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Many businesses are adopting sustainable principles and practices, which is changing the way business and economics are taught in higher education. We talk about how the UW-Madison School of Business is integrating concepts of environmental sustainability into its curriculum, and we learn how this fits within the new framework of capitalism.

Scientists are telling us that we need to change our ways now if we want the planet to be habitable for the next generation. We talk with an environmental law expert and author about sustainable business solutions that take our dependency off of fossil fuels, create businesses designed to serve the common good and put us on a trajectory of change.

Your shrubs and trees — especially those that are newly planted — need different care in the colder months. We talk about what to do before the ground freezes, how to protect them from fluctuating temperatures, and when it’s safe to prune.

Fermentation is a wonderful way to preserve your harvest and benefit your health. We talk with a dietician about basic vegetable fermentation and the skills and tools needed for making sauerkraut, kimchi, pickles and other foods.

After a hiatus caused by the pandemic, PBS Wisconsin is welcoming back “Around the Farm Table.” We talk to the host and director of the show about what we can expect to see.

Women landowners and conservation professionals have formed an organization to help other women learn and share with each other. We talk about the organization and their mentoring workshops and field days.

Bugs may give us the creepy-crawlies, but their contributions to the world we live in are essential. We talk about what insects do for us and how we can go about rebugging the planet.

This is the worst time of year for dogs who suffer from allergies. We talk with a veterinarian about what you can do to help your pup get through the season, look at pet insurance, and the effect of the pandemic on animal clinics.

We hear from a meteorologist based in La Crosse about weather events in western Wisconsin. We also talk with our weather guys about the fall forecast, we learn if weather can trigger migraines, and whether volcanic eruptions impact weather patterns.