A poultry specialist joins the program to discuss Wisconsin’s declining number of turkey farms. Then, we look at the challenges facing Wisconsin’s workforce — from wage and skill gaps to racial disparities.
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The State Of Wisconsin's Turkey Industry
The number of turkey farms in Wisconsin has decreased in recent years. An industry expert joins us to discuss why that is.
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Challenges Facing Wisconsin’s Workforce
The unemployment rate remains low compared to recent years, but the state still faces challenges in wage gaps, skills gaps and racial disparities. The secretary-designee of the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development joins us to discuss the latest news related to the state’s workforce.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- L. Malik Anderson Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
- Ron Kean Guest
- Caleb Frostman Guest
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