<p>This episode briefly explores some history of extractive industries in the region before expanding on the ways the oil and gas industry is affecting farmers. With WVU extension agent Karen Cox’s overarching explanations as a backdrop, we hear from Eric Freeland and Mick Luber, two farmers who grew up in this area and have watched the impact of extractive industries unfold over their lifetimes. </p>

This episode briefly explores some history of extractive industries in the region before expanding on the ways the oil and gas industry is affecting farmers. With WVU extension agent Karen Cox’s overarching explanations as a backdrop, we hear from Eric Freeland and Mick Luber, two farmers who grew up in this area and have watched the impact of extractive industries unfold over their lifetimes.

<p>This episode briefly explores some history of extractive industries in the region before expanding on the ways the oil and gas industry is affecting farmers. With WVU extension agent Karen Cox’s overarching explanations as a backdrop, we hear from Eric Freeland and Mick Luber, two farmers who grew up in this area and have watched the impact of extractive industries unfold over their lifetimes.&nbsp;</p>

Ep. 2: Extractive Industry

A six-episode podcast exploring social sustainability among small to midsize local farmers in the Upper Ohio Valley. Completed as a thesis project for Chatham University's Master of Food Studies program.

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Ep. 2: Extractive Industry

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