.
Episode Credits
- Larry Meiller Host
- Henry Abbott Guest
- Buddy Huffaker Guest
- Julia Colby Guest
- Erin Silva Guest
- Jill Nadeau Executive Producer
- Joel Patenaude Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
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