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Farmer Podcast Club: The Natural Experiment

Posted by Lilli Klamke on May 19, 2020

Enjoy listening to your weekly Farmer Podcast Club episode. The Natural Experiment-  99% Invisible Released May 05, 2020 Summer is normally cruise ship season in Southeast Alaska. Starting in late April ships filled with tourists sail up the inside passage, stopping at little coastal port towns. One of the popular destinations along this route is Glacier Bay. It’s this spectacular bay filled with icebergs, sea otters, and lots and lots of humpback whales. The National Park Service regulates how many cruise ships can come in and out of the bay, but still, the humpbacks that are there in the summer … Continue reading Farmer Podcast Club: The Natural Experiment →

Northern BC New and Young Farmer Research

Posted by Mike Dewar on November 28, 2013 2 Comments

Seeking farmers 55 years of age and younger who have farmed along northern BC’s Highway 16 corridor for 10 years or less to participate in research on farmers’ motivations. UNBC graduate student, Mike Dewar is conducting research on the motivations and success of new and young farmers and ranchers in Northern BC’s Highway 16 Corridor.  He is currently seeking potential research participants. The investigation will examine new and young farmers’ motivations focusing on farmers’ goals, resources, and practices that facilitate success. It is anticipated that results will benefit active and potential new and young regional farmers as well as regional … Continue reading Northern BC New and Young Farmer Research →